Avis Foundation Inc
EIN 205063209Total Given 2016–2024
$8.2M
53 grants · $909K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$150K
typical big bets · $44K–$250K
grant size
46%
supporter · 11/24 multi-year
repeat
$62.8M
Assets (2024)
24
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
MARTHA SONGER
Phone
(765) 997-9052
Deadlines
ALL GRANT APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY (LOI) PRIOR TO MARCH 1 IN ANY CALEN
How to Apply
COMPLETE LETTER OF INQUIRY BY MARCH 1 IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR. IT THE LOI IS APPROVED, GRANT SEEKERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A FULL GRANT PROPOSAL FOLLOWING PUBLISHED GRANT GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE BY JULY 30 OF THAT SAME CALENDAR YEAR.
Restrictions
THE MISSION OF AVIS FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO MAKE IMPACTFUL GIFTS TO ORGANIZATIONS DEVOTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS, EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AUTISM.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $94K | $138K | $60K | 4 |
| 2017 | $43K | $154K | $60K | 2 |
| 2018 | $15K | $15.8M | $15.7M | 2 |
| 2019 | N/A | $21.2M | $4.5M | N/A |
| 2020 | $824K | $21.5M | $-202K | 7 |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $54.2M | $34.2M | 12 |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $57.1M | $1.4M | 16 |
| 2024 | $2.7M | $62.8M | $5.8M | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 53 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$44K
Median
$150K
Average
$154K
75th Pctl
$250K
Maximum
$600K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
3.8% of US grants
· Rank #3 of 3 states
$120K across
2 grants
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Harrison
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (53 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Muncie | Muncie, IN | $600,000 | Furniture, fixtures and equipment in the youth development area | 2023 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | $500,000 | BOREN WESTERN ART GALLERY | 2022 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | $500,000 | Graduate Program in Counseling | 2024 |
| Huntington University | Huntington, IN | $350,000 | Veterinary Medicine, Leadership Coaching, and Occupational Therapy Assistant Training | 2024 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | $339,000 | Inclusive Excellence Scholarship | 2024 |
| Indianapolis Children's Museum | Indianapolis, IN | $305,000 | Visual and Performing Arts Atelier | 2024 |
| Agape Therapeutic | Cicero, IN | $300,000 | Therapeutic Horse-Riding Facilities | 2024 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | $273,560 | SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORT | 2020 |
| NearSpace Education | Upland, IN | $271,650 | Completion of a STEM Center | 2023 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | $250,000 | CAMP ACHIEVE | 2022 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | $250,000 | Dance Program and Studio Enhancement | 2023 |
| PhyXT Gears East Central Indiana Robotics | Matthews, IN | $250,000 | Purchase and renovation of current facilities | 2023 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | $250,000 | Film and media equipment for student learning | 2023 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | $250,000 | Film and Media Equipment for Student Learning | 2024 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | $219,500 | School Nurses Enhancing Healthcare Services for K-12 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder project | 2023 |
| NearSpace Education | Upland, IN | $210,000 | Phase I of Dream Big Program (Satellite Construction and College Modular Curriculum Development) | 2024 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | $200,000 | Quest for the West fundraising event | 2024 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | $175,000 | SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | $175,000 | Exhibits and Programming | 2023 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | $168,000 | Project Special Education, Arts, and Counseling | 2023 |
| Conner Prairie | Fishers, IN | $166,667 | Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the new Museum Experience Center | 2023 |
| Conner Prairie | Fishers, IN | $166,667 | Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the Museum Experience Center | 2024 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | $166,000 | AUTISM PROGRAMMING | 2022 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | $150,000 | TECH & SECURITY | 2020 |
| Huntington University | Huntington, IN | $150,000 | STUDIES AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS | 2020 |