Avila Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $356K. Net investment income was $220K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
-3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$356K
+99.9% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+71.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Avila Fund reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Avila Fund
Based on IRS filings
Avila Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $356K. Net investment income was $220K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,550,562 | $4,699,605 | $4,935,472 |
| Revenue | $281,187 | $18,106 | $-331,944 |
| Expenses | $430,230 | $253,973 | $543,822 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $376,676 | $199,362 | $498,523 |
| Net Investment Income | $220,094 | $109,865 | $88,932 |
| Distributable Amount | $286,929 | $243,403 | $282,277 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Museum of Us ($115,874), Ucsd School ($60,000), Coastal Roots Farm ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COASTAL ROOTS FARM ENCINITAS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| SAN DIEGO FOOD SYSTEM ALLIANCE SAN DIEGO, CA | SAN DIEGO COUNTY FOOD VISION 2030 | $50,000 |
| SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S FOUNDATION SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| MUSEUM OF US SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $115,874 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD NEW YORK CITY, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| UCSD SCHOOL LA JOLLA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| KUMEYAAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EL CAJON, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN WADDELL | PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| ELI WADDELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATE WADDELL | TREASURER/ CFO | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avila Fund?
Avila Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Avila Fund?
As of 2024, Avila Fund holds $4.6M in total assets with $281K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $356K in 2024.
Where does Avila Fund operate?
Avila Fund has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does Avila Fund award?
In 2024, Avila Fund awarded 7 grants totaling $356K — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Avila Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Avila Fund reported a distributable amount of $287K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Avila Fund's EIN?
Avila Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2109661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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