Avvento Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Avvento Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.5 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $8.1 million. 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$8.5 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$8.1 million
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $329,215 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $110,480 | 24 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $329,215 | 32 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $8.5 million | 34 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Avvento 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.
What Avvento Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $8.1 million |
| Texas | 27 | $298,770 |
| Missouri | 1 | $35,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,350 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,100 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund - Account #3575 | General support. | $8.1 million |
| University of St Thomas | General support. | $79,150 |
| Jesuit Southern Province | General support | $35,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University | General support. | $30,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | General support. | $30,000 |
| Alley Theatre | General support. | $28,500 |
| All Saints Catholic Church | General support. | $23,200 |
| Christian Community Service Center | General support. | $21,120 |
| Christus Foundation for Health Care | General support | $20,000 |
| Soleana Stables | General support | $15,000 |
| The Rock Ministries | General support | $15,000 |
| Fuller Life Family | General support | $10,000 |
| Gratia Plena | General support | $10,000 |
| Here I Am Orphan Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| Project One Day | General support | $10,000 |
| The Women's Home | General support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | General support. | $8,500 |
| Texas Equusearch | General support. | $8,500 |
| Women Doing Well | General support. | $6,350 |
| The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund | General support. | $6,000 |
| Core Group Cares - Rise | General support. | $5,000 |
| St Dominic Village | General support. | $5,000 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| Houston Philanthropy Circle | General support. | $3,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | General support. | $2,100 |
| Darkroom Faith | General support. | $2,000 |
| Scaramella Faith Foundation | General support. | $2,000 |
| Casa de Esperama | General support | $1,000 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher | General support. | $1,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | General support | $1,000 |
| Downtown Rotary Club | General support. | $780 |
| The Lellow Foundation | General support. | $500 |
| Galveston Island Meals on Wheels | General support. | $365 |
| Sierra Club of Houston | General support. | $155 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlene Mary Brandau
- Christopher O'Shea
- Julie O'Shea
- James O'Shea
Questions people ask
Does Avvento Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Avvento Foundation give?
$8.5 million in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Avvento Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charlene Mary Brandau (Director), Christopher O'Shea (Director), Julie O'Shea (Director) and James O'Shea (Director).
What does Avvento Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.