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Ajax Foundation is a private association based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is Alan Bressler. It holds total assets of $22.5M. Annual income is reported at $14.8M. Total assets have grown from $4.3M in 2011 to $22.5M in 2024. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Montana. According to available records, Ajax Foundation has made 70 grants totaling $451K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $165K in 2020 to $85K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $201K distributed across 13 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, California, Wyoming, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 13 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.
Ajax Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 70 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, CA, WY.
Ajax Foundation has distributed a total of $451K across 70 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K.
Ajax Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ajax Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$22.5M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$22.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
70
Total Giving
$451K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TumbleweedsContribution | Billings, MT | — | 2022 |
| Caltech AssociatesScientific Research Support | Pasadena, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ecuadorian Rivers InstituteCommunity Support | Ridgeway, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Young FamiliesCommunity Support | Billings, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Red Lodge Area Community FoundationCommunity Support | Red Lodge, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Billings Preserv Soc Endow TrustCommunity Support | Billings, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of BillingsContribution to Club | Billings, MT | — | 2022 |
| Billings Parks Rec Pres FoundationContribution to Foundation | Billings, MT | — | 2022 |
| Seattle Salvation ArmyContribution to Charity | Prescott, AZ | — | 2022 |
| Red Lodge Fire And Rescue FoundatioContribution to Foundation | Red Lodge, MT | — | 2022 |
| Yellowstone River Parks AssociationContributions to Association | Billings, MT | — | 2022 |
| Zoo MontanaContribution to Zoo | Billings, MT | — | 2022 |
| CldiContribution to Charity | Billings, MT | — | 2022 |
| Grand Teton Music FestivalContribution to Orginization | Jackson, WY | — | 2022 |
| Billings SymphonyContribution to Symphony | Billings, MT | — | 2022 |
| Fairfield AedContribution to Charity | Fairfield, CT | — | 2022 |
| Montana Rescue MissionContribution to Mission | Billings, MT | — | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Red LodgeContribution to Club | Red Lodge, MT | — | 2022 |
| Baretooth CupboardsContribution to Food Bank | Red Lodge, MT | — | 2022 |
| Vogel AlcoveContribution to Charity | Dallas, TX | — | 2022 |
| Dog Is My Co-Pilotcontribution to dog rescue community service | Jackson, WY | $50K | 2021 |