Ava's Heart
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$306K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Ava's Heart?
Ava's Heart is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Rafael and Sharyl Mendez ($133K), The Caruso Family Foundation ($85K), The Berry Gordy Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $306K in grants to Ava's Heart between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rafael and Sharyl Mendez | $132,575 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Caruso Family Foundation | $85,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Berry Gordy Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Stanley & Joyce | $27,500 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Roth Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Butzel Long Charitable Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Ava's Heart received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Rafael and Sharyl Mendez | ASSISTANCE TO ORGAN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS | $105,000 |
| 2024 | The Caruso Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $60,000 |
| 2024 | The Berry Gordy Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Roth Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Butzel Long Charitable Trust | AVA'S HEART IS A 501 (C) 3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE THAT INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER TO PATIENT'S SUFFERING FROM HEART DISEASE. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Rafael and Sharyl Mendez | ASSISTANCE TO ORGAN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS | $27,575 |
| 2023 | The Caruso Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Stanley & Joyce | TO SUPPORT "AVA'S HOUSE," THE NEW HOUSE THAT PROVIDES MANDATORY THREE-MONTHS POST-TRANSPLANT HOUSING AT NO COST. IT INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON FILM AT ONE OF THEIR SALONS AND TO RECEIVE ALL YEAR PROMOTION VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, PROMOTION ON THEIR WEBSITE, AND A COPY OF THE FILM. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Stanley & Joyce | TO SUPPORT "AVA'S HOUSE," THE NEW HOUSE THAT PROVIDES MANDATORY THREE-MONTHS POST-TRANSPLANT HOUSING AT NO COST. IT INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON FILM AT ONE OF THEIR SALONS AND TO RECEIVE ALL YEAR PROMOTION VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, PROMOTION ON THEIR WEBSITE, AND A COPY OF THE FILM. | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Health | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Stanley & Joyce | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF AVAS HEART IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHO WOULD OTHERWISE LIKELY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE NEEDED TREATMENTS AND CARE. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Stanley & Joyce | TO SUPPORT "AVA'S HOUSE," THE NEW HOUSE THAT PROVIDES MANDATORY THREE-MONTHS POST-TRANSPLANT HOUSING AT NO COST. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Stanley & Joyce | TO SUPPORT "AVA'S HOUSE," THE NEW HOUSE THAT PROVIDES MANDATORY THREE-MONTHS POST-TRANSPLANT HOUSING AT NO COST. IT INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON FILM AT ONE OF THEIR SALONS AND TO RECEIVE ALL YEAR PROMOTION VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, PROMOTION ON OUR WEBSITE, AND A COPY OF THE FILM. | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ava's Heart?
Ava's Heart is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Rafael and Sharyl Mendez ($133K), The Caruso Family Foundation ($85K), The Berry Gordy Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $306K in grants to Ava's Heart between 2020–2024.
Who is Ava's Heart's largest funder?
The Rafael and Sharyl Mendez is the largest recorded funder of Ava's Heart, with $133K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Ava's Heart received?
IRS 990 filings record $306K in grants to Ava's Heart across 13 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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