AVC Foundation
AVC Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
AVC Foundation at a glance
In short: AVC Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,775
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,775
- Median grant
- $1,775
- Total assets
- $27,939
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who AVC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SFM Foundation ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How AVC Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $11K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SFM Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Support | $1,775 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,939 | $1,882 | $1,775 | 1 | $1,775 | $1,409 |
| 2024 | $29,821 | — | — | — | — | $1,469 |
| 2023 | $29,821 | $11,227 | $11,000 | 4 | $11,227 | $1,810 |
| 2022 | $41,048 | — | — | — | — | $2,022 |
| 2021 | $41,048 | $16,629 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $2,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AVC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AVC Foundation is led by Christopher Downing, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Downing
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alexandria Flood
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Victoria Downing
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about AVC Foundation
How much does AVC Foundation give each year?
AVC Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is AVC Foundation?
AVC Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does AVC Foundation operate?
AVC Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Texas.
What is AVC Foundation's EIN?
AVC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2894835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work AVC Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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