Aj Koval Family Foundation
The AJ Koval Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable organizations, primarily focusing on education, community service, and human services. Its mission is reflected in its funding of general operations for a range of nonprofits, including educational institutions, community service clubs, and cultural organizations. The foundation primarily serves recipients in Nevada, with a significant emphasis on Las Vegas, while also extending support to some organizations in California and New York. Through its grants, the foundation aims to enhance community well-being and promote educational opportunities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Nevada-based small or mid-sized nonprofit offering education, community services, or local cultural/historical programs seeking general operating support and able to submit a written letter request with a business plan.
Good Fit
- • Clear Nevada presence or programs serving Nevada communities.
- • Request framed as general operating support or community service delivery.
- • Funding request sized in the foundation's historical range (small-to-mid grants, many around $3K–$10K and up to $30K).
- • Proposal accompanied by a concise business plan showing specific need and use of funds.
- • Existing local credibility or an introduction from a mutual local contact/trustee is available.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Nevada: in the latest year about 93% of dollars stayed in-state, with only a small share to one other state; the observed footprint is essentially local/regional.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 10 distinct recipients in 2024 (14 in 2022) across education, community service, and cultural groups, showing a moderate spread of independent grantees even though a few larger grants account for a substantial share of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (about half of 2024 grantees were new), and the foundation publishes a written letter-of-request process; however, the funder operates relationship-driven, locally focused giving, so unsolicited applicants may face selective decision-making.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
