The Armstrong World Industries Foundation (AWIF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation established in 1985 and headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The foundation invests in organizations that embolden people to live better and healthier lives by supporting communities through funding for services and spaces that allow individuals to thrive.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$692K
+16.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$692K
+16.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on ensuring access to healthy and beautiful spaces in communities where Armstrong World Industries operates. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Health
- Substance abuse prevention
- Hunger relief
- Housing development
- Human services
- Community development
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants through its **Better Building Grant** program, which includes two grant types:
Grant Types
How to Apply
Applications are accepted during defined annual windows. For 2026, the application period is April 1 – June 30, 2026. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports communities where Armstrong World Industries operates, with particular emphasis on Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $9.9 million
- Total Revenue: $336,000
- Total Expenses: $629,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Impact:
- Since 1985, AWIF has invested more than $50 million back into communities where Armstrong World Industries operates
- Over the last decade, the foundation has donated $6 million or more
Tax Status:
- EIN: 23-2387950
- Tax-exempt since June 1986
- Designated as 501(c)(3)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,234,139 | $9,898,761 | $9,176,767 |
| Revenue | $463,626 | $336,350 | $177,688 |
| Expenses | $733,019 | $629,088 | $503,348 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $692,335 | $593,161 | $496,554 |
| Net Investment Income | $430,981 | $304,947 | $173,638 |
| Distributable Amount | $476,276 | $449,817 | $427,379 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jay Steller serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of AWIF and holds the position of Vice President Treasury & Risk Management at Armstrong World Industries.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALENA COACHMAN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JENNIFER GAALSWYK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KELLY STRUNK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAY STELLER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| THERESA WOMBLE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SALLY KRESGE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DANIEL HALDEMAN | TREASURER | — | — |
| BEVERLY BERKHEIMER | ASSISTANT SE | — | — |
| KATHRYN WEINRICH-RUIZ | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported significant community projects including:
Schreiber Pediatric facility expansion
Construction of the Lancaster Public Library
Creation of the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Center
Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic improvements
The foundation continues to make annual grant announcements and maintains an active grantmaking program, with 2025 grantees recently announced.
Meet Armstrong World Industries Foundation\u2019s 2025 grantees - Fig LancasterSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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