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Aven Foundation is a private corporation based in MEDINA, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Aven Foundation. It holds total assets of $74.5M. Annual income is reported at $24.5M. Total assets have grown from $45.4M in 2011 to $74.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Aven Foundation has made 221 grants totaling $20.2M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $4.2M and $11.6M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $11.6M distributed across 132 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.8M, with an average award of $91K. The foundation has supported 113 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New York, Minnesota, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$132K
Largest Grant
$1.8M
Based on 33 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.
Aven Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 221 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, MN.
Aven Foundation has distributed a total of $20.2M across 221 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $91K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.8M.
The application deadline is NO DEADLINES. The aven foundation pre-selects charitable organizations to receive grants, but also accepts petitions from other charitable organizations to receive grants.
Aven Foundation is headquartered in MEDINA, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W Stanton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Theresa E Gillespie | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$74.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$74.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
221
Total Giving
$20.2M
Average Grant
$91K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
113
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TreehouseTREEHOUSE IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT IN WASHINGTON STATE FOCUSED ON THE SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL, MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS OF YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| The GarageMISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN PLACE FOR TEENS WHERE THEY CAN GATHER WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND ACCESS PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES AS NEEDED. | Issaquah, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| EncompassTHEIR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO BUILD HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS FOR CHILDREN. | Snoqualmie, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| New BeginningsIN SUPPORT OF ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Whitman CollegeWHITMAN COLLEGE IS A TOP-TIER LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL WITH ACCOMPLISHED AND FRIENDLY FACULTY AND PASSIONATE AND CURIOUS STUDENTS. | Walla Walla, WA | $1.4M | 2023 |
| Year UpPROVIDES URBAN YOUNG ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND PROVIDE PAID INTERNSHIPS. | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Overlake Hospital FoundationOVERLAKE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 1978, AUXILIARIES WORKED IN TANDEM WITH STAFF FUNDRAISERS TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING THE HOSPITAL. | Bellevue, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| United Way King CoIN SUPPORT OF BUILDING A COMMUNITY TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED AND SOLVE OUR COMMUNITYS TOUGHEST CHALLENGES. | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Bellevue Schools FoundationPARTNERING TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION AND SUPPORT EVERY BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT. | Bellevue, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Together Center22 NONPROFIT PROVIDERS LOCATED AT TOGETHER CENTER'S SITE IN DOWNTOWN REDMOND SERVE OVER 30,000 NEIGHBORS IN NEED EACH YEAR, WITH CLIENTS COMING FROM ALL OVER THE GREATER EASTSIDE AND BEYOND. | Redmond, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityHABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AS VOLUNTEERS, HOMEOWNERS, DONORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SHELTER. | Tukwila, WA | $150K | 2023 |
| Washington Women In NeedWWIN PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTS TO HELP WASHINGTON WOMEN FACING BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND CAREERS SO THEY, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITIES CAN THRIVE. | Puyallup, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The ChildrenPROVIDES GENERATIONAL BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS. | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| FarestartIN SUPPORT OF TRAINING HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY JOBS. | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership ProgramMISSION IS TO CREATE, THROUGH MERIT- AND NEEDS-BASED UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS, A COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS WHO WILL PROMOTE A MORE JUST SOCIETY IN HAITI. | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| AmaraIN SUPPORT OF FOSTER CHILDREN. | Seattle, WA | $65K | 2023 |
| Vision HouseHELPING FAMILIES IN CRISIS BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. | Renton, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Roots Young Adult ShelterYOUNG ADULT OVERNIGHT SHELTER IN SEATTLE, WA. | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| HopelinkHOPELINKS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP PEOPLE MAKE A LASTING CHANGE. | Redmond, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Cares Of WashingtonSUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND LOW INCOMES TO REALIZE THEIR PURPOSE, POTENTIAL AND STRENGTH. | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Seattle AngelsDARE TO DREAM PROGRAM IMPACTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. | Seattle, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Bellevue Boys & Girls ClubTHE MISSION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OFBELLEVUE IS TO INSPIRE & ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. | Bellevue, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Family Law CasaADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN IN SOME OF THE TOUGHEST CUSTODY CASES IN KING COUNTY. | Tukwila, WA | $39K | 2023 |
