The Ayla Foundation
Our mission is to raise awareness and fund cutting-edge clinical research for pediatric brain cancer; focusing on cancer's biggest bully, dipg.
The Ayla Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ayla Foundation gave $126K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $126K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,185
- +8212.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $126,185
- Median grant
- $126,185
- Total assets
- $255,334
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ayla Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Cure Starts Now ($126K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $126K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cure Starts Now Cincinnati, OH | Dipg/DMG and/or Medulloblastoma Clinical Research Grants | $126,185 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,334 | $227,852 | $180,448 | $126,185 | 1 | $6,806 |
| 2024 | $207,930 | $213,229 | $17,876 | $1,518 | Total only | $2,103 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Ayla Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Ayla Foundation is a public charity, based in Westerville, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $255K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $126K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ayla Foundation is led by Erin Slivka, Chairwoman on every filing since 2024; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Slivka
Chairwoman
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$8K (2025)
Jennifer Sopkovich
Medical Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Bonitatibus CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Litterst
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hansen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Bratz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Slivka
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krista Corabi Esq.
Legal Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Jennings
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jennifer Oxenford (2024) — Medical Director
- Former: Krista Spence Esq. (2024) — Legal Counsel
- Former: Marissa Wewel (2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Erin Slivka (Chairwoman).
Frequently asked questions about The Ayla Foundation
How much does The Ayla Foundation give each year?
The Ayla Foundation gave $126K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is The Ayla Foundation?
The Ayla Foundation reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
Where does The Ayla Foundation operate?
The Ayla Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Ayla Foundation's EIN?
The Ayla Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2233570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
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