George a Avril Family Fund
The George a Avril Family Fund is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to organizations supporting arts and culture, education, a zoo, and land conservation, primarily in Ohio.
George a Avril Family Fund at a glance
In short: George a Avril Family Fund gave $43K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,909
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $48,756
- -31.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% 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 George a Avril Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the fund accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a written request. The filing lists no restrictions or limits on awards. Contact John G Avril.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline.
- Deadline
- No deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: John G Avril
Mailing address: 19 Corbin Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 641-0566
Email: john.avril@fuse.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George a Avril Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Art Museum ($6K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 8% to recipients in New Hampshire. The listed grants include organizations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Hanover, New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George a Avril Family Fund open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 246% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $43K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati, OH | Support Art Museum | $5,500 |
| Cincinnati May Festival Cincinnati, OH | Support Choir | $5,500 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH | Support Museum | $5,500 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | Support Orchestra | $5,500 |
| Taft Museum of Art Cincinnati, OH | Support Art Museum | $5,500 |
| Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati, OH | Support Zoo | $5,000 |
| The Hillside Trust Cincinnati, OH | Support for Land Conservation | $3,000 |
| Thayer School of Engineering Hanover, NH | Provide Education & Financial Assist | $2,500 |
| Cinti College Conservatory of Music Cincinnati, OH | Support CCM | $2,500 |
| Walnut Hills High School Cincinnati, OH | Support Education | $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 | $48,756 | $21,066 | $43,766 | $43,000 | 11 | $43,100 | $20,400 | $17,533 |
| 2023 | $71,456 | $37,580 | $38,297 | $35,500 | 10 | $35,600 | $35,312 | $19,467 |
| 2022 | $72,173 | $31,023 | $41,908 | $41,500 | 12 | $41,600 | $30,848 | $19,960 |
| 2021 | $83,058 | $9,770 | $32,083 | $31,700 | 11 | $31,800 | $9,595 | $20,549 |
| 2020 | $105,371 | $9,179 | $19,091 | $17,400 | 12 | — | $7,754 | $18,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a Avril Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 fund is provided. The 2024 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, education, a zoo, and land conservation. Among the recipients, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as seeking and sharing inspiration. The Cincinnati Museum Center says it inspires people to learn about the world through science, regional history, and educational experiences. The Taft Museum of Art says it connects people with great art, and The Hillside Trust says it works to preserve hillsides through research, education, land conservation, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $43,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,500, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $5,500 each to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati May Festival, Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Taft Museum of Art. Other grants included $5,000 to the Cincinnati Zoo, $3,000 to The Hillside Trust, $2,500 each to Thayer School of Engineering and Cinti College Conservatory of Music, $1,500 to Walnut Hills High School, and $1,000 to Dartmouth College Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John G Avril as president.
George a Avril Family Fund is led by John G. Avril, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John G. Avril
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 George a Avril Family Fund
How much does George a Avril Family Fund give each year?
George a Avril Family Fund gave $43K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 10 grants.
What is George a Avril Family Fund's typical grant size?
George a Avril Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George a Avril Family Fund that year got $4K on average.
Where does George a Avril Family Fund give grants?
George a Avril Family Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (9 grants) and Hanover, NH (2 grants).
Does George a Avril Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on George a Avril Family Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George a Avril Family Fund's largest grantees?
George a Avril Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Cincinnati Art Museum ($5,500), Cincinnati May Festival ($5,500) and Cincinnati Museum Center ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George a Avril Family Fund?
George a Avril Family Fund reported $49K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George a Avril Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. The 2024 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, education, a zoo, and land conservation. Among the recipients, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as seeking and sharing inspiration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George a Avril Family Fund?
The filing says the fund accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George a Avril Family Fund's EIN?
George a Avril Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6056635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George a Avril Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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