Avonlea Charitable Foundation
Avonlea Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Juan Capistrano, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including education, arts, homelessness services, and victim services.
Avonlea Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Avonlea Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,500
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,542
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $660,810
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Avonlea Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 27946 Suffolk Lane, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 500-4693
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Avonlea Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Musical Theater Academy of Orange C ($5K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (44%), Pennsylvania (24%), Indiana (12%), Oregon (12%), and Hawaii (6%). The listed 2024 grants also included a grant to an organization in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Avonlea Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $74K (2018). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Musical Theater Academy of Orange C Newport Beach, CA | Arts - Musical Theater for Kids | $5,000 |
| Brebeuf Preparatory School Indianapolis, IN | School/Education | $5,000 |
| Reed College Portland, OR | School/Education | $5,000 |
| My Friend's Place Los Angeles, CA | Homeless Services | $3,500 |
| Stand up for Kids Irvine, CA | Various General Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Kristi's Cattitude Lahaina, HI | Aid to Animals Affected by the Maui Wildfires. | $2,500 |
| Laura's House Ladera Ranch, CA | Victims Services for Abused Women | $2,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Tustin, CA | Homeless Services | $1,500 |
| CASA Romantica Cultural Center Gard San Clemente, CA | Historical Society | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $660,810 | $47,066 | $49,074 | $42,500 | 12 | $42,500 | $40,273 | $38,828 |
| 2023 | $678,058 | $26,282 | $47,464 | $38,000 | 14 | $38,000 | $16,766 | $36,758 |
| 2022 | $701,274 | $131,298 | $53,456 | $47,000 | 19 | $47,000 | $124,805 | $37,403 |
| 2021 | $617,996 | $72,864 | $43,782 | $37,700 | 16 | $37,700 | $66,341 | $40,726 |
| 2020 | $588,914 | $13,543 | $36,894 | $30,400 | 4 | — | $7,904 | $34,155 |
| 2018 | $602,681 | $45,807 | $84,821 | $73,551 | 27 | — | $34,280 | $38,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Avonlea Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for schools and educational purposes, children’s musical theater, homeless services, services for survivors of abuse and human trafficking, and animal aid related to the Maui wildfires.
Among the grantees, Laura’s House describes its mission as changing beliefs and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while providing a safe space for people and families affected by abuse. Shared Hope International says it works to rescue and restore women and children in crisis and to prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and slavery. The Los Angeles Mission says it works to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, and the Orange County Rescue Mission says it provides services including counseling, education, job training, shelter, and food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $42,500 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Swarthmore College – an individual recipient for school/education; $5,000 each to Musical Theater Academy of Orange County for musical theater for kids, Brebeuf Preparatory School for school/education, and Reed College for school/education; and $3,500 each to My Friend’s Place for homeless services and Stand Up for Kids for general charitable purposes.
Other 2024 recipients included Kristi’s Cattitude ($2,500), Laura’s House ($2,000), Orange County Rescue Mission ($1,500), Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens ($1,500), Los Angeles Mission ($1,500), and Shared Hope International ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Holly W. Robinson as Trustee and Glyn A. Robinson as Director.
Avonlea Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glyn A. Robinson
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly W. Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Avonlea Charitable Foundation
How much does Avonlea Charitable Foundation give each year?
Avonlea Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 14 grants.
What is Avonlea Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Avonlea Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,542, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Avonlea Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Avonlea Charitable Foundation give grants?
Avonlea Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Avonlea Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Avonlea Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Homeless Services" (3 grants) and "School/Education" (3 grants).
Who are Avonlea Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Avonlea Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Musical Theater Academy of Orange C ($5,000), Brebeuf Preparatory School ($5,000) and Reed College ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Avonlea Charitable Foundation?
Avonlea Charitable Foundation reported $661K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Avonlea Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for schools and educational purposes, children’s musical theater, homeless services, services for survivors of abuse and human trafficking, and animal aid related to the Maui wildfires. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Avonlea Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Avonlea Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Avonlea Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1287495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Avonlea Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 14, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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