How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Aven Foundation
PO Box 465
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 586-8011
- Form and materials
- No particular form
- Deadlines
- No deadlines
- Restrictions
- The aven foundation pre-selects charitable organizations to receive grants, but also accepts petitions from other charitable organizations to receive grants.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$9,024,361
- Grants listed
- 48
- Assets, end of year
- $74,528,387
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Tax year 2023
$4,231,445
- Grants listed
- 56
- Assets, end of year
- $73,264,012
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Tax year 2022
$5,802,100
- Grants listed
- 66
- Assets, end of year
- $75,980,735
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Tax year 2021
$4,367,260
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $81,365,285
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Tax year 2020
$3,435,000
- Grants listed
- 20
- Assets, end of year
- $75,103,853
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Fred Hutch Cancer Research CtrSeattle, WA
Fred hutch unites innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease.
$3,249,282 -
Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, WA
Whitman college is a top-tier liberal arts school with accomplished and friendly faculty and passionate and curious students.
$3,000,000 -
Cristo Rey JesuitSeattle, WA
College and career preparatory schools exclusively serving the most marginalized population of students from secondary educational options; those in the lowest income quartile.
$500,000 -
Ryther Child CenterSeattle, WA
Where kids find healing and hope through inpatient and outpatient programs, therapy and family services.
$500,000 -
Bellevue Schools FoundationBellevue, WA
Partnering to transform education and support every bellevue school district student.
$245,079 -
Year UpBoston, MA
Provides urban young adults with opportunity to develop skills and provide paid internships.
$200,000 -
FarestartSeattle, WA
In support of training homeless and disadvantaged individuals in food service industry jobs.
$100,000 -
Partnership for LearningSeattle, WA
Partnership for learning brings together business leaders and the education community in support of policies that drive better education outcomes for all washington students.
$100,000 -
Washington Women in NeedPuyallup, WA
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.
$100,000 -
AkinSeattle, WA
Their mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and speak and advocate for children.
$50,000 -
HopelinkRedmond, WA
Mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make lasting change. Our vision is a community free of poverty.
$50,000 -
Rainier PrepSeattle, WA
Supporting student success at rainier prep.
$50,000 -
Special Olympics of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Special olympics washington is the leader in sports, health, and community building, empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities on and off the playing field.
$50,000 -
Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WA
Breaks the generational cycle of homelessness by working with single parents and their children.
$50,000 -
YMCA of Greater SeattleSeattle, WA
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.
$50,000 -
KcsarcRenton, WA
Kcsarc is a comprehensive sexual assault victim service organization in king county, washington.
$40,000 -
Solid GroundSeattle, WA
Works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty.
$40,000 -
KinderingBellevue, WA
Committed to supporting children with developmental delays and/or disabilities through a broad range of services that positively impact their developmental trajectories and help families thrive.
$35,000 -
Building ChangesSeattle, WA
Working at the intersection of housing, education, and health.
$30,000 -
Salvation Army NWSeattle, WA
Red kettle luncheon supports 24/7 wrap around services, mental health, addiction recovery services and more.
$30,000 -
Summer Search SeattleTukwila, WA
Summer search supports students from marginalized communities, primarily identifying as latinx, from their sophomore year of high school through post-secondary pathways and their careers.
$30,000 -
Acres of DiamondsDuvall, WA
Program to support homeless moms and kids as they rebuild their lives.
$25,000 -
Bellevue LifespringBellevue, WA
To foster stability and self-sufficiency for bellevue's children and their families through programs that feed, clothe, and educate.
$25,000 -
Eastside Community Dev FoundationBellevue, WA
Mission is to build a thriving eastside community by connecting people, ideas, and resources to address community challenges and opportunities.
$25,000 -
EncompassSnoqualmie, WA
Mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children.
$25,000 -
Imagine HousingBellevue, WA
Imagine housing develops affordable housing, builds welcoming communities and fosters vibrant futures.
$25,000 -
MockingbirdSeattle, WA
Mission is to transform the foster care system and end youth homelessness.
$25,000 -
Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA
In support of abused, neglected and at risk children and their families.
$25,000 -
Rainier AthletesBellevue, WA
Rainier athletes' mission is to affirm youths sense of purpose and belonging by intentionally connecting a community of teachers, coaches, families, and mentors.
$25,000 -
Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WA
Support for students of color to attend college.
$25,000 -
The Sophia WayBellevue, WA
The sophia way is a place of hope and change for women. We support them on their journey from homelessness to safe and stable living.
$25,000 -
Uplift NW (DBA Millionair Club Inc)Seattle, WA
Helps those experiencing homelessness, unemployment and underemployment get placed in temporary and permanent jobs, as well as provide the vital support services they need to be successful at work, including meals, showers, laundry, vision care and transitional housing.
$25,000 -
Way Back InnRenton, WA
Provides transitional housing to homeless families with children, while helping them rebuild their lives, dignity, and self-confidence.
$25,000 -
Community for YouthSeattle, WA
Inspires and supports students to be their best selves through mentoring, learning experiences, and a powerfulcommunity.
$20,000 -
Compass Housing AllianceSeattle, WA
Development & operation of permanent affordable housing with supportive services.
$20,000 -
College Success FNDBellevue, WA
Coaches and supports students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate fromcollege
$20,000 -
New BeginningsSeattle, WA
In support of ending domestic violence.
$20,000 -
Operation WarmGlen Mills, PA
Provides warmth, confidence, and hope to children in need through the gift of brand new winter coats.
$20,000 -
Westside BabySeattle, WA
Westside baby, in partnership with our community, provides essential items to local children in need by collecting and distributing diapers, clothing, toys and equipment.
$20,000 -
Dress for SuccessSeattle, WA
Mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence.
$15,000 -
Northwest Education AccessSeattle, WA
Giving students the resources they need to succeed in high education and earn credential to secure a living wage job.
$15,000 -
Reading Partners SeattleSeattle, WA
Mission is to help students become better readers and empowered learners.
$15,000 -
Center for Children & Youth JusticeSeattle, WA
Mission is toimprove outcomes for washington state children and youth ages 0 to 25 who are, or are at risk of being, involved in either the foster care systemor systems of youth justice.
$10,000 -
Discovery InstituteSeattle, WA
To advance a culture of purpose, creativity and innovation in a diverse set of fields.
$10,000 -
Kids & PaperSeattle, WA
Helping resettled kids acclimate to their new lives through creative arts.
$10,000 -
NC Community FundRaleigh, NC
Mission is to inspire north carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.
$10,000 -
Ronald McDonald House Charities WaSeattle, WA
Mission is to offer the comforts of home and support services to families of seriously ill children near the medical care they need.
$10,000 -
Share Right (impact Health Sharing)Davie, FL
Impact health sharing, inc. Is a health care sharing organization.
$10,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education5 grants $535,07952% of the total
- Human services7 grants $240,00024% of the total
- Jobs and employment1 grant $100,00010% of the total
- Mental health2 grants $50,0005% of the total
- Health2 grants $40,0004% of the total
- Youth development1 grant $25,0002% of the total
- 2 other causes2 grants $30,0003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Washington45 grants $8,984,361
- Pennsylvania1 grant $20,000
- Florida1 grant $10,000
- North Carolina1 grant $10,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- John W StantonDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Theresa E GillespieDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
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