How to apply
Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.
- Contact
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Loralee Songer
1909 S Main Street
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-8100
- Form and materials
- All grant applicants are requested to submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) prior to March 1 in any calendar year. If the LOI is approved a full grant proposal must be submitted by July 31 of that same calendar year. Applicants will be notified in October and successful applicants will receive funds in December.
- Deadlines
- See above.
- Restrictions
- The mission of Avis Foundation, Inc. is to make impactful gifts to organizations devoted to improving quality of life in communities through their commitment to the arts, education, entrepreneurship and autism.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$3,002,529
- Grants listed
- 22
- Assets, end of year
- $52,593,549
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Tax year 2024
$2,700,667
- Grants listed
- 10
- Assets, end of year
- $51,820,169
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Tax year 2023
$2,700,317
- Grants listed
- 16
- Assets, end of year
- $49,195,531
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Tax year 2022
$1,800,000
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $50,699,973
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Tax year 2021
$997,000
- Grants listed
- 8
- Assets, end of year
- $18,560,175
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Tax year 2020
$823,560
- Grants listed
- 7
- Assets, end of year
- $18,064,466
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Tax year 2019
$825,000
- Grants listed
- 5
- Assets, end of year
- $19,332,680
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Tax year 2018
$15,000
- Grants listed
- 2
- Assets, end of year
- $15,817,099
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Taylor UniversityUpland, IN
Mitchell Theatre Infrastructure Enhancements
$425,000 -
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN
Camp Achieve (Summer Social Skills Autism Day Camp)
$250,000 -
NearSpace EducationUpland, IN
Pipelines of Impact
$250,000 -
Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR
Graduate Program in Counseling
$250,000 -
Huntington UniversityHuntington, IN
Veterinary Medicine, Leadership Coaching, Occupational Therapy Assistant Training
$250,000 -
Eiteljorg MuseumIndianapolis, IN
Quest for the West Event and Four Art Exhibitions
$200,000 -
Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Engineering Nexus
$174,000 -
Conner PrairieFishers, IN
Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the Museum Experience Center
$166,666 -
Muncie Civic TheatreMuncie, IN
Boyce Block Remodel
$150,000 -
Indianapolis Public Library FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Children's Literacy Program and Autism Certification
$100,000 -
Indiana Repertory TheatreIndianapolis, IN
Come From Away Musical Production
$100,000 -
JobSource IncAnderson, IN
Heartland Scholar House
$100,000 -
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, IN
Jacobs Virtual Academy
$88,530 -
Loyola University Chicago School of EducationChicago, IL
Online Undergraduate Program in Applied Behavior Studies
$83,333 -
Harrison Center for the ArtsIndianapolis, IN
Polklore Museum Launch
$75,000 -
Minnetrista Museum and GardensMuncie, IN
Development and Installation of Wonderscape
$75,000 -
DePauw UniversityGreencastle, IN
Comprehensive Support for Autistic Students
$50,000 -
Friends of Upland Public LibraryUpland, IN
New Chapter for Upland Public Library
$50,000 -
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN
Online Master of Education in Special Education
$50,000 -
Youth Global PerspectivesIndianapolis, IN
College and Career Readiness
$45,000 -
LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TX
Bridges Program
$40,000 -
Carey ServicesMarion, IN
Autism Training Initiative
$30,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education10 grants $1,753,53076% of the total
- Arts and culture2 grants $250,00011% of the total
- Community development2 grants $150,0007% of the total
- Religion1 grant $75,0003% of the total
- Youth development1 grant $45,0002% of the total
- Human services1 grant $30,0001% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Angela DarlingtonPresident Hours 1Pay $3,000
- Marylou HabeckerVice President Hours 1Pay $3,000
- Norma KorporalSecretary Hours 1Pay $1,500
- Dr Susan WilczynskiDirector Hours 1Pay $3,000
- Loralee SongerExecutive Director Hours 30Pay $77,770
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