| Kidvantage (Sewald'S Strikeouts For Kids)HELPS CHILDREN HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO GROW, PLAY, LEARN AND THRIVE. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL CARE, SAFETY, AND HEALTH GOODS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE STRESSES OF ECONOMIC INSECURITY, SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, OR FAMILY DISRUPTION. | Issaquah, WA | $38K | 2023 |
| Mary'S PlaceMARY'S PLACE ENSURES THAT NO CHILD SLEEPS OUTSIDE BY CENTERING EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES. | Seattle, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| Harvest Against HungerHARVEST AGAINST HUNGER CONNECTS FARMERS, TRUCKERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITIES TO REDUCE HUNGER AND FOOD WASTE. | Seattle, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| KcsarcMISSION IS TO GIVE VOICE TO VICTIMS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES; CREATE CHANGE IN BELIEFS, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIORS ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE; AND INSTILL COURAGE FOR PEOPLE TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT. | Renton, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| Boomstick23 FoundationCOMMITTED TO GENERATING SOCIAL IMPACT BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN SITUATIONS OF SOCIAL VULNERABILITY; DEVELOPING SKILLS AND ABILITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SPORTS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. | Plantation, FL | $34K | 2023 |
| Attain HousingPROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE URBAN HOUSING INCLUDING COMPANION PROGRAMS FOR RENTAL ASST AND EVICTION PREVENTION. | Kirkland, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Youth CareYOUTHCARE WORKS TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS AND TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE VALUED FOR WHO THEY ARE AND EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL. | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| SeashareDONATES HIGH PROTEIN SEAFOOD PRODUCTS TO FOOD BANKS AND FEEDING CENTERS ACROSS THE US SINCE 1994. | Bainbridge Island, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Jubilee Women'S CenterSEATTLES FIRST TRANSITIONAL HOME FOR WOMEN. | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Neighborcare Health AdminTO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING CARE; RESPOND WITH SENSITIVITY TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CULTURALLY DIVERSE PATIENTS; AND ADVOCATE AND WORK WITH OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ryther Child CenterWHERE KIDS FIND HEALING AND HOPE THROUGH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS, THERAPY AND FAMILY SERVICES. | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Northwest CenterA NONPROFIT BUILDING A DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE WORLDFOR SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND PEOPLE, FROM CRADLE THROUGH CAREER. | Renton, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Rainier PrepSUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS AT RAINIER PREP. | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Rainier ScholarsSUPPORT FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR TO ATTEND COLLEGE. | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Trilogy RecoveryTRILOGY OFFERS LIFE CHANGING SUPPORT AND HOPE TO YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN THE WALLA WALLA VALLEY ON THEIR PATHS OF RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION OR SUBSTANCE MISUSE. | Walla Walla, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Sophia WayA PLACE OF HOPE AND CHANGE FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. | Bellevue, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Partnership For LearningPARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS LEADERS AND THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES THAT DRIVE BETTER EDUCATION OUTCOMES FOR ALL WASHINGTON STUDENTS. | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Youth Eastside Services (Yes)YOUTH EASTSIDE SERVICES (YES) PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT TO ALL YOUTH, BIRTH-22, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN EAST KING COUNTY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. | Bellevue, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Urban ArtworksENGAGE YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES IN THE CREATION OF PUBLIC ART THAT INSPIRES CONNECTIONS AND HONORS THEIR VOICES. | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Evergreen GoodwillPROVIDES QUALITY, EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND BASIC EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Compass Housing AllianceDEVELOPMENT & OPERATION OF PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army NwRED KETTLE LUNCHEON SUPPORTS 24/7 WRAP AROUND SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES AND MORE. | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Operation WarmPROVIDES WARMTH, CONFIDENCE, AND HOPE TO CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH THE GIFT OF BRAND NEW WINTER COATS. | Glen Mills, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Athletes For KidsATHLETES FOR KIDS ENHANCES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES WHO MENTOR THEM. | Sammamish, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Children & Youth JusticeCHANGING THE WAY YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMSFOR THE BETTER. | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Best Dental HelpTO PREVENT DENTAL DECAY IN CHILDREN OF WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE. | Poulsbo, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of The EastsideTO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH VOLUNTEER AND PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS. | Redmond, WA | $10K | 2023 |