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Aven Foundation

Medina, Washington  ·  EIN 912009458  ·  Private foundation

Aven Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.4M in annual giving against $75.1M in assets. This page documents the 192 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Aven Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$75.1M
Total assets
192
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Aven Foundation funds

Aven Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boys

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Aven Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fred Hutch Cancer Research Ctr
FRED HUTCH UNITES INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO PREVENT AND ELIMINATE CANCER AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
Seattle, WA$3.2M2024
Whitman College
WHITMAN COLLEGE IS A TOP-TIER LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL WITH ACCOMPLISHED AND FRIENDLY FACULTY AND PASSIONATE AND CURIOUS STUDENTS.
Walla Walla, WA$3.0M2024
Univ of Wa - Ihme
AN INDEPENDENT POPULATION HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER AT UW MEDICINE, PART OF THE UNIV. OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA$2.0M2020
See Attachment B
FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES
Medina, WA$1.7M2017
Whitman College
TO SUPPORT ASSISTANT COACHES ENDOWMENT ISSUES OF CAMPUS CULTURE AND CIVILITY.
Walla Walla, WA$1.4M2022
Whitman College
WHITMAN COLLEGE IS A TOP-TIER LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL WITH ACCOMPLISHED AND FRIENDLY FACULTY AND PASSIONATE AND CURIOUS STUDENTS.
Walla Walla, WA$1.4M2023
Uw Shell House
IN SUPPORT OF BUILDING NEW UW SHELL HOUSE.
Seattle, WA$1.0M2022
Uw Ihme
AN INDEPENDENT HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER AT UW MEDICINE, PART OF THE UNIV. OF WASHINGTON.
Seattle, WA$1.0M2022
Ryther Child Center
WHERE KIDS FIND HEALING AND HOPE THROUGH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS, THERAPY AND FAMILY SERVICES.
Seattle, WA$500K2024
Cristo Rey Jesuit
COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOLS EXCLUSIVELY SERVING THE MOST MARGINALIZED POPULATION OF STUDENTS FROM SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS;
Seattle, WA$500K2024
Year Up
PROVIDES URBAN YOUNG ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND PROVIDE PAID INTERNSHIPS.
Seattle, WA$300K2022
Cristo Rey Seattle High School
DELIVERS A CAREER FOCUSED, COLLEGE PREP EDUCATION IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION FOR STUDENTS WITH LIMITED ECONOMIC RESOURCES.
Seattle, WA$250K2022
Overlake Hospital Foundation
OVERLAKE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 1978, AUXILIARIES WORKED IN TANDEM WITH STAFF FUNDRAISERS TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING THE HOSPITAL.
Bellevue, WA$250K2023
Year Up
PROVIDES URBAN YOUNG ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND PROVIDE PAID INTERNSHIPS.
Seattle, WA$250K2023
Farestart
IN SUPPORT OF TRAINING HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY JOBS
Seattle, WA$250K2020

Aven Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2020$3.4M
2022$5.8M
2023$4.2M
2024$9.0M

How to apply for funding from Aven Foundation

From Aven Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Aven Foundation

Does Aven Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Aven Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Aven Foundation fund?
Aven Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Fred Hutch Cancer Research Ctr, Whitman College, Univ of Wa - Ihme. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Aven Foundation give in grants?
Aven Foundation reported $3.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.2M over 192 grants.
Where is Aven Foundation located?
Aven Foundation is based in Medina, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 912009458.
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About this profile. This page is built from Aven Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Aven Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.