Aven Foundation

Recent grants

The 100 largest recent grants from this foundation’s filings, newest year first.

• $3.2M

  Fred Hutch Cancer Research Ctr · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Fred hutch unites innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease.

• $3.0M

  Whitman College · Walla Walla, WA · 2024

  Whitman college is a top-tier liberal arts school with accomplished and friendly faculty and passionate and curious students.

• $500,000

  Ryther Child Center · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Where kids find healing and hope through inpatient and outpatient programs, therapy and family services.

• $500,000

  Cristo Rey Jesuit · Seattle, WA · 2024

  College and career preparatory schools exclusively serving the most marginalized population of students from secondary educational options; those in the lowest income quartile.

• $245,079

  Bellevue Schools Foundation · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  Partnering to transform education and support every bellevue school district student.

• $200,000

  Year Up · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Provides urban young adults with opportunity to develop skills and provide paid internships.

• $100,000

  Partnership for Learning · Seattle, WA · 2024

  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

  Farestart · Seattle, WA · 2024

  In support of training homeless and disadvantaged individuals in food service industry jobs.

• $100,000

  Washington Women in Need · Puyallup, WA · 2024

  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.

• $50,000

  Ymca of Greater Seattle · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.

• $50,000

  Rainier Prep · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Supporting student success at rainier prep.

• $50,000

  Vine Maple Place · Valley, WA · 2024

  Breaks the generational cycle of homelessness by working with single parents and their children.

• $50,000

  Akin · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Their mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and speak and advocate for children.

• $50,000

  Hopelink · Redmond, WA · 2024

  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.

• $50,000

  Special Olympics of Washington · Seattle, WA · 2024

  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.

• $40,000

  Solid Ground · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty.

• $40,000

  Kcsarc · Renton, WA · 2024

  Kcsarc is a comprehensive sexual assault victim service organization in king county, washington.

• $35,000

  Kindering · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  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.

• $30,000

  Building Changes · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Working at the intersection of housing, education, and health.

• $30,000

  Summer Search Seattle · Tukwila, WA · 2024

  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

  Salvation Army Nw · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Red kettle luncheon supports 24/7 wrap around services, mental health, addiction recovery services and more.

• $25,000

  Rainier Scholars · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Support for students of color to attend college.

• $25,000

  Bellevue Lifespring · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  To foster stability and self-sufficiency for bellevue's children and their families through programs that feed, clothe, and educate.

• $25,000

  Eastside Community Dev Foundation · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  Mission is to build a thriving eastside community by connecting people, ideas, and resources to address community challenges and opportunities.

• $25,000

  Encompass · Snoqualmie, WA · 2024

  Mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children.

• $25,000

  Imagine Housing · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  Imagine housing develops affordable housing, builds welcoming communities and fosters vibrant futures.

• $25,000

  Mockingbird · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Mission is to transform the foster care system and end youth homelessness.

• $25,000

  Olive Crest · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  In support of abused, neglected and at risk children and their families.

• $25,000

  Rainier Athletes · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  Rainier athletes' mission is to affirm youths sense of purpose and belonging by intentionally connecting a community of teachers, coaches, families, and mentors.

• $25,000

  Acres of Diamonds · Duvall, WA · 2024

  Program to support homeless moms and kids as they rebuild their lives.

• $25,000

  The Sophia Way · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  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.

• $25,000

  Uplift Nw (Dba Millionair Club Inc) · Seattle, WA · 2024

  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, including meals, show…

• $25,000

  Way Back Inn · Renton, WA · 2024

  Provides transitional housing to homeless families with children, while helping them rebuild their lives, dignity, and self-confidence.

• $20,000

  Compass Housing Alliance · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Development & operation of permanent affordable housing with supportive services.

• $20,000

  Westside Baby · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Westside baby, in partnership with our community, provides essential items to local children in need by collecting and distributing diapers, clothing, toys and equipment.

• $20,000

  Operation Warm · Glen Mills, PA · 2024

  Provides warmth, confidence, and hope to children in need through the gift of brand new winter coats.

• $20,000

  New Beginnings · Seattle, WA · 2024

  In support of ending domestic violence.

