JES Avanti Foundation Inc
JES Avanti Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Hughesville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $588K.
JES Avanti Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JES Avanti Foundation Inc gave $2K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $304.286), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,130
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $304
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $17,974,864
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who JES Avanti Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tropical Audubon Society ($911). Together the top 7 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JES Avanti Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $2K (2024) to $4K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Audubon Society Miami, FL | To Conserve and Restore South Florida Ecosystems. | $911 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Autism Research | $432 |
| A Family in Need Turnersville, NJ | To alleviate the financial strain for families facing adversity. | $357 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | To protect the lands, water, and climate that species need to survive | $300 |
| Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | To plant trees with intention at a global scale | $50 |
| Friends of Maxwell Hall Hughsville, MD | To Support Maxwell Hall | $50 |
| Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation Hopewell, VA | To develop an open dialogue between dachshund owners, breeders, rescues and veterinarians sharing information to help every doxie live a long happy life | $30 |
Ready to take the next step with JES Avanti Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,974,864 | $647,458 | $532,031 | $2,130 | 7 | $1,671,998 | $587,965 |
| 2023 | $18,181,508 | $1,036,193 | $603,581 | $2,159 | 6 | $888,384 | $978,111 |
| 2022 | $17,522,813 | $376,460 | $709,706 | $2,750 | 6 | $609,497 | $463,950 |
| 2021 | $17,638,341 | $877,640 | $563,381 | $4,145 | 5 | $419,855 | $820,212 |
| 2020 | $17,338,781 | $4,367,246 | $436,139 | $2,613 | 5 | — | $326,830 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JES Avanti Foundation Inc is led by James Sanders, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Sanders
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beau Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Sanders
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
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 JES Avanti Foundation Inc
How much does JES Avanti Foundation Inc give each year?
JES Avanti Foundation Inc gave $2K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 6 grants.
What is JES Avanti Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JES Avanti Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $304, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JES Avanti Foundation Inc give grants?
JES Avanti Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and New Jersey (17%).
Does JES Avanti Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on JES Avanti Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are JES Avanti Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JES Avanti Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tropical Audubon Society ($911), Eagles Autism Challenge ($432) and A Family in Need ($357), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JES Avanti Foundation Inc?
JES Avanti Foundation Inc reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $647K.
What is JES Avanti Foundation Inc's EIN?
JES Avanti Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2624595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in JES Avanti Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Maryland
Greater Horizons
Kansas City, MO
Greater Horizons distributes donor-advised fund grants to eligible U.S. charities and institutions across a wide range of causes; international organizations may also be supported after additional due diligence. In 2024, its grants had a median of $15,000, though amounts varied widely. Grants are requested by fund holders, and no general application process for organizations seeking funding is described.
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
3,282
Total Given
$212.2M
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits and other partners working to improve outcomes for children and young people, including family strengthening, child welfare, education, employment, community development and juvenile justice. In 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $1,185,000, with a median of $40,000. Grants are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
1,462
Total Given
$93.1M
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Owings Mills, MD
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation funds direct services, programs, general operations, and capital projects in housing, health, jobs, education, and aging for low-income and vulnerable people. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000; its Small Grants Program offers up to $50,000 over two years, with funding focused on Baltimore, Hawaiʻi, Israel, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. It awards grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
872
Total Given
$127.8M
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University funds a broad range of education, research, health, and community-related work, with 2025 grants ranging from $5,500 to nearly $95 million and a median of $100,000; many of the largest awards were sub-awards. Its grants went to organizations across the U.S., with the largest shares in California and Maryland, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$25.3B
Grants
813
Total Given
$594.1M
The Keith Campbell Foundation
Bethesda, MD
The Keith Campbell Foundation funds nonprofits working for equitable, livable communities, especially on watershed health, clean water, agriculture, and related community needs, with a focus on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays and California’s San Francisco Bay watershed. Giving varies widely: 2024 grants ranged from $40 to $1.5 million, with a median of $5,000. It accepts unsolicited requests, with two application cycles per year.
Assets
$420.2M
Grants
688
Total Given
$27.9M
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Bethesda, MD
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds cystic fibrosis research, drug development, specialized care, and related training and clinical programs. In 2024, its grants had a median of about $150,000, with awards ranging from $2,800 to nearly $12.9 million; it supports work nationwide. Applications are submitted through specific funding opportunities, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$5.0B
Grants
624
Total Given
$189.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from JES Avanti Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
JES Avanti Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?