Robert J Avila Foundation
Robert J Avila Foundation is a private foundation, based in Barrington, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $89K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $6K.
Robert J Avila Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert J Avila Foundation gave $33K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,200
- +155.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,533
- +155.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $88,973
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert J Avila Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mary of the Bay Food Pantry ($20K). Together the top 4 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert J Avila Foundation gives
- Giving grew 261% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 137% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary of the Bay Food Pantry Warren, RI | Equipment purchase; electrical updates; sponsor annual food program; annual dumpster cost | $19,700 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,500 |
| East Bay Food Pantry Bristol, RI | Donation to general fund | $3,000 |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Bridget Williams U of Massachusetts Warren, RI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,973 | $5,697 | $33,804 | $33,200 | 6 | $33,804 | $5,697 | — |
| 2024 | $114,574 | $6,571 | $13,635 | $13,000 | 6 | $13,000 | $5,936 | — |
| 2023 | $121,773 | $9,938 | $9,681 | $8,000 | 6 | $8,153 | $8,257 | $5,967 |
| 2022 | $121,484 | $11,688 | $9,606 | $9,200 | 8 | $9,256 | $11,282 | $6,598 |
| 2021 | $119,502 | $7,435 | $7,337 | $6,817 | 6 | — | $4,045 | $6,586 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert J Avila Foundation is led by Robin J Remy, Trustee Manager on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin J Remy
Trustee Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robert J Avila Foundation
How much does Robert J Avila Foundation give each year?
Robert J Avila Foundation gave $33K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is Robert J Avila Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert J Avila Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,533, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert J Avila Foundation give grants?
Robert J Avila Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, RI (2 grants) and Bristol, RI (2 grants).
Does Robert J Avila Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Robert J Avila Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Robert J Avila Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert J Avila Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Mary of the Bay Food Pantry ($19,700), East Bay Food Pantry ($3,000) and Roger Williams University ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert J Avila Foundation?
Robert J Avila Foundation reported $89K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What is Robert J Avila Foundation's EIN?
Robert J Avila Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0470783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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