• $20,000

  College Success Fnd · Bellevue, WA · 2024

  Coaches and supports students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate fromcollege

• $20,000

  Community for Youth · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Inspires and supports students to be their best selves through mentoring, learning experiences, and a powerfulcommunity.

• $15,000

  Northwest Education Access · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Giving students the resources they need to succeed in high education and earn credential to secure a living wage job.

• $15,000

  Dress for Success · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence.

• $15,000

  Reading Partners Seattle · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Mission is to help students become better readers and empowered learners.

• $10,000

  Kids & Paper · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Helping resettled kids acclimate to their new lives through creative arts.

• $10,000

  Center for Children & Youth Justice · Seattle, WA · 2024

  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

  Share Right (Impact Health Sharing) · Davie, FL · 2024

  Impact health sharing, inc. Is a health care sharing organization.

• $10,000

  Nc Community Fund · Raleigh, NC · 2024

  Mission is to inspire north carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.

• $10,000

  Discovery Institute · Seattle, WA · 2024

  To advance a culture of purpose, creativity and innovation in a diverse set of fields.

• $10,000

  Ronald McDonald House Charities Wa · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Mission is to offer the comforts of home and support services to families of seriously ill children near the medical care they need.

• $1.4M

  Whitman College · Walla Walla, WA · 2023

  Whitman college is a top-tier liberal arts school with accomplished and friendly faculty and passionate and curious students.

• $250,000

  Overlake Hospital Foundation · Bellevue, WA · 2023

  Overlake foundation was created in 1978, auxiliaries worked in tandem with staff fundraisers to continue supporting the hospital.

• $250,000

  Year Up · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Provides urban young adults with opportunity to develop skills and provide paid internships.

• $200,000

  Bellevue Schools Foundation · Bellevue, WA · 2023

  Partnering to transform education and support every bellevue school district student.

• $200,000

  Together Center · Redmond, WA · 2023

  22 nonprofit providers located at together center's site in downtown redmond serve over 30,000 neighbors in need each year, with clients coming from all over the greater eastside and beyond.

• $200,000

  United Way King Co · Seattle, WA · 2023

  In support of building a community to help people in need and solve our communitys toughest challenges.

• $150,000

  Habitat for Humanity · Tukwila, WA · 2023

  Habitat for humanity brings people together as volunteers, homeowners, donors, and community members to create strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

• $100,000

  Washington Women in Need · Puyallup, WA · 2023

  Wwin 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

  Farestart · Seattle, WA · 2023

  In support of training homeless and disadvantaged individuals in food service industry jobs.

• $100,000

  Friends of the Children · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Provides generational by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors.

• $75,000

  Haitian Education & Leadership Program · New York, NY · 2023

  Mission is to create, through merit- and needs-based university scholarships, a community of young professionals and leaders who will promote a more just society in haiti.

• $65,000

  Amara · Seattle, WA · 2023

  In support of foster children.

• $60,000

  Treehouse · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Treehouse is the only nonprofit in washington state focused on the specific educational, material and financial needs of youth in foster care.

• $50,000

  Cares of Washington · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Support people with disabilities and low incomes to realize their purpose, potential and strength.

• $50,000

  Vision House · Renton, WA · 2023

  Helping families in crisis break the cycle of homelessness.

• $50,000

  Hopelink · Redmond, WA · 2023

  Hopelinks mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make a lasting change.

• $50,000

  Roots Young Adult Shelter · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Young adult overnight shelter in seattle, wa.

• $40,000

  Seattle Angels · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Dare to dream program impacting children and youth in the foster care system.

• $40,000

  Bellevue Boys & Girls Club · Bellevue, WA · 2023

  The mission of boys & girls clubs ofbellevue is to inspire & enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

• $39,000

  Family Law Casa · Tukwila, WA · 2023

  Advocating for children in some of the toughest custody cases in king county.

• $38,400

  Kidvantage (Sewald'S Strikeouts for Kids) · Issaquah, WA · 2023

  Helps children have what they need to grow, play, learn and thrive. We do this by providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children who are experiencing the stresses of economic insecurity, systemic inequi…

• $35,000

  Harvest Against Hunger · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Harvest against hunger connects farmers, truckers, volunteers, and communities to reduce hunger and food waste.

