Avalon Nature Preserve Inc
Preselected recipients only
Avalon Nature Preserve Inc is a private foundation in Stony Brook, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $470,980 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $185,000. 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$470,980
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$55.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $311,844 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $212,415 | 51 | $46.1 million |
| 2023 | $311,844 | 53 | $55.9 million |
| 2024 | $470,980 | 53 | $55.6 million |
How to apply
Avalon Nature Preserve Inc 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 Avalon Nature Preserve Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $453,791 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,204 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $2,589 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,062 |
| California | 3 | $749 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $600 |
| Maryland | 2 | $565 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $208 |
| Arizona | 1 | $206 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Head of the Harbor | General support | $185,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | General support | $159,500 |
| The Safina Center | General support | $27,500 |
| Western Suffolk Boces | General support | $25,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | General support | $22,910 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $10,276 |
| Save the Sound | General support | $10,000 |
| Sweetbriar Nature Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Frank Melville Memorial Park | Maintaining the preserve for visitors to enjoy throughout all seasons. | $2,500 |
| Ward Melville Heritage Organization | General support | $2,500 |
| Old Field Farm LTD | General support | $2,000 |
| Save-A-Pet | General support | $1,200 |
| Hallockville Museum Farm | General support | $1,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
| Long Island Museums | General support | $1,000 |
| Longhouse Reserve | General support | $1,000 |
| Pivot Works Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Quogue Wildlife Refuge | General support | $1,000 |
| St James Hoh Preservation Coalition | General support | $1,000 |
| Three Village Community Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $680 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $600 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General support | $515 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $515 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Danny and Ron's Rescue | General support | $500 |
| Four Harbors Audubon Society | General support | $500 |
| Friends of Hempstead | General support | $500 |
| Three Village Garden Club | General support | $500 |
| The Sato Project | General support | $412 |
| Donorschooseorg | General support | $365 |
| Broadway Cares | General support | $209 |
| Team Red White & Blue Inc | General support | $208 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $207 |
| The Trevor Project Development | General support | $207 |
| Borderlands Restoration Network | General support | $206 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | General support | $206 |
| Humane Society International | General support | $206 |
| Island Harvest | General support | $206 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Gaffney
- Victoria Gerard
- Gregg Eisenstein
- John Casey
- Paul Randall
- Charles Munch
- Michael Strozier
- Katharine Griffiths
- Elizabeth Williamson
Questions people ask
Does Avalon Nature Preserve Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Avalon Nature Preserve Inc give?
$470,980 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Avalon Nature Preserve Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Gaffney (Director), Victoria Gerard (Director), Gregg Eisenstein (Director) and John Casey (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Avalon Nature Preserve Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and animals.