Avvento Foundation
Avvento Foundation is a Houston, Texas–based private foundation that files Form 990-PF. It makes donations to religious, charitable, and educational institutions and states that it has no direct charitable activities or control over how recipients use the funds.
Avvento Foundation at a glance
In short: Avvento Foundation gave $8.5M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $249K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,458,304
- +2469.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $248,774
- +2318.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $793,198
- -88.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Avvento Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 3205 Ridgeway Valley Lane, Houston, TX 77055
Phone: (713) 201-0189
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Avvento Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund - Account #3575 ($8.1M). Together the top 10 received $8.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 114 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in Texas. The filing also lists grants to organizations in Missouri, Louisiana, and Tennessee, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars as reported. The largest New York grant was the $8,054,084 contribution to the Goldman Sachs donor-advised fund account.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How Avvento Foundation gives
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23072% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2021) to $8.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund - Account #3575 Albany, NY | General Support. | $8,054,084 |
| University of St Thomas Houston, TX | General Support. | $79,150 |
| Jesuit Southern Province St. Louis, MO | General Support | $35,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | General Support. | $30,000 |
| Seton Education Partners New York, NY | General Support. | $30,000 |
| Alley Theatre Houston, TX | General Support. | $28,500 |
| All Saints Catholic Church Houston, TX | General Support. | $23,200 |
| Christian Community Service Center Houston, TX | General Support. | $21,120 |
| Christus Foundation for Health Care Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Soleana Stables Angleton, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported for each filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $793,198 | $1,966,645 | $8,574,822 | $8,458,304 | 34 | $8,474,566 | $1,908,341 | $215,635 |
| 2024 | $6,777,786 | $406,169 | $430,774 | $329,215 | 32 | $341,212 | $348,951 | $405,093 |
| 2023 | $6,845,843 | $207,584 | $229,995 | $110,480 | 24 | $148,842 | $143,353 | $369,661 |
| 2022 | $6,862,168 | $7,033,959 | $101,338 | $36,503 | 21 | $79,291 | $88,219 | $182,597 |
| 2021 | $406,853 | $407,779 | $926 | $750 | 3 | $750 | $7,476 | $4,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Avvento Foundation reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, arts organizations, churches, and social-service organizations. The University of St. Thomas describes itself as a Catholic university committed to the Catholic intellectual tradition and dialogue between faith and reason. Alley Theatre says it seeks to inspire and enchant lives through theatrical experiences. Christian Community Service Center says it serves people who are poor, hungry, disabled, or otherwise in need while respecting their differences. These are the recipient organizations’ descriptions of their work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $8,458,304. Individual grants ranged from $155 to $8,054,084, with a median of $8,500. The largest grant, $8,054,084, went to Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund—Account #3575 for general support. Other notable grants included $79,150 to the University of St. Thomas, $35,000 to Jesuit Southern Province, $30,000 each to Louisiana Tech University and Seton Education Partners, and $28,500 to Alley Theatre; each was listed for general support.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charlene Mary Brandau, Christopher O’Shea, Julie O’Shea, and James O’Shea as directors.
Avvento Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James O'Shea
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Charlene Mary Brandau
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher O'Shea
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julie O'Shea
Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to James O'Shea (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Avvento Foundation
How much does Avvento Foundation give each year?
Avvento Foundation gave $8.5M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $329K across 32 grants.
What is Avvento Foundation's typical grant size?
Avvento Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $248,774, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Avvento Foundation give grants?
Avvento Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (19 grants).
Does Avvento Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Avvento Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Avvento Foundation's largest grantees?
Avvento Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund - Account #3575 ($8,054,084), University of St Thomas ($79,150) and Jesuit Southern Province ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Avvento Foundation?
Avvento Foundation reported $793K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Avvento Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, arts organizations, churches, and social-service organizations. The University of St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Avvento Foundation?
Avvento Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Avvento Foundation's EIN?
Avvento Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3061205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Avvento 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Avvento Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/avvento-foundation-morg_3c299555385a49f6b104160ee04e5a55
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