Aha Foundation Inc
Aha Foundation is committed to preserving, protecting, and promoting liberal freedoms and ideals.
Aha Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aha Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $928,999
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aha Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Islamic Forum for Democracy ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $35K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Islamic Forum for Democracy Phoenix, AZ | To support the efforts of the organization's founders and their support of the clarity coalition. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $928,999 | $1,187,403 | $1,302,038 | $10,000 | 1 | $33,312 |
| 2023 | $1,017,814 | $1,091,090 | $1,465,142 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,290 |
| 2022 | $1,405,096 | $1,046,410 | $1,545,166 | — | — | $7,492 |
| 2021 | $1,890,983 | $1,557,600 | $1,280,778 | — | — | $1,962 |
| 2020 | $1,597,684 | $1,249,101 | $970,033 | — | — | $9,611 |
About Aha Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aha Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $929K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $33K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aha Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Parker, Interim Executive Director & CFO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Parker
Interim Executive Director & CFO
Chief Financial Officer → Interim Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, 2023
Interim Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer → Interim Executive Director & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $154K (2024)
George Zarubin- Outgoing
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$300K (2023) → $200K (2024)
Trey Dimsdale
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Zeegers
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$38K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Debra Coplan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Seitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Boren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zuhdi Jasser
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerstin Martin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Founder
President → Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Christopher Demuth
Chairman Emeritus
Chairman → Chairman Emeritus, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Weiss
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: George Zarubin (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Barbara Cole Lee (2020–2021) — Director Outgoing
- Former: Nicole Vanderheiden (2020–2021) — Director Outgoing
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to George Zarubin- Outgoing (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aha Foundation Inc
How much does Aha Foundation Inc give each year?
Aha Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Aha Foundation Inc?
Aha Foundation Inc reported $929K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Aha Foundation Inc?
Aha Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Bethesda, MD. It holds $929K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Aha Foundation Inc operate?
Aha Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What is Aha Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aha Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1185369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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