EIN 33-0969020

The AJA Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
Description
The AJA Project aims to transform the lives of youth and communities by providing photography-based programming. Over 4,500 individuals have benefited from their long-term, community-based programs and over 1 million viewers have seen their visual narratives through large-scale exhibitions. The organization provides participatory photography programs to ignite change and build healthy communities, breaking cycles of marginalization. In more than 16 public exhibitions this year alone, AJA has shared the visual narratives created by over 3,500 individuals. Based in San Diego, CA.
Total revenues
$507,432
2023
Total expenses
$320,900
2023
Total assets
$213,540
2023
Num. employees
23
2023

Program areas at The AJA Project

Programs:the Aja Project exists to ignite change, break cycles of marginalization, and to build healthy communities. To achieve this, Aja provides participatory art and media arts programming to underserved, marginalized, and displaced youth, while amplifying their voices to advocate for social justice.public art: The Aja Project has shared its visual narratives with over 3 million viewers through large-scale public exhibits. Aja's public art portfolio has grown significantly over The past year as we bare witness to The power of public art to ignite important social conversations, promote cross-cultural understanding and foster a sense of collective belonging in diverse communities. In The past 12 months alone, this has included participatory installations - short-term, long-term, and permanent - at The san diego international airport, The san diego museum of man, market creek plaza in southeast san diego, The east african cultural center in city heights, and many others. Fee-for-service:aja also continued to significantly increase our fee-for-service program revenue stream created last fiscal year - a model that helps to supplement our grant and contribution revenue. By partnering with The following organizations, which directly fund Aja's programs and/or public art projects, Aja has diversified revenue streams, thus increasing The sustainability of funding:cajon valley unified school districtmedia arts center of san diegosan diego county office of educationmulticultural health foundationpartnership for The advancement of new americanskpbssan diego diplomacy councilthe jacobs center for neighborhood innovationprice charities The san diego museum of manthe san diego art institutejuvenile courtcommunity schools

Who funds The AJA Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The California EndowmentGeneral Operating Support: To Support An Organization That Provides A Platform for Historically Underrepresented Youth and Communities Through Creative Self-Expression To Contribute To A Healthy, Safe and Vibrant International Community in the San Diego Region.$100,000
California HumanitiesCore Programs$15,000
California Institute of Contemporary Art2016 Grant$10,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at The AJA Project

NameTitleCompensation
Rizzhel JavierManaging Director$69,992
Sandra AinslieBoard$23,221
Yerin KwakOffice Manager, Program
Kris Lin-BronnerBoard$0
Aya IbarraChair$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The AJA Project

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$454,910
Program services$52,192
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$330
Total revenues$507,432

Form 990s for The AJA Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-15990View PDF
2022-082023-05-09990View PDF
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-07-15990View PDF
2019-082020-08-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The California Endowment
April 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The California Endowment
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 11, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4504 51st St
San Diego, CA 92115
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
theajaproject.org/ 
Phone
(619) 259-0136
IRS details
EIN
33-0969020
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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