Private foundation · EIN 91-2009458 · Medina, WA · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31

Where Aven Foundation's grants went

It reported $4.23M in grants paid across 56 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 55.5% of those dollars to 44 recipient organizations.

View the 990-PF

What its filing says about applications

It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”

Form of application
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.

Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.

Grants paid 54 published lines

RecipientPaidPurpose as filedMatch
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA · no confident EIN match
$1,400,000WHITMAN COLLEGE IS A TOP-TIER LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL WITH ACCOMPLISHED AND FRIENDLY FACULTY AND PASSIONATE AND CURIOUS STUDENTS.Unmatched Help match
Overlake Hospital Foundation
Bellevue, WA · EIN 91-1050325
$250,000OVERLAKE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 1978, AUXILIARIES WORKED IN TANDEM WITH STAFF FUNDRAISERS TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING THE HOSPITAL.Same address 1.00
Year Up
Boston, MA · EIN 04-3534407
$250,000PROVIDES URBAN YOUNG ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND PROVIDE PAID INTERNSHIPS.Exact name 1.00
Bellevue Schools Foundation
Bellevue, WA · EIN 91-1080997
$200,000PARTNERING TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION AND SUPPORT EVERY BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT.Same city 1.00
Together Center
Redmond, WA · EIN 91-1508791
$200,00022 NONPROFIT PROVIDERS LOCATED AT TOGETHER CENTER'S SITE IN DOWNTOWN REDMOND SERVE OVER 30,000 NEIGHBORS IN NEED EACH YEAR, WITH CLIENTS CO…Same address 1.00
United Way of King County
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-0565555
$200,000IN SUPPORT OF BUILDING A COMMUNITY TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED AND SOLVE OUR COMMUNITYS TOUGHEST CHALLENGES.Same address 0.90
Habitat for Humanity
Tukwila, WA · no confident EIN match
$150,000HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AS VOLUNTEERS, HOMEOWNERS, DONORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SHELTER.Unmatched Help match
Farestart
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-1546757
$100,000IN SUPPORT OF TRAINING HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY JOBS.Same address 1.00
Washington Women in Need
Puyallup, WA · EIN 91-1559848
$100,000WWIN PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTS TO HELP WASHINGTON WOMEN FACING BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND CAREERS SO THEY, THE…Same address 1.00
Friends of the Children
Seattle, WA · no confident EIN match
$100,000PROVIDES GENERATIONAL BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS.Unmatched Help match
Haitian Education and Leadership Program
New York, NY · EIN 02-0602245
$75,000MISSION IS TO CREATE, THROUGH MERIT- AND NEEDS-BASED UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS, A COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS WHO WILL PROMO…Same address 1.00
Amara
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-0577487
$65,000IN SUPPORT OF FOSTER CHILDREN.Same ZIP 1.00
Treehouse
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-1425676
$60,000TREEHOUSE IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT IN WASHINGTON STATE FOCUSED ON THE SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL, MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS OF YOUTH IN FOSTER CA…Same street 1.00
Cares of Washington
Seattle, WA · EIN 13-4237286
$50,000SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND LOW INCOMES TO REALIZE THEIR PURPOSE, POTENTIAL AND STRENGTH.Same address 1.00
Hopelink
Redmond, WA · EIN 91-0982116
$50,000HOPELINKS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP PEOPLE MAKE A LASTING CHANGE.Same address 1.00
Roots Young Adult Shelter
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-2110379
$50,000YOUNG ADULT OVERNIGHT SHELTER IN SEATTLE, WA.Same city 1.00
Vision House
Renton, WA · EIN 91-1493474
$50,000HELPING FAMILIES IN CRISIS BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS.Same address 1.00
Bellevue Boys & Girls Clubs
Bellevue, WA · EIN 91-0776451
$40,000THE MISSION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OFBELLEVUE IS TO INSPIRE & ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FUL…Same address 1.00
Transformations by Seattle Angels
Seattle, WA · EIN 84-4289590
$40,000DARE TO DREAM PROGRAM IMPACTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.Same address 0.71
Family Law Casa of King County
Tukwila, WA · EIN 14-1840620
$39,000ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN IN SOME OF THE TOUGHEST CUSTODY CASES IN KING COUNTY.Same address 0.76
Kidvantage (Sewald's Strikeouts for Kids)
Issaquah, WA · no confident EIN match
$38,400HELPS 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 DISRUUnmatched Help match
Harvest Against Hunger
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-1229941
$35,000HARVEST AGAINST HUNGER CONNECTS FARMERS, TRUCKERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITIES TO REDUCE HUNGER AND FOOD WASTE.Same city 1.00
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Renton, WA · EIN 91-0967255
$35,000MISSION IS TO GIVE VOICE TO VICTIMS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES; CREATE CHANGE IN BELIEFS, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIORS ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLE…Same address 0.90
The Garage
Issaquah, WA · no confident EIN match
$35,000MISSION 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.Unmatched Help match
BOOMSTICK23 Foundation
Plantation, FL · EIN 81-3376192
$34,045COMMITTED TO GENERATING SOCIAL IMPACT BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN SITUATIONS OF SOCIAL VULNERABILITY; DEVELOPING SKILLS AND…Same address 1.00
Youthcare
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-0917079
