Funding search · EIN 205063209 · Upland, IN
Avis Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 60
- grants reported
- $10.2M
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $158,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Ball State University4 grants · $976,500
- Taylor University4 grants · $975,000
- Ouachita Baptist University2 grants · $750,000
- Nearspace Education3 grants · $731,650
- Eiteljorg Museum5 grants · $725,000
- Huntington University2 grants · $600,000
- Ymca of Muncie1 grant · $600,000
- Conner Prairie3 grants · $500,000
- Taylor University1 grant · $500,000
- Ball State University3 grants · $460,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 60 reported grants, largest first.
- $600,000
Ymca of Muncie · Muncie, IN · 2023
Furniture, fixtures and equipment in the youth development area
- $500,000
Ouachita Baptist University · Arkadelphia, AR · 2024
Graduate Program in Counseling
- $500,000
Taylor University · Upland, IN · 2022
Boren western art gallery
- $425,000
Taylor University · Upland, IN · 2025
Mitchell Theatre Infrastructure Enhancements
- $350,000
Huntington University · Huntington, IN · 2024
Veterinary Medicine, Leadership Coaching, and Occupational Therapy Assistant Training
- $339,000
Ball State University · Muncie, IN · 2024
Inclusive Excellence Scholarship
- $305,000
Indianapolis Children'S Museum · Indianapolis, IN · 2024
Visual and Performing Arts Atelier
- $300,000
Agape Therapeutic · Cicero, IN · 2024
Therapeutic Horse-Riding Facilities
- $271,650
Nearspace Education · Upland, IN · 2023
Completion of a STEM Center
- $250,000
Ball State University · Muncie, IN · 2025
Camp Achieve (Summer Social Skills Autism Day Camp)
- $250,000
Huntington University · Huntington, IN · 2025
Veterinary Medicine, Leadership Coaching, Occupational Therapy Assistant Training
- $250,000
Nearspace Education · Upland, IN · 2025
Pipelines of Impact
- $250,000
Ouachita Baptist University · Arkadelphia, AR · 2025
Graduate Program in Counseling
- $250,000
Taylor University · Upland, IN · 2024
Film and Media Equipment for Student Learning
- $250,000
Anderson University · Anderson, IN · 2023
Dance Program and Studio Enhancement
- $250,000
Phyxt Gears East Central Indiana Robotics · Matthews, IN · 2023
Purchase and renovation of current facilities
- $250,000
Taylor University · Upland, IN · 2023
Film and media equipment for student learning
- $250,000
Ball State University · Muncie, IN · 2022
Camp achieve
- $219,500
Ball State University · Muncie, IN · 2023
School Nurses Enhancing Healthcare Services for K-12 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder project
- $210,000
Nearspace Education · Upland, IN · 2024
Phase I of Dream Big Program (Satellite Construction and College Modular Curriculum Development)
- $200,000
Eiteljorg Museum · Indianapolis, IN · 2025
Quest for the West Event and Four Art Exhibitions
- $200,000
Eiteljorg Museum · Indianapolis, IN · 2024
Quest for the West fundraising event
- $175,000
Eiteljorg Museum · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
Exhibits and Programming
- $175,000
Eiteljorg Museum · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
Special event support
- $174,000
Purdue University Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN · 2025
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Engineering Nexus
- $168,000
Ball State University · Muncie, IN · 2023
Project Special Education, Arts, and Counseling
- $166,667
Conner Prairie · Fishers, IN · 2024
Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the Museum Experience Center
- $166,667
Conner Prairie · Fishers, IN · 2023
Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the new Museum Experience Center
- $166,666
Conner Prairie · Fishers, IN · 2025
Sensory Room and Inclusive Signage in the Museum Experience Center
- $166,000
Ball State University · Muncie, IN · 2022
Autism programming
- $150,000
Muncie Civic Theatre · Muncie, IN · 2025
Boyce Block Remodel
- $150,000
Hillcroft Services · Muncie, IN · 2022
Aba facility in pendleton
- $150,000
Purdue University Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN · 2022
Doermer school of business
- $125,000
Huntington University · Huntington, IN · 2022
Studies and research programs
- $100,000
Indiana Repertory Theatre · Indianapolis, IN · 2025
Come From Away Musical Production
- $100,000
Indianapolis Public Library Foundation · Indianapolis, IN · 2025
Children's Literacy Program and Autism Certification
- $100,000
Jobsource · Anderson, IN · 2025
Heartland Scholar House
- $100,000
Eiteljorg Museum · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
Jon Vanausdall Capital Fund
- $100,000
Ouachita Baptist University · Arkadelphia, AR · 2022
Salary for autism studies, aba thero
- $88,530
Indiana University Foundation · Bloomington, IN · 2025
Jacobs Virtual Academy
- $83,333
Loyola University Chicago School of Education · Chicago, IL · 2025
Online Undergraduate Program in Applied Behavior Studies
- $80,000
Core · Fort Wayne, IN · 2024
Welding Program for Individuals with Disabilities and At-Risk Students
- $80,000
Letourneau University · Longview, TX · 2022
The bridges program
- $75,000
Harrison Center for the Arts · Indianapolis, IN · 2025
Polklore Museum Launch
- $75,000
Minnetrista Museum and Gardens · Muncie, IN · 2025
Development and Installation of Wonderscape
- $50,000
Depauw University · Greencastle, IN · 2025
Comprehensive Support for Autistic Students
- $50,000
Friends of Upland Public Library · Upland, IN · 2025
New Chapter for Upland Public Library
- $50,000
Taylor University · Upland, IN · 2025
Online Master of Education in Special Education
- $50,000
Alucin Study Center · Muncie, IN · 2023
Operational and Program Support
- $50,000
Eiteljorg Museum · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
Quest for the West fundraising event
- $50,000
Harrison Center for the Arts · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
Art as a Visioning Tool program
- $45,000
Youth Global Perspectives · Indianapolis, IN · 2025
College and Career Readiness
- $44,000
Ball State University · Muncie, IN · 2022
Inclusive excellence in grad special
- $40,000
Letourneau University · Longview, TX · 2025
Bridges Program
- $40,000
Letourneau University · Longview, TX · 2023
Support for the Bridges Program for college students on the autism spectrum
- $40,000
Anderson University · Anderson, IN · 2022
Tech & security
- $39,500
Carey Services · Marion, IN · 2023
Enhancing Career-Readiness for Individuals with Disabilities program
- $30,000
Carey Services · Marion, IN · 2025
Autism Training Initiative
- $20,000
The Oaks Academy · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
Diversifying books in the library
- $20,000
The Oaks Academy · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
Diversify library books
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