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Est.

2014

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Avow Foundation Inc, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $1.8 million in grants to two grantees in 2024. Importantly, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and only considers funding through invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Avow Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Avow's mission is to create peace of mind by providing compassionate care and support to those who need it. In 2024, Avow served thousands across Southwest Florida through hospice, non-hospice palliative care, grief support, and specialized children's services. Milestones included caring for 900+ hospice and palliative patients simultaneously and a 77.6% increase in palliative care visits. Key initiatives included expanding into rural Immokalee and broadening bereavement support through in-person and virtual services. The Avow Kids program helped youth ages 5-17 navigate grief through counseling, camps, and workshops. Many services were delivered at no cost. The Avow Foundation generates philanthropic revenue to support all Avow programs and services not funded by insurance. In 2024, philanthropy enabled continued growth of essential care delivered by 350+ skilled staff, with over 22,000 volunteer hours extending Avow's mission throughout the community.
Total Funding Given
$1.8M
2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$2.1M
Median 2nd year grant
$987.2K
J
Jaysen Roa
Board Member
P
Phyllis Hall
Board Member
D
Darren Gersch
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Avow Foundation Inc?
No. Avow Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Avow Foundation Inc give?
Avow Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Avow Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Avow Foundation Inc fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Avow Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Avow Foundation Inc awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Avow Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Avow Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include AVOW Hospice Inc and Avow Care Services Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Avow Foundation Inc?
Avow Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.