Avery Dennison Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Avery Dennison Foundation is a private foundation in Azusa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $889,875. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$889,875
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.4 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 65 | $27.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 62 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Avery Dennison 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 Avery Dennison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York. It also paid $3,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Ohio | 16 | $349,813 |
| California | 16 | $289,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $257,839 |
| Michigan | 1 | $48,900 |
| Illinois | 3 | $30,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA Inc | General operating support | $889,875 |
| Global Impact | Employee assistance fund | $650,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | General operating support | $316,550 |
| Institute of International Education | Global scholars, education access | $295,108 |
| Avina Americas | Environmental sustainability | $200,000 |
| The Resource Foundation | Education access and grant administrative expenses | $157,500 |
| Global Forest Generation | Environmental sustainability | $150,000 |
| United Way of Lake County | United way grant | $144,813 |
| Building Markets | Secure livelihoods | $100,000 |
| The Hunar Foundation | Secure livelihoods | $100,000 |
| Ideoorg | Pilot human centered design | $95,000 |
| Minds Matter Cleveland | Education access | $50,000 |
| Scholarship America | Scholarships | $48,900 |
| Action Against Hunger | Sponsorships | $25,000 |
| Globalgiving | Disaster response | $22,839 |
| Backpack Beginnings | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Bogg Ministries | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hannah's Treasure Chest | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hispanic Heritage Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hancock County Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| ACLU | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Uncf | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Babe of Whitley County | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg & Leominster | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Assoc (Cccca) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Kids Book Bank | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Colors | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Dancing Dreams | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Ottowa County | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Inner City Arts | General operating support | $10,000 |
| La Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lemons of Love | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Little Annie's Hope Train | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lone Star Wheelers | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Marine Sanctuary FDTN | Sponsorships | $10,000 |
| Painesville City Local Schools Educational Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alicia Procello
- Deena Baker-Nel
- Raymond van Den Berg
- Camile Beneditti
- Anil Sharma
- Tina Hart
- Greg Lovins
- Vikas Arora
- Michael Barton
- Steve Mason
- Jeroen Diderich
Questions people ask
Does Avery Dennison Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Avery Dennison Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Avery Dennison Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alicia Procello (President), Deena Baker-Nel (Secretary), Raymond van Den Berg (Treasurer) and Camile Beneditti (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Avery Dennison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.