$30,000YOUTHCARE WORKS TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS AND TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE VALUED FOR WHO THEY ARE AND EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENT…Exact name 1.00
Attain Housing
Kirkland, WA · no confident EIN match
$30,000PROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE URBAN HOUSING INCLUDING COMPANION PROGRAMS FOR RENTAL ASST AND EVICTION PREVENTION.Unmatched Help match
Jubilee Women's Center
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-1539920
$25,000SEATTLES FIRST TRANSITIONAL HOME FOR WOMEN.Same address 1.00
Neighborcare Health
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-0893287
$25,000TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING CARE; RESPOND WITH SENSITIVITY TO THE NEEDS…Same address 0.78
Rainier Prep
Seattle, WA · EIN 80-0956961
$25,000SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS AT RAINIER PREP.Same address 1.00
Rainier Scholars
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-2045918
$25,000SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR TO ATTEND COLLEGE.Same address 1.00
Ryther
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-0564983
$25,000WHERE KIDS FIND HEALING AND HOPE THROUGH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS, THERAPY AND FAMILY SERVICES.Same address 0.74
Seashare
Bainbridge Is, WA · EIN 91-1641242
$25,000DONATES HIGH PROTEIN SEAFOOD PRODUCTS TO FOOD BANKS AND FEEDING CENTERS ACROSS THE US SINCE 1994.Same address 1.00
The Sophia Way
Bellevue, WA · EIN 45-4084539
$25,000A PLACE OF HOPE AND CHANGE FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.Same ZIP 1.00
Trilogy Recovery Community
Walla Walla, WA · EIN 32-0303794
$25,000TRILOGY OFFERS LIFE CHANGING SUPPORT AND HOPE TO YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN THE WALLA WALLA VALLEY ON THEIR PATHS OF RECOVERY FROM ADDIC…Same address 0.91
Encompass
Snoqualmie, WA · no confident EIN match
$25,000THEIR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO BUILD HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS FOR CHILDREN.Unmatched Help match
Northwest Center
Renton, WA · no confident EIN match
$25,000A NONPROFIT BUILDING A DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE WORLDFOR SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND PEOPLE, FROM CRADLE THROUGH CAREER.Unmatched Help match
New Beginnings
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-1005916
$20,000IN SUPPORT OF ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.Same address 1.00
Partnership for Learning
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-1550803
$20,000PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS LEADERS AND THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES THAT DRIVE BETTER EDUCATION OU…Same address 1.00
Urban Artworks
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-1939910
$20,000ENGAGE YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES IN THE CREATION OF PUBLIC ART THAT INSPIRES CONNECTIONS AND HONORS THEIR VOICES.Same address 1.00
Youth Eastside Services
Bellevue, WA · EIN 91-0849093
$20,000YOUTH EASTSIDE SERVICES (YES) PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT TO ALL YOUTH, BIRTH-22, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN E…Same address 0.80
Compass Housing Alliance
Seattle, WA · EIN 91-0578229
$15,000DEVELOPMENT & OPERATION OF PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.Same address 1.00
Operation Warm
Glen Mills, PA · EIN 38-3663310
$15,000PROVIDES WARMTH, CONFIDENCE, AND HOPE TO CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH THE GIFT OF BRAND NEW WINTER COATS.Same address 1.00
Salvation Army Nw
Seattle, WA · no confident EIN match
$15,000RED KETTLE LUNCHEON SUPPORTS 24/7 WRAP AROUND SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES AND MORE.Unmatched Help match
Atlanta Braves Foundation
Atlanta, GA · EIN 58-2071299
$10,000BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH BASEBALL ENGAGING BRAVES COUNTRY, REACHING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, AND IMPROVING EQUITY AND ACCESS IN SPORT, HEALTH…Same address 1.00
Assistance League of the Eastside
Redmond, WA · EIN 91-1723025
$10,000TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH VOLUNTEER AND PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS.Same address 1.00
Athletes for Kids
Sammamish, WA · EIN 81-0552451
$10,000ATHLETES FOR KIDS ENHANCES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES WHO MENTOR THEM.Same ZIP 1.00
Best Dental Help
Federal Way, WA · EIN 82-1746267
$10,000TO PREVENT DENTAL DECAY IN CHILDREN OF WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE.Exact name 1.00
Children and Youth Justice Center
Seattle, WA · EIN 20-4457248
$10,000CHANGING THE WAY YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMSFOR THE BETTER.Same address 0.99
Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank
Issaquah, WA · EIN 91-1245499
$10,000ISSAQUAH FOOD & CLOTHING BANK'S MISSION IS TO UNITE OUR COMMUNITY IN NOURISHING AND NURTURING INDIVIDUALS BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO HEALTHY F…Same address 1.00

2 more lines ($55K) aren't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.

Foundations that fund the same organizations

  1. Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA
    40 recipients in common
  2. The Norcliffe Foundation Seattle, WA
    19 recipients in common
  3. Medina Foundation Seattle, WA
    16 recipients in common
  4. Liberty Mutual Foundation Boston, MA
    15 recipients in common
  5. The Foster Foundation Kirkland, WA
    14 recipients in common
  6. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Charlotte, NC
    13 recipients in common
  7. Puget Sound Energy Foundation Wilmington, DE
    12 recipients in common
  8. Enterprise Holdings Foundation Saint Louis, MO
    9 recipients in common

Where this comes from

Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.