Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc
AWDA represents the interests of traditional distribution within the Auto Care Association. AWDA provides support through networking leadership opportunities and cross-channel communication.
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc at a glance
In short: Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc gave $115K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,900
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,450
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,450
- Total assets
- $2,518,733
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of the Aftermarket Foundation ($75K). Together the top 2 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 130% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $25K (2020) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Aftermarket Foundation Baltimore, MD | Contribution to foundation offering scholarships to individuals seeking employment in the automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket. | $75,000 |
| Northwood University Midland, MI | AWDA provided grants for Leadership 2.0 registrations | $39,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,518,733 | $152,757 | $141,179 | $114,900 | 2 | $152,757 |
| 2023 | $2,325,865 | $34,336 | $114,435 | $84,850 | 2 | $34,336 |
| 2022 | $2,208,639 | $34,224 | $104,889 | $63,100 | 2 | $34,224 |
| 2021 | $2,597,901 | $259,588 | $83,324 | $50,040 | 2 | $259,588 |
| 2020 | $2,436,234 | $83,494 | $548,950 | $25,000 | 1 | $83,494 |
About Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc is a public charity, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $153K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc is led by Ted Hughes, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ted Hughes
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashlee Arnold
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Harvey
Mac Chairman
Mac Vice Chairman → Mac Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colby Florea
Mac Past Chairman
Mac Vice Chairman → Mac Chairman, 2022
Mac Chairman → Mac Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Beirne
Treasurer Emeritus
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Samuels
Past Chairman
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don G Bickle
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Hovis
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kerins
Mac Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fletcher Lord III
Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Daniel Hanson Jr. (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Chase Baxley (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: AJ Alvarez (2020–2022) — Mac Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Doug Arnold (2020–2021) — Mac Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Larry Northup (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Mauro Cifelli (2020–2021) — Past Chairman
- Former: Tim Trudnowski AAP (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc
How much does Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc give each year?
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc gave $115K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 2 grants.
How large is Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc?
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $153K.
Where does Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc operate?
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc has awarded grants in Maryland, Michigan.
What is Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc's EIN?
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-6011844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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