Aha Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Aha Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bethesda, Maryland, registered in 2007, with $1,187,403 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5237 River Rd Ste 333, Bethesda, MD, 20816 EIN 33-1185369 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 8.8% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$868K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Aha Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Aha Foundation Inc: 8 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Aha Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Aha Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5237 River Rd Ste 333, Bethesda, MD, 20816
- City
- Bethesda
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- International Human Rights
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $718K (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $61KNet assets $868K
Operating margin
-9.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$929K
Total liabilities
$61K
Net assets
$868K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,187,403▲8.8% | $1,302,038▼11.1% | $867,763▼11.7% | $928,999▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,091,090▲4.3% | $1,465,142▼5.2% | $982,398▼27.6% | $1,017,814▼27.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,046,410▼32.8% | $1,545,166▲20.6% | $1,356,450▼26.9% | $1,405,096▼25.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,557,600▲24.7% | $1,280,778▲32.0% | $1,855,205▲17.5% | $1,890,983▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,249,101▲13.8% | $970,033▼22.7% | $1,578,383▲21.5% | $1,597,684▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,097,882▼25.5% | $1,254,752▲9.3% | $1,299,315▼10.8% | $1,378,136▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,472,915▼7.7% | $1,147,819▲22.9% | $1,456,185▲28.7% | $1,507,861▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,595,708▲63.2% | $933,761▲49.1% | $1,131,089▲141% | $1,184,829▲118% | 990 |
| 2016 | $977,774▲30.1% | $626,397▼17.1% | $469,142▲298% | $543,925▲267% | 990 |
| 2015 | $751,488▲66.7% | $755,986▲55.5% | $117,765▼3.7% | $148,299▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $450,804▼37.2% | $486,305▼15.5% | $122,263▼22.5% | $176,232▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $717,906 | $575,508▼19.1% | $157,764▲927% | $188,244▲143% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $711,504▲63.3% | $15,366▼95.3% | $77,532▼77.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $435,715▲26.2% | $326,048▼5.2% | $342,678▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $345,316 | $343,968 | $353,865 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $5.6M total
69 grants to Aha Foundation Inc totaling $5.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2024 | $94,010 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $157,075 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $93,250 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2023 | $82,808 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Civic participation | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For the clarity coalition | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $13,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $193,850 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2022 | $83,480 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aha Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Aha Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-1185369, based in Bethesda, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Aha Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Aha Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-1185369.
- How much revenue does Aha Foundation Inc report?
- Aha Foundation Inc reported $1,187,403 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Aha Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Aha Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Aha Foundation Inc (EIN 33-1185369) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.