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Aven Foundation: 48 grants to organizations, $9 million (tax year ended December 2024)
Aven Foundation, a private foundation in Medina, WA, paid 48 grants to organizations totaling $9,024,361 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 13, 2025. The largest was $3,249,282 to Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA for fred hutch unites innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease..
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- EIN
- 912009458
- Based in
- Medina, WA
- Assets
- $107,806,104
- Grants paid
- $9,024,361
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202533179349100048. It reported $9,024,361 in grants paid; 48 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center | Seattle, WA | Fred hutch unites innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. | $3,249,282 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit | Seattle, WA | College and career preparatory schools exclusively serving the most marginalized population of students from secondary educational options; those in the lowest income quartile. | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ryther Child Center | Seattle, WA | Where kids find healing and hope through inpatient and outpatient programs, therapy and family services. | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Partnering to transform education and support every bellevue school district student. | Education | $245,079 | apps.irs.gov |
| Year Up | Seattle, WA | Provides urban young adults with opportunity to develop skills and provide paid internships. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | In support of training homeless and disadvantaged individuals in food service industry jobs. | Employment | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Partnership for Learning | Seattle, WA | Partnership for learning brings together business leaders and the education community in support of policies that drive better education outcomes for all washington students. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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 families and our communities can thrive. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Akin | Seattle, WA | Their mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and speak and advocate for children. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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 of poverty. | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rainier Prep | Seattle, WA | Supporting student success at rainier prep. | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Special Olympics of Washington | Seattle, WA | Special olympics washington is the leader in sports, health, and community building, empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities on and off the playing field. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vine Maple Place | Valley, WA | Breaks the generational cycle of homelessness by working with single parents and their children. | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 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 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kcsarc | Renton, WA | Kcsarc is a comprehensive sexual assault victim service organization in king county, washington. | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Solid Ground | Seattle, WA | Works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty. | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kindering | Bellevue, WA | Committed to supporting children with developmental delays and/or disabilities through a broad range of services that positively impact their developmental trajectories and help families thrive. | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Building Changes | Seattle, WA | Working at the intersection of housing, education, and health. | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Salvation Army NW | Seattle, WA | Red kettle luncheon supports 24/7 wrap around services, mental health, addiction recovery services and more. | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Summer Search Seattle | Tukwila, WA | Summer search supports students from marginalized communities, primarily identifying as latinx, from their sophomore year of high school through post-secondary pathways and their careers. | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Acres of Diamonds | Duvall, WA | Program to support homeless moms and kids as they rebuild their lives. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 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 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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 opportunities. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Encompass | Snoqualmie, WA | Mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Imagine Housing | Bellevue, WA | Imagine housing develops affordable housing, builds welcoming communities and fosters vibrant futures. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mockingbird | Seattle, WA | Mission is to transform the foster care system and end youth homelessness. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Olive Crest | Bellevue, WA | In support of abused, neglected and at risk children and their families. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rainier Athletes | Bellevue, WA | Rainier athletes' mission is to affirm youths sense of purpose and belonging by intentionally connecting a community of teachers, coaches, families, and mentors. | Youth development | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | Support for students of color to attend college. | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 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. | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 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 vital support services they need to be successful at work, in | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College Success FND | Bellevue, WA | Coaches and supports students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate fromcollege | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community for Youth | Seattle, WA | Inspires and supports students to be their best selves through mentoring, learning experiences, and a powerfulcommunity. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Seattle, WA | Development & operation of permanent affordable housing with supportive services. | Housing and shelter | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Beginnings | Seattle, WA | In support of ending domestic violence. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Operation Warm | Glen Mills, PA | Provides warmth, confidence, and hope to children in need through the gift of brand new winter coats. | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Westside Baby | Seattle, WA | Westside baby, in partnership with our community, provides essential items to local children in need by collecting and distributing diapers, clothing, toys and equipment. | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dress for Success | Seattle, WA | Mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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. | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Reading Partners Seattle | Seattle, WA | Mission is to help students become better readers and empowered learners. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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 foster care systemor systems of youth justice. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Discovery Institute | Seattle, WA | To advance a culture of purpose, creativity and innovation in a diverse set of fields. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kids & Paper | Seattle, WA | Helping resettled kids acclimate to their new lives through creative arts. | Health care | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NC Community Fund | Raleigh, NC | Mission is to inspire north carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Share Right (impact Health Sharing) | Davie, FL | Impact health sharing, inc. is a health care sharing organization. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $335,079 |
| Human services | $165,000 |
| Employment | $100,000 |
| Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $30,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $25,000 |
| Youth development | $25,000 |
| Housing and shelter | $20,000 |
| Health care | $10,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Washington | $8,984,361 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | $10,000 |
| Florida | $10,000 |
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Updated November 13, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.