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Ajana Foundation Trust is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Gma Foundations. It holds total assets of $33.5M. Annual income is reported at $16.3M. Total assets have grown from $3.8M in 2011 to $33.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Ajana Foundation Trust has made 98 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $889K in 2021 to $2.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $180K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 83 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 74 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ajana Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, NY.
Ajana Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $3M across 98 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $180K.
Ajana Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ajana Foundation Trust is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alix M Laager | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daphne Hoch Cunningham | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roland E Hoch | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven G Hoch | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$33.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$33.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
83
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Farming InstituteCAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Mattapan, MA | $180K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of TuftsFOR NEW ENTRY SUSTAINABLE FARMING PROJECT AND CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR THE GREENHOUSE | Boston, MA | $130K | 2022 |
| Lovin' Spoonfuls IncIN SUPPORT OF FOOD RESCUE AND HUNGER RELIEF OF MASSACHUSETTS | Newton, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Bhutan FoundationTRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN NOMAD HEALTH CAMPS, TARAYANA FOUNDATION'S REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE WORK AND BUMTHANG HOSPITAL'S BEAR TEAM | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Third Sector New England Fbo Massachusetts Food System CollaborativeIN SUPPORT FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS FOOD SYSTEM COLLABORATIVE | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Urban Food Initiative Dba Daily TableIN SUPPORT OF HEALTHY AFFORDABLE GROCERY STORES | Dorchester, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Commonwealth KitchenIN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING | Dorchester, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Harvard Law School Food Law & Policy ClinicGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| Boston Area GleanersIN SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC PLANNING | Acton, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Haley HouseIN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING THE TAKE BACK THE KITCHEN PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Food ProjectIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM SCALING | Lincoln, MA | $35K | 2022 |
| Trees That Feed FoundationIN SUPPORT OF PROGRAM EXPANSION | Winnetka, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Urban Food InitiativeCapital Campaign | Dorchester, MA | $100K | 2021 |
| Refed IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Long Is City, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| Lovin Spoonfuls IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Newton, MA | $100K | 2021 |
| Third Sector New England IncMA Food System Collaborative Fund, New Hires FUND and General Support | Boston, MA | $85K | 2021 |
| The Urban Farming Institute Of Boston IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Mattapan, MA | $80K | 2021 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard College - CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $75K | 2021 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $52K | 2021 |
| Commonwealth Kitchen IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Dorchester, MA | $52K | 2021 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundThe Swiss Dragon Fund, Highmount Donor Advised Fund, Elephant Rock Donor Advised Fund, mandala FUND | Cincinnati, OH | $39K | 2021 |
| Caritas Of AustinGeneral & Unrestricted | Austin, TX | $5K | 2021 |
| Foundation For The Homeless IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Austin, TX | $5K | 2021 |
| Stem Alliance Of Larchmont-Mamaroneck IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Larchmont, NY | $4K | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $4K | 2021 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Lander, WY | $3K | 2021 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionGeneral & Unrestricted | Woods Hole, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Curts CafeGeneral & Unrestricted | Evanston, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| 826 ValenciaGeneral & Unrestricted | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Send ItGeneral & Unrestricted | Truckee, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Shane Mcconkey FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Olympic Vly, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| More Than Words IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Waltham, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| One Family IncGeneral & Unrestricted | South Boston, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGeneral & Unrestricted | Montgomery, AL | $2K | 2021 |
| Mcgaw YmcaGeneral & Unrestricted | Evanston, IL | $2K | 2021 |