Does Avenues to Independence Foundation accept grant applications?

Avenues to Independence Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.

What does Avenues to Independence Foundation fund?

Avenues to Independence Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Avenues to Independence, Avenues to Independence, Avenues to Independence. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Avenues to Independence Foundation give in grants?

Avenues to Independence Foundation reported $895K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 10 grants.

Where is Avenues to Independence Foundation located?

Avenues to Independence Foundation is based in Park Ridge, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363754089.

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Avenues to Independence Foundation

Park Ridge, Illinois · EIN 363754089 · Private foundation

Avenues to Independence Foundation is a private foundation based in Park Ridge, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $895K in grants paid and $10.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 10 individual grants from this funder — $6.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for disability services. Below is its full funding profile.

$895K

Annual giving (FY2020)

$10.0M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2024

Most recent grant

What Avenues to Independence Foundation funds

Avenues to Independence Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services.

Disability Services

Populations it has supported include disabled.

disabled

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Avenues to Independence Foundation, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
Avenues to Independence TO PROVIDE WORK AND RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES ENABLING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.	Park Ridge, IL	$1.8M	2022
Avenues to Independence See Part IV	Park Ridge, IL	$1.2M	2018
Avenues to Independence	Park Ridge, IL	$949K	2017
Avenues to Independence TO PROVIDE WORK AND RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES ENABLING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.	Park Ridge, IL	$889K	2023
Avenues to Independence TO PROVIDE WORK AND RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES ENABLING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.	Park Ridge, IL	$885K	2020
Avenues to Independence TO PROVIDE WORK AND RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES ENABLING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.	Park Ridge, IL	$602K	2019
Avenues to Independence TO PROVIDE WORK AND RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES ENABLING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.	Park Ridge, IL	$80K	2024
The Arc of the United States DONATION	Wasington, DC	$12K	2019
The Arc of the United States DONATION	Wasington, DC	$6K	2020
Ucp Seguin DONATION	Cicero, IL	$5K	2019

Avenues to Independence Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$949K

2018$1.2M

2019$619K

2020$891K

2022$1.8M

2023$889K

2024$80K

How to apply for funding from Avenues to Independence Foundation

Avenues to Independence Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at avenuestoindependence.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Avenues to Independence Foundation

Does Avenues to Independence Foundation accept grant applications?: Avenues to Independence Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Avenues to Independence Foundation fund?: Avenues to Independence Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Avenues to Independence, Avenues to Independence, Avenues to Independence. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Avenues to Independence Foundation give in grants?: Avenues to Independence Foundation reported $895K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 10 grants.
Where is Avenues to Independence Foundation located?: Avenues to Independence Foundation is based in Park Ridge, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363754089.
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About this profile. This page is built from Avenues to Independence 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 Avenues to Independence Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.