Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Potomac Falls, VA EIN: 26-2137087

Architectural Woodwork Institute is a public charity based in Potomac Falls, Virginia, formed in 2008. Its stated mission is to identify, cultivate, and deliver resources for education and professional development in the architectural woodwork industry. Its 2024 filing lists grants for woodwork-related career-path programs.

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc gave $202K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$201,672
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$18,334
Median grant
$14,600
Total assets
$2,868,385
+7.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Kansas (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc

Contact

Mailing address: 46179 Westlake Drive 120, Potomac Falls, VA 20165
Phone: (571) 323-3636

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Pittsburg State University Foundation: $50KPittsburg State UniversityFoundation$50KMadison College: $32KMadison College$32KFort Zumwalt School District: $21KFort Zumwalt School District$21KLake Mills High School: $19KLake Mills High School$19KIgnacio High School: $15KIgnacio High School$15KAlhambra Unified School District: $15KAlhambra Unified SchoolDistrict$15KReed-Custer High School: $14KReed-Custer High School$14KAurora Public Schools: $11KAurora Public Schools$11KPrairie View USD 362: $10KPrairie View USD 362$10KTecc-W: $8KTecc-W$8K

The largest 2024 recipient was Pittsburg State University Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $196K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

14<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas (30%), Wisconsin (28%), Colorado (13%), Missouri (11%), and California (7%). The listed grants also included recipients in Illinois and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

PittsburgAlhambraAuroraBraidwoodFort AtkinsonIgnacioLacygneLake MillsLewisvilleMadisonNashvilleOFallonShaker HeightsStoughton

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 0 grants2021 3 grants2022 0 grants2023 11 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $202K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $202K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pittsburg State University Foundation Pittsburg, KSProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$50,107
Madison College Madison, WIProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$32,415
Fort Zumwalt School District OFallon, MOProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$21,373
Lake Mills High School Lake Mills, WIProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$18,930
Ignacio High School Ignacio, COProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$14,995
Alhambra Unified School District Alhambra, CAProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$14,600
Reed-Custer High School Braidwood, ILProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$14,178
Aurora Public Schools Aurora, COProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$11,331
Prairie View USD 362 Lacygne, KSProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$9,727
Tecc-W Lewisville, TXProgram support in woodwork related career paths.$8,417
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$2,868,385$128,460$295,103$201,67211$65,760
2023$2,668,847$97,376$35,373——$43,422
2022$2,277,951$88,181$135,860$57,1623$56,187
2021$2,740,926$2,059,199$36,715——$36,844
2020$527,686$28,128$49,129$10,0001$14,848

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to identify, cultivate, and deliver resources that provide opportunities for education and professional development in the architectural woodwork industry. Its 2024 grants supported programs in woodwork-related career paths at educational institutions, including schools, school districts, a college, and a university foundation.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $201,672. Grants ranged from $5,599 to $50,107, with a median of $14,600. The largest awards were $50,107 to Pittsburg State University Foundation, $32,415 to Madison College, and $21,373 to Fort Zumwalt School District. Each was for program support in woodwork-related career paths.

The organization also reported three grants totaling $57,162 in 2022. It reported no grants in 2023.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Kristine Cox as president, Bruce Spitz as treasurer, Douglas Hague as secretary, and Greg Lutz as director.

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc is led by Kristine Cox, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kristine Cox

    President

    Director → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Lutz

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Douglas Hague

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce Spitz

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: David Nadolski (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Kent Gilchrist (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Robert Stout (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: William Geyer (2020–2021) — Vice President
  • Former: Doug Hague (2020) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc

How much does Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc give each year?

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc gave $202K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

What is Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,600, and its average grant was $18,334, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc give grants?

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc's top state is Kansas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (28%) and Colorado (13%).

Does Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support in woodwork related career paths." (11 grants).

Who are Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pittsburg State University Foundation ($50,107), Madison College ($32,415) and Fort Zumwalt School District ($21,373), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc?

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $128K.

What does Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to identify, cultivate, and deliver resources that provide opportunities for education and professional development in the architectural woodwork industry. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc?

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc's EIN?

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2137087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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