Aven Foundation
Historical FunderMedina, Washington · EIN 91-2009458 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$107.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | AVEN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 465, MEDINA WA 98039 |
| Phone | 4255868011 |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutch Cancer Research Ctr | Seattle, WA | Fred hutch unites innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. | $3,249,282 |
| Whitman College | Walla 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 Jesuit | Seattle, WA | College and career preparatory schools exclusively serving the most marginalized population of students from secondary educational options;… | $500,000 |
| Ryther Child Center | Seattle, WA | Where kids find healing and hope through inpatient and outpatient programs, therapy and family services. | $500,000 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Partnering to transform education and support every bellevue school district student. | $245,079 |
| Year Up | Seattle, WA | Provides urban young adults with opportunity to develop skills and provide paid internships. | $200,000 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | In support of training homeless and disadvantaged individuals in food service industry jobs. | $100,000 |
| Partnership for Learning | Seattle, WA | Partnership for learning brings together business leaders and the education community in support of policies that drive better education… | $100,000 |
| Washington Women in Need | Puyallup, WA | Provides scholarships and supports to help washington women facing barriers to opportunity succeed in college and careers so they, their… | $100,000 |
| Akin | Seattle, WA | Their mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and speak and advocate for children. | $50,000 |
| Hopelink | Redmond, 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… | $50,000 |
| Rainier Prep | Seattle, WA | Supporting student success at rainier prep. | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics of Washington | Seattle, WA | Special olympics washington is the leader in sports, health, and community building, empowering children and adults with intellectual… | $50,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Valley, WA | Breaks the generational cycle of homelessness by working with single parents and their children. | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. | $50,000 |
| Kcsarc | Renton, WA | Kcsarc is a comprehensive sexual assault victim service organization in king county, washington. | $40,000 |
| Solid Ground | Seattle, WA | Works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty. | $40,000 |
| Kindering | Bellevue, WA | Committed to supporting children with developmental delays and/or disabilities through a broad range of services that positively impact… | $35,000 |
| Building Changes | Seattle, WA | Working at the intersection of housing, education, and health. | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army Nw | Seattle, WA | Red kettle luncheon supports 24/7 wrap around services, mental health, addiction recovery services and more. | $30,000 |
| Summer Search Seattle | Tukwila, WA | Summer search supports students from marginalized communities, primarily identifying as latinx, from their sophomore year of high school… | $30,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds | Duvall, WA | Program to support homeless moms and kids as they rebuild their lives. | $25,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | Bellevue, 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 Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Mission is to build a thriving eastside community by connecting people, ideas, and resources to address community challenges and… | $25,000 |
| Encompass | Snoqualmie, WA | Mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. | $25,000 |
| Imagine Housing | Bellevue, WA | Imagine housing develops affordable housing, builds welcoming communities and fosters vibrant futures. | $25,000 |
| Mockingbird | Seattle, WA | Mission is to transform the foster care system and end youth homelessness. | $25,000 |
| Olive Crest | Bellevue, WA | In support of abused, neglected and at risk children and their families. | $25,000 |
| Rainier Athletes | Bellevue, WA | Rainier athletes' mission is to affirm youths sense of purpose and belonging by intentionally connecting a community of teachers, coaches,… | $25,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | Support for students of color to attend college. | $25,000 |
| The Sophia Way | Bellevue, 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… | $25,000 |
| Way Back Inn | Renton, WA | Provides transitional housing to homeless families with children, while helping them rebuild their lives, dignity, and self-confidence. | $25,000 |
| Community for Youth | Seattle, WA | Inspires and supports students to be their best selves through mentoring, learning experiences, and a powerfulcommunity. | $20,000 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Seattle, WA | Development & operation of permanent affordable housing with supportive services. | $20,000 |
| College Success Fnd | Bellevue, WA | Coaches and supports students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate fromcollege | $20,000 |
| New Beginnings | Seattle, WA | In support of ending domestic violence. | $20,000 |
| Operation Warm | Glen Mills, PA | Provides warmth, confidence, and hope to children in need through the gift of brand new winter coats. | $20,000 |
| Westside Baby | Seattle, WA | Westside baby, in partnership with our community, provides essential items to local children in need by collecting and distributing… | $20,000 |
| Dress for Success | Seattle, WA | Mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence. | $15,000 |
| Northwest Education Access | Seattle, 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 Seattle | Seattle, WA | Mission is to help students become better readers and empowered learners. | $15,000 |
| Center for Children & Youth Justice | Seattle, 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… | $10,000 |
| Discovery Institute | Seattle, WA | To advance a culture of purpose, creativity and innovation in a diverse set of fields. | $10,000 |
| Kids & Paper | Seattle, WA | Helping resettled kids acclimate to their new lives through creative arts. | $10,000 |
| Nc Community Fund | Raleigh, NC | Mission is to inspire north carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities. | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Wa | Seattle, 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 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,024,361 | 48 |
| 2023 | $4,231,445 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349100048
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2009458
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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