C and J Avery Family Foundation
C and J Avery Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Yorkville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $134K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K.
C and J Avery Family Foundation at a glance
In short: C and J Avery Family Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,150
- -58.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,383
- -44.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $133,578
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who C and J Avery Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bags of Hope ($3K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How C and J Avery Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 131% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bags of Hope Plainfield, IL | Provide Unrestricted Support for Ongoing Activities | $2,500 |
| Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry Plainfield, IL | Provide Unrestricted Support for Ongoing Activities | $2,500 |
| Young Men's Christian Association Joliet Joliet, IL | Provide Unrestricted Support for Ongoing Activities | $2,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,578 | $980 | $10,072 | $7,150 | 3 | $8,724 | $6,673 |
| 2023 | $142,670 | $701 | $21,417 | $17,300 | 4 | $19,363 | $7,605 |
| 2022 | $163,386 | $17 | $15,132 | $12,850 | 4 | $13,996 | $8,575 |
| 2020 | $193,392 | $75 | $9,674 | $7,500 | 3 | — | $9,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C and J Avery Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
C and J Avery Family Foundation is led by Maryl L. Betzwiser, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maryl L. Betzwiser
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Avery
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith L. Avery
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Grant Avery (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Michael Avery (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 C and J Avery Family Foundation
How much does C and J Avery Family Foundation give each year?
C and J Avery Family Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 4 grants.
What is C and J Avery Family Foundation's typical grant size?
C and J Avery Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,383, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C and J Avery Family Foundation give grants?
C and J Avery Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plainfield, IL (2 grants).
Does C and J Avery Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of C and J Avery Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is C and J Avery Family Foundation?
C and J Avery Family Foundation reported $134K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is C and J Avery Family Foundation's EIN?
C and J Avery Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1586989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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