AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT

Private foundation · Grantmaker Tucson, AZ EIN: 36-6050191

AWH FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2023 filing lists 27 grants totaling $332,965.

Key facts about AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT

In short: AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT gave $333K across 27 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Arizona. 33% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
36-6050191
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$332,965
Grants made (2023)
27
Average grant
$12,332
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2023)
Total assets
$2,309,149
Primary geography
Arizona (66% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

-45.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$333K

-22.7% YoY

Grant Count

27

-40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+28.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $14K. How we count

Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.

  • 63% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
  • Giving fell 21% from 2020 to 2023. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Arizona Foundation says it supports and enhances the University of Arizona through private support, while Lakeland University describes its work as educating students through liberal arts and experiential learning. Special Gifts Theatre says it enhances the lives of students with developmental and physical disabilities through theatrical classes; Gabriels Angels says it connects youth with the healing power of pets and compassionate adults.

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $332,965. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $50,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation, $30,000 to Hillsdale College, $25,000 each to Simon Youth Foundation and SPL Sports Foundation, and $20,000 each to Lakeland University, Lutheran Services of Southern Arizona, and the University of Michigan Cancer Center.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2023, grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (66%), Michigan (15%), Virginia (9%), Wisconsin (6%), and Illinois (5%).

Grant Distribution by State

17states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.

Cities

TucsonHillsdaleChicagoNew YorkNorthbrookTopekaPlymouthAnn ArborChesapeakeCincinnatiHomerJonesvilleLitchfieldMemphisOklahoma CityPhoenixRansonDes MoinesJacksonvilleNogales

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K21 grants2019 56 grants2020 43 grants2021 45 grants2022 27 grants2023

From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2019) to $448K (2021). In 2023 it made 27 grants totaling $333K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

University of Arizona Foundation: $50KUniversity of ArizonaFoundation$50KHillsdale College: $30KHillsdale College$30KSimon Youth Foundation: $25KSimon Youth Foundation$25KSPL Sports Foundation: $25KSPL Sports Foundation$25KLakeland University: $20KLakeland University$20KLutheran Services of Southern Arizona: $20KLutheran Services of SouthernArizona$20KUniv of Michigan Cancer Center: $20KUniv of Michigan Cancer Center$20KUnited Way of Tucson: $15KUnited Way of Tucson$15KPrimavera Foundation: $10KPrimavera Foundation$10KCommunity Food Bank of Southern Arizona: $10KCommunity Food Bank ofSouthern Arizona$10K

The largest 2023 recipient was University of Arizona Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $225K.

Grant Size Distribution

192 grants across all recorded years

180<$50K12$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 192 (94%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZCharitable$50,000
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MICharitable$30,000
Simon Youth Foundation Chesapeake, VACharitable$25,000
SPL Sports Foundation Tucson, AZCharitable$25,000
Lakeland University Plymouth, WICharitable$20,000
Lutheran Services of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZCharitable$20,000
Univ of Michigan Cancer Center Ann Arbor, MICharitable$20,000
United Way of Tucson Tucson, AZCharitable$15,000
Primavera Foundation Tucson, AZCharitable$10,200
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZCharitable$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2023 $332,965 27
2022 $430,500 45
2021 $448,180 43
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets$2,309,149$4,233,723$7,840,847
Revenue$184,853$19,097$1,688,106
Expenses$696,825$1,227,789$745,250
Qualifying Distributions$421,923$553,504—
Net Investment Income——$1,501,875
Distributable Amount$186,064$409,566$485,439

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists Robert W. Gillett as President and Nancy Tefft and Mary H. Gillett as Vice Presidents.

AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT is led by Robert W. Gillett, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Robert W. Gillett

    President

    On filings since 2019

    $14K (2021) → $8K (2023)

  • Mary H. Gillett

    Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    $7K (2019) → $0 