Ahla Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $38.8m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1959
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-6095316
Organization Overview
Ahla Foundation Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ahla Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Ahla Foundation Inc generated $6.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Ahla Foundation Inc has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $2,432,585. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELPS PEOPLE BUILD CAREERS THAT IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHENS THE LODGING INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHOLARSHIPS: THE AHLA FOUNDATION AWARDED JUST OVER $850K TO 376 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AT UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AHLA FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH 10 TWO-YEAR HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO AWARD 50 SCHOLARSHIPS; THE OTHER 326 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN BACHELOR AND GRADUATE HOSPITALITY DEGREE PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, 229 HOTEL EMPLOYEES RECEIVED $108,748K IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CERTIFICATION AND DISTANCE LEARNING.
DE&I: THE AHLA FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION ACROSS THE INDUSTRY AND ENSURING ACROSS ALL LEVELS, OUR INDUSTRY IS AS DIVERSE AS THE GUESTS WE SERVE. A CORE ELEMENT OF AHLAF'S 5-YEAR DE&I PLAN INCLUDES PROVIDING A BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR THE INDUSTRY A 50+ PAGE DOCUMENT WITH TIPS AND RESOURCES FOR HOTEL COMPANIES TO START OR ACCELERATE THEIR DE&I JOURNEY. THIS GUIDE WAS DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A THIRD-PARTY EXPERT AND REFLECTS NEEDS-BASED ANALYSIS INTERVIEWS, REVIEW OF HELPFUL RESOURCES, AND PREPARATION TO ROLL OUT AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH THE INDUSTRY.
APPRENTICESHIP: THE AHLA FOUNDATION HAS TWO FEDERALLY REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: THE LODGING MANAGER TRACK, WHICH WAS APPROVED IN 2017, AND THE HOTEL COOK TRACK, APPROVED IN 2020. THESE PROGRAMS ATTRACT, UPSKILL AND HELP RETAIN TALENT WITHIN THE INDUSTRY THROUGH A COMBINATION OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND RELATED INSTRUCTION. TO DATE, THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM HAS ENROLLED APPROXIMATELY 1,400 APPRENTICES FROM 69 DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS, WORKING AT 500+ HOTEL PROPERTIES IN 48 STATES, PLUS WASHINGTON, D.C. AND PUERTO RICO.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION AND RESEARCH & GRANTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julienne Smith Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Bardenett Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Juceam Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Hoplamazian Ahla Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Knight Ahla Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Chip Rogers Ahla President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Community Counselling Service Co Llc Consulting | 12/30/16 | $422,591 |
Tourism Economics Research Services | 12/30/16 | $160,500 |
Pinehurst Inc Catering Services | 12/30/16 | $304,250 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,260,117 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,548,649 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,808,766 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $704,637 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,447,409 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$128,854 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,832,027 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $412,049 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $852,674 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $808,883 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,056 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,254 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,481 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,949 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $104,695 |
| Fees for services: Other | $785,406 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,587 |
| Office expenses | $208,549 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $101,100 |
| Travel | $23,736 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $62,523 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,634 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,115,821 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $724,911 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,711,833 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $954,412 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $486,744 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $30,753,820 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $145,617 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $38,777,337 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $506,481 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,050 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $142,410 |
| Total liabilities | $670,941 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,186,868 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,919,528 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $38,777,337 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ahla Foundation Inc has awarded $231,774 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Wrentham, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $49,700 |
Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $25,000 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $25,000 |
Orlando, FL PURPOSE: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | $25,000 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $25,000 |
Orlando, FL PURPOSE: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Ahla Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $1,081,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED HOSPITALITY WORKERS WHO WERE FORMERLY DISCONNECTED TO UPSKILL TO ADVANCE TO HIGHER POSITIONS WITHIN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY UPON REOPENING AND PREPARE CURRENT OPPORTUNITY YOUTH FOR JOBS UPON INDUSTRY REOPENING. | $600,000 |
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED HOSPITALITY WORKERS WHO WERE FORMERLY DISCONNECTED TO UPSKILL TO ADVANCE TO HIGHER POSITIONS WITHIN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY UPON REOPENING AND PREPARE CURRENT OPPORTUNITY YOUTH FOR JOBS UPON INDUSTRY REOPENING. | $400,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $51,000 |
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: Restaurant Ready Program | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $10,833,910 |
| Earnings | $1,231,838 |
| Grants | $333,937 |
| Ending Balance | $11,731,811 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Somerset Community Services Inc Marion Station, MD | $23,511,474 | $20,221,070 |
American Association Of University Women Inc Washington, DC | $138,843,361 | $18,528,803 |
James Madison University Foundation Inc Harrisonburg, VA | $191,139,680 | $18,508,438 |
Indian Paintbrush Foundation Washington, DC | $2,617,521,485 | $1,521,981,843 |
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | $149,128,193 | $34,285,716 |
Children Of Fallen Patriots Foundation Reston, VA | $18,264,760 | $13,060,746 |
District Of Columbia College Access Program Washington, DC | $105,959,870 | $18,161,486 |
Asian And Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Washington, DC | $37,686,826 | $13,616,717 |
National Association Of Student Financial Aid Administrators Washington, DC | $22,189,727 | $10,008,615 |
Cobell Board Of Trustees Washington, DC | $177,171,131 | $17,842,265 |
National Consortium For Graduate Dgrs Minorities In Engineering Alexandria, VA | $15,486,907 | $10,356,249 |
Maryland Philanthropy Network Inc Baltimore, MD | $5,808,264 | $5,920,100 |