The AVJ Foundation
The organization's exclusive purpose is to operate as a supporting organization for the benefit and support of the community foundation of abilene, a Texas non-profit corporation described in sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) of the code.
The AVJ Foundation at a glance
In short: The AVJ Foundation gave $45K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- -75.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $110,265
- -32.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The AVJ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was M D Anderson Cancer Center ($25K). Together the top 3 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 29 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The AVJ Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2025) to $182K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M D Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Support of General Operations. | $25,000 |
| Park Cities Quail Coalition Dallas, TX | Support of General Operations. | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Northeast Texas Chapter Irving, TX | Support of General Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,265 | $5,517 | $69,512 | $45,000 | 3 | $5,417 |
| 2024 | $164,434 | $5,497 | $213,990 | $182,000 | 7 | $5,497 |
| 2023 | $358,110 | $403,600 | $187,711 | $165,000 | 5 | $3,450 |
| 2022 | $137,673 | $13,639 | $123,264 | $90,225 | 6 | $13,639 |
| 2021 | $275,875 | $139,862 | $89,872 | $80,910 | 8 | $7,362 |
| 2020 | $152,747 | $3,700 | $60,398 | $57,660 | 5 | $3,700 |
About The AVJ Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The AVJ Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Abilene, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $110K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The AVJ Foundation is led by Patti Jones, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patti Jones
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Vinson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Beckham
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Alford
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kc Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mindy Patterson (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Blanks (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bud Darby (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Laurie Eagle (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The AVJ Foundation
How much does The AVJ Foundation give each year?
The AVJ Foundation gave $45K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $182K across 7 grants.
What is The AVJ Foundation's typical grant size?
The AVJ Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The AVJ Foundation give grants?
The AVJ Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The AVJ Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The AVJ Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The AVJ Foundation?
The AVJ Foundation reported $110K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What is The AVJ Foundation?
The AVJ Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Abilene, TX. It holds $110K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The AVJ Foundation's EIN?
The AVJ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2625919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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