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Avis Foundation Inc

Upland, Indiana  ·  EIN 205063209  ·  Private foundation

Avis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Upland, Indiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $824K in grants paid and $18.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 54 individual grants from this funder — $8.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$824K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$18.1M
Total assets
54
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Avis Foundation Inc funds

Avis Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include disabled, low-income communities, youth pop.

disabledlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
YMCA of Muncie
Furniture, fixtures and equipment in the youth development area
Muncie, IN$600K2023
Taylor University
BOREN WESTERN ART GALLERY
Upland, IN$500K2022
Ouachita Baptist University
Graduate Program in Counseling
Arkadelphia, AR$500K2024
Huntington University
Veterinary Medicine, Leadership Coaching, and Occupational Therapy Assistant Training
Huntington, IN$350K2024
Ball State University
Inclusive Excellence Scholarship
Muncie, IN$339K2024
Indianapolis Children's Museum
Visual and Performing Arts Atelier
Indianapolis, IN$305K2024
Agape Therapeutic
Therapeutic Horse-Riding Facilities
Cicero, IN$300K2024
Eiteljorg Museum
SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$274K2020
Nearspace Education
Completion of a STEM Center
Upland, IN$272K2023
Taylor University
Film and media equipment for student learning
Upland, IN$250K2023
Anderson University
Dance Program and Studio Enhancement
Anderson, IN$250K2023
Phyxt Gears East Central Indiana Robotics
Purchase and renovation of current facilities
Matthews, IN$250K2023
Taylor University
Film and Media Equipment for Student Learning
Upland, IN$250K2024
Ball State University
CAMP ACHIEVE
Muncie, IN$250K2022
Eiteljorg Museum
SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORT
Indianapolis, IN$250K2019

Avis Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$43K
2018$15K
2019$825K
2020$824K
2022$1.8M
2023$2.7M
2024$2.7M

How to apply for funding from Avis Foundation Inc

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

“ALL GRANT APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY (LOI) PRIOR TO MARCH 1 IN ANY CALEN”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at avisfoundationinc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Avis Foundation Inc

Does Avis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Avis Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Avis Foundation Inc fund?
Avis Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include YMCA of Muncie, Taylor University, Ouachita Baptist University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Avis Foundation Inc give in grants?
Avis Foundation Inc reported $824K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 54 grants.
Where is Avis Foundation Inc located?
Avis Foundation Inc is based in Upland, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205063209.
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About this profile. This page is built from Avis Foundation Inc'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 Avis Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.