Armstrong World Industries Fndtn
The Armstrong World Industries Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It supports organizations and community spaces intended to help people live better and healthier lives, with an emphasis on improving buildings and the services provided within them.
Armstrong World Industries Fndtn at a glance
In short: Armstrong World Industries Fndtn gave $692K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $692K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $692,335
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $692,335
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $692,335
- Total assets
- $10,234,139
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Armstrong World Industries Fndtn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website also describes an application window for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations for 2026 Better Building Grants.
- Review Cycle
- The stated 2026 application window is April 1–June 30, 2026.
- Deadline
- The stated 2026 application window is April 1–June 30, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2500 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: (717) 396-2704
Website: https://armstrong.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Armstrong World Industries Fndtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 85 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports communities where AWI operates, including places where AWI employees live and work. Its 2024 reported grant dollars went entirely to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Armstrong World Industries Fndtn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $261K (2020) to $692K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $692K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List of Organizations See Attached, PA | See Attached | $692,335 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,234,139 | $463,626 | $733,019 | $692,335 | 1 | $692,335 | $430,981 | $476,276 |
| 2023 | $9,898,761 | $336,350 | $629,088 | $593,161 | 1 | $593,161 | $304,947 | $449,817 |
| 2022 | $9,176,767 | $177,688 | $503,348 | $496,554 | 1 | $496,554 | $173,638 | $427,379 |
| 2021 | $9,507,050 | $1,148 | $596,404 | $598,561 | 53 | $598,561 | — | $491,086 |
| 2020 | $10,109,775 | $10,205,546 | $245,502 | $261,405 | 29 | — | $5,288 | $54,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Armstrong World Industries Fndtn reported a distributable amount of $476K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation says it invests in organizations that “embolden people to live better and healthier lives” by helping ensure access to services and spaces where people can thrive. Its Better Building Grants support facility maintenance and larger renovation, modernization, or improvement projects. The Foundation also describes supporting nonprofits that improve interior spaces and buildings, and says it favors projects where AWI can contribute in-kind or discounted products and design support.
The Foundation’s stated community criteria include meeting at least two of the following: operating in communities where AWI employees live and work; renovating facilities to improve the spaces and the quality of services provided; elevating the importance of design and buildings in people’s lives; and serving people most in need, particularly underserved children in early childhood education.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s 2024 filing reports one grant totaling $692,335, with the recipient and purpose identified as “see attached.” All grant dollars were reported for a recipient in Pennsylvania. The filing reports one grant in each of the previous two years as well: $593,161 in 2023 and $496,554 in 2022. Because the 2024 filing lists one grant, its smallest, largest, and median grant were all $692,335.
The Foundation’s website describes Better Building Maintenance Grants for routine repairs, upkeep, and essential facility improvements, and Renovation Grants for larger-scale projects. A 2024 renovation-grant application described support for capital campaigns to build, expand, or upgrade facilities, with a maximum grant of $100,000; it said the Foundation funded one to three major projects per calendar year in communities where AWI operates. A 2024 maintenance-grant application invited past renovation-grant recipients to apply and specified requests between $5,000 and $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Salena Coachman as president; Jennifer Gaalswyk, Kelly Strunk, Jay Steller, Theresa Womble, and Sally Kresge as directors; Daniel Haldeman as treasurer; Beverly Berkheimer as assistant secretary; and Kathryn Weinrich-Ruiz as secretary.
Armstrong World Industries Fndtn is led by Salena Coachman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Salena Coachman
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer R. Gaalswyk
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Strunk
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay Steller
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sally Kresge
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Theresa Womble
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Beverly Berkheimer
Assistant Se
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Daniel Haldeman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kathryn Weinrich-Ruiz
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: John Steller (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Weinrich Ruiz (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Helen Sahi (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer L. Johnson (2020–2022) — President & D
- Former: Megan E. Baldassano (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Alan Kidd (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bryan Y. M. Tham (2020) — Secretary
- Former: John Lucente (2020) — Director
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 Armstrong World Industries Fndtn
How much does Armstrong World Industries Fndtn give each year?
Armstrong World Industries Fndtn gave $692K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $593K across 1 grant.
How large is Armstrong World Industries Fndtn?
Armstrong World Industries Fndtn reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $692K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $476K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Armstrong World Industries Fndtn fund?
The Foundation says it invests in organizations that “embolden people to live better and healthier lives” by helping ensure access to services and spaces where people can thrive. Its Better Building Grants support facility maintenance and larger renovation, modernization, or improvement projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Armstrong World Industries Fndtn?
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Armstrong World Industries Fndtn make grants?
The Foundation supports communities where AWI operates, including places where AWI employees live and work. Its 2024 reported grant dollars went entirely to Pennsylvania.
What is Armstrong World Industries Fndtn's EIN?
Armstrong World Industries Fndtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2387950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Armstrong World Industries Fndtn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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