• $35,000

  Kcsarc · Renton, WA · 2023

  Mission is to give voice to victims, their families, and communities; create change in beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors about sexual violence; and instill courage for people to speak out about sexual assault.

• $35,000

  Mary'S Place · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Mary's place ensures that no child sleeps outside by centering equity and opportunity for women and families.

• $35,000

  The Garage · Issaquah, WA · 2023

  Mission is to provide a safe, after-school drop-in place for teens where they can gather with their friends and access programming and services as needed.

• $34,045

  Boomstick23 Foundation · Plantation, FL · 2023

  Committed to generating social impact by empowering children and young people in situations of social vulnerability; developing skills and abilities through education and sports to improve the environment and their qual…

• $30,000

  Youth Care · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Youthcare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential.

• $30,000

  Attain Housing · Kirkland, WA · 2023

  Provides quality, affordable urban housing including companion programs for rental asst and eviction prevention.

• $25,000

  Northwest Center · Renton, WA · 2023

  A nonprofit building a disability-inclusive worldfor schools, businesses, and people, from cradle through career.

• $25,000

  Trilogy Recovery · Walla Walla, WA · 2023

  Trilogy offers life changing support and hope to youth, adults and families in the walla walla valley on their paths of recovery from addiction or substance misuse.

• $25,000

  Jubilee Women'S Center · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Seattles first transitional home for women.

• $25,000

  Rainier Prep · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Supporting student success at rainier prep.

• $25,000

  Rainier Scholars · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Support for students of color to attend college.

• $25,000

  Encompass · Snoqualmie, WA · 2023

  Their mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children.

• $25,000

  Ryther Child Center · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Where kids find healing and hope through inpatient and outpatient programs, therapy and family services.

• $25,000

  Seashare · Bainbridge Island, WA · 2023

  Donates high protein seafood products to food banks and feeding centers across the us since 1994.

• $25,000

  Neighborcare Health Admin · Seattle, WA · 2023

  To provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve…

• $25,000

  The Sophia Way · Bellevue, WA · 2023

  A place of hope and change for women experiencing homelessness.

• $20,000

  Evergreen Goodwill · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Provides quality, effective employment training and basic education to individuals experiencing significant barriers to economic opportunity.

• $20,000

  New Beginnings · Seattle, WA · 2023

  In support of ending domestic violence.

• $20,000

  Partnership for Learning · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Partnership for learning brings together business leaders and the education community in support of policies that drive better education outcomes for all washington students.

• $20,000

  Youth Eastside Services (Yes) · Bellevue, WA · 2023

  Youth eastside services (yes) provides mental health counseling and substance use treatment to all youth, birth-22, and their families in east king county, regardless of their ability to pay.

• $20,000

  Urban Artworks · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Engage youth and communities in the creation of public art that inspires connections and honors their voices.

• $15,000

  Salvation Army Nw · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Red kettle luncheon supports 24/7 wrap around services, mental health, addiction recovery services and more.

• $15,000

  Compass Housing Alliance · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Development & operation of permanent affordable housing with supportive services.

• $15,000

  Operation Warm · Glen Mills, PA · 2023

  Provides warmth, confidence, and hope to children in need through the gift of brand new winter coats.

• $10,000

  Discovery Institute · Seattle, WA · 2023

  To advance a culture of purpose, creativity and innovation in a diverse set of fields.

• $10,000

  Scarlet Road · Bremerton, WA · 2023

  Scarlet road offers the hope of freedom to those who have been sexually exploited.

• $10,000

  Assistance League of the Eastside · Redmond, WA · 2023

  To improve quality of life for children and adults through volunteer and philanthropic projects.

• $10,000

  St Mary'S Food Bank · Seattle, WA · 2023

  The food bank at st. Marys provides food and personal care items to anyone aged 18 or older.

• $10,000

  Center for Children & Youth Justice · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Changing the way young people experience the child welfare and juvenile justice systemsfor the better.

• $10,000

  Best Dental Help · Poulsbo, WA · 2023

  To prevent dental decay in children of western washington state.