Avis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyUpland, Indiana · EIN 20-5063209 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$67.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | Mitchell Theatre Infrastructure Enhancements | $425,000 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Camp Achieve (Summer Social Skills Autism Day Camp) | $250,000 |
| NearSpace Education | Upland, IN | Pipelines of Impact | $250,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | Graduate Program in Counseling | $250,000 |
| Huntington University | Huntington, IN | Veterinary Medicine, Leadership Coaching, Occupational Therapy Assistant Training | $250,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Quest for the West Event and Four Art Exhibitions | $200,000 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Engineering Nexus | $174,000 |
| Conner Prairie | Fishers, IN | Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the Museum Experience Center | $166,666 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre | Muncie, IN | Boyce Block Remodel | $150,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Library Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Children's Literacy Program and Autism Certification | $100,000 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre | Indianapolis, IN | Come From Away Musical Production | $100,000 |
| JobSource Inc | Anderson, IN | Heartland Scholar House | $100,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Jacobs Virtual Academy | $88,530 |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Education | Chicago, IL | Online Undergraduate Program in Applied Behavior Studies | $83,333 |
| Harrison Center for the Arts | Indianapolis, IN | Polklore Museum Launch | $75,000 |
| Minnetrista Museum and Gardens | Muncie, IN | Development and Installation of Wonderscape | $75,000 |
| DePauw University | Greencastle, IN | Comprehensive Support for Autistic Students | $50,000 |
| Friends of Upland Public Library | Upland, IN | New Chapter for Upland Public Library | $50,000 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | Online Master of Education in Special Education | $50,000 |
| Youth Global Perspectives | Indianapolis, IN | College and Career Readiness | $45,000 |
| LeTourneau University | Longview, TX | Bridges Program | $40,000 |
| Carey Services | Marion, IN | Autism Training Initiative | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,002,529 | 22 |
| 2024 | $2,700,667 | 10 |
| 2023 | $2,700,317 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611199349101706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5063209
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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