Aversa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aversa Foundation is a private foundation in Granada Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,950 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,950
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,450 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,900 | 34 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $60,450 | 41 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $65,950 | 40 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Aversa Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Aversa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $43,700 |
| Virginia | 4 | $4,250 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $2,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | General charitable use | $8,000 |
| The Huntington Library | General charitable use | $6,000 |
| Reagan Presidential Library | General charitable use | $5,500 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General charitable use | $3,700 |
| Los Angeles Opera | General charitable use | $3,500 |
| Geffen Playhouse | General charitable use | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation | General charitable use | $3,000 |
| Food Forward | General charitable use | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | General charitable use | $2,000 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | General charitable use | $2,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic | General charitable use | $2,000 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance | General charitable use | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hospital | General charitable use | $2,000 |
| The Santa Fe Opera | General charitable use | $1,500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General charitable use | $1,500 |
| Young America's Foundation | General charitable use | $1,500 |
| Charity Navigator | General charitable use | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Research | $1,000 |
| Marines Toys for Tots | General charitable use | $1,000 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation | General charitable use | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General charitable use | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General charitable use | $1,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | General charitable use | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General charitable use | $1,000 |
| Washington Women in Need | General charitable use | $1,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | General charitable use | $750 |
| 4 Paws for Ability | General charitable use | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General charitable use | $500 |
| America's Vetdogs | General charitable use | $500 |
| Auburn Humane Society | General charitable use | $500 |
| California Science Center | General charitable use | $500 |
| California State Parks | General charitable use | $500 |
| Compassion and Choices | General charitable use | $500 |
| Encore Creativity Corporation | General charitable use | $500 |
| Italian-American Museum of Los Angeles | General charitable use | $500 |
| Lapd Devonshire Pals | General charitable use | $500 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | General charitable use | $500 |
| Pacific Science Center | General charitable use | $500 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | General charitable use | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General charitable use | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Aversano
- Victoria Aversano
Questions people ask
Does Aversa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aversa Foundation give?
$65,950 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Aversa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Aversano (Trustee) and Victoria Aversano (Trustee).
What does Aversa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.