THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE BUILD CAREERS THAT IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, AND STRENGTHEN THE LODGING INDUSTRY. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY GIVING THEM NECESSARY TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION SO THEY ARE ABLE TO LAUNCH LONG-TERM CAREERS IN OUR GREAT INDUSTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.9M
-4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+160.5% YoY
Grant Count
26
+420.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
-49.9% YoY
About The Ahla Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Ahla Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $2.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,902,347 | $33,352,803 | $32,049,019 |
| Revenue | $5,469,164 | $5,934,187 | $5,438,384 |
| Expenses | $7,856,803 | $6,978,338 | $6,123,809 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,309,909 | $1,218,643 | $2,120,587 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from The Ahla Foundation
Academic Scholarships (General/College-based)
THE AHLA FOUNDATION
Amount
$1,000,000+
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Apprenticeship Program
THE AHLA FOUNDATION
Amount
Unknown
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ecolab Hospitality Scholarship Program
THE AHLA FOUNDATION
Amount
$500,000+
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The University of Marylandsafe Center ($302,600), Rebecca Bender Initiative ($150,000), Restore Nyc ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3STRANDS GLOBAL FOUNDATION EL DORADO HILLS, CA | SURVIVOR FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENT | $100,000 |
| BUSINESSES ENDING SLAVERY AND TRAFFICKING SEATTLE, WA | SURVIVOR FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENT | $60,000 |
| CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK AUSTIN, TX | OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| EMPOWERED NETWORK NEW LONDON, CT | SURVIVOR FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENT | $100,000 |
| ENTRENOUS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES INC WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA | CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATION GRANT | $25,000 |
| FAIR GIRLS WASHINGTON, DC | SURVIVOR FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENT | $10,000 |
| FIU FOUNDATION MIAMI, FL | RESEARCH AND GRANTS | $16,000 |
| HOOLA NA PUA HONOLULU, HI | SURVIVOR FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENT | $10,000 |
| HOSPITALITY SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATION INTL MCLEAN, VA | HSMAI FOUNDATION CORPORATE TALENT PARTNER | $15,000 |
| JUSTICE RESOURCE INSTITUTE INC BOSTON, MA | SURVIVOR FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIENNE SMITH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BARDENETT | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANU SAXENA | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JON STANNER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GREG COCCHIARELLA | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN KNIGHT | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JAMIE BAXTER | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| SCOTT TREBILCO | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| DANIEL DEL OLMO | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| RAJ CHANDNANI | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| ANN CHRISTENSON | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| LESLIE HALE | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JYOTI SAROLIA | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| SURAJ BHAKTA | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| ELAINE RICHARD | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| BRIAN QUINN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| TRICIA TAYLOR | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| MALAIKA MYERS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JOHN LANCASTER | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| RYAN RIVETT | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JEAN-LUC BARONE | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| ANDREA FOSTER | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| KEVIN JACOBS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| DANIEL PEEK | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| JESS JANIS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| LETICIA PROCTOR | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | — |
| LISA CHECCHIO | BOARD OF TRUSTEES THRU(04/24) | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM ROGERS | PRES. & CEO (UNTIL 3/24) | 2 | — |
| KEVIN CAREY | INTERIM PRES. & CEO (3/24-11/24) | 2 | — |
| ANNA BLUE | PRESIDENT, AHLA FOUNDATION | 35 | — |
| ROSANNA MAIETTA | PRES. & CEO (FROM 11/24) | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ahla Foundation?
The Ahla Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $31.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Ahla Foundation?
As of 2024, The Ahla Foundation holds $31.9M in total assets with $5.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 26 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does The Ahla Foundation operate?
The Ahla Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does The Ahla Foundation award?
In 2024, The Ahla Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Ahla Foundation's EIN?
The Ahla Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6095316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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