Avis Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Upland, IN · EIN 20-5063209 · reported 2023–2025
48grants reported
$167Kmedian award
$50Klower quartile
$20Ksmallest grant
$8.4Mtotal paid
4states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 2 of its 48 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $750K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
1909 S Main St
Upland, IN 46989-1301
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Muncie Furniture, fixtures and equipment in the youth development area | Muncie, IN | $600,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Graduate Program in Counseling | Arkadelphia, AR | $500,000 |
| Taylor University Mitchell Theatre Infrastructure Enhancements | Upland, IN | $425,000 |
| Huntington University Veterinary Medicine, Leadership Coaching, and Occupational Therapy Assistant Training | Huntington, IN | $350,000 |
| Ball State University Inclusive Excellence Scholarship | Muncie, IN | $339,000 |
| Indianapolis Children's Museum Visual and Performing Arts Atelier | Indianapolis, IN | $305,000 |
| Agape Therapeutic Therapeutic Horse-Riding Facilities | Cicero, IN | $300,000 |
| Nearspace Education Completion of a STEM Center | Upland, IN | $271,650 |
| Ball State University Camp Achieve (Summer Social Skills Autism Day Camp) | Muncie, IN | $250,000 |
| Nearspace Education Pipelines of Impact | Upland, IN | $250,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Graduate Program in Counseling | Arkadelphia, AR | $250,000 |
| Huntington University Veterinary Medicine, Leadership Coaching, Occupational Therapy Assistant Training | Huntington, IN | $250,000 |
| Anderson University Dance Program and Studio Enhancement | Anderson, IN | $250,000 |
| Phyxt Gears East Central Indiana Robotics Purchase and renovation of current facilities | Matthews, IN | $250,000 |
| Taylor University Film and media equipment for student learning | Upland, IN | $250,000 |
| Taylor University Film and Media Equipment for Student Learning | Upland, IN | $250,000 |
| Ball State University School Nurses Enhancing Healthcare Services for K-12 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder project | Muncie, IN | $219,500 |
| Nearspace Education Phase I of Dream Big Program (Satellite Construction and College Modular Curriculum Development) | Upland, IN | $210,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West Event and Four Art Exhibitions | Indianapolis, IN | $200,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West fundraising event | Indianapolis, IN | $200,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum Exhibits and Programming | Indianapolis, IN | $175,000 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Engineering Nexus | Fort Wayne, IN | $174,000 |
| Ball State University Project Special Education, Arts, and Counseling | Muncie, IN | $168,000 |
| Conner Prairie Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the new Museum Experience Center | Fishers, IN | $166,667 |
| Conner Prairie Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the Museum Experience Center | Fishers, IN | $166,667 |
| Conner Prairie Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the Museum Experience Center | Fishers, IN | $166,666 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre Boyce Block Remodel | Muncie, IN | $150,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Library Foundation Children's Literacy Program and Autism Certification | Indianapolis, IN | $100,000 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Come From Away Musical Production | Indianapolis, IN | $100,000 |
| Jobsource Inc Heartland Scholar House | Anderson, IN | $100,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum Jon Vanausdall Capital Fund | Indianapolis, IN | $100,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Jacobs Virtual Academy | Bloomington, IN | $88,530 |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Education Online Undergraduate Program in Applied Behavior Studies | Chicago, IL | $83,333 |
| Core Inc Welding Program for Individuals with Disabilities and At-Risk Students | Fort Wayne, IN | $80,000 |
| Harrison Center for the Arts Polklore Museum Launch | Indianapolis, IN | $75,000 |
| Minnetrista Museum and Gardens Development and Installation of Wonderscape | Muncie, IN | $75,000 |
| Depauw University Comprehensive Support for Autistic Students | Greencastle, IN | $50,000 |
| Friends of Upland Public Library New Chapter for Upland Public Library | Upland, IN | $50,000 |
| Taylor University Online Master of Education in Special Education | Upland, IN | $50,000 |
| Alucin Study Center Operational and Program Support | Muncie, IN | $50,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum Quest for the West fundraising event | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 |
| Harrison Center for the Arts Art as a Visioning Tool program | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 |
| Youth Global Perspectives College and Career Readiness | Indianapolis, IN | $45,000 |
| Letourneau University Bridges Program | Longview, TX | $40,000 |
| Letourneau University Support for the Bridges Program for college students on the autism spectrum | Longview, TX | $40,000 |
| Carey Services Enhancing Career-Readiness for Individuals with Disabilities program | Marion, IN | $39,500 |
| Carey Services Autism Training Initiative | Marion, IN | $30,000 |
| The Oaks Academy Diversifying books in the library | Indianapolis, IN | $20,000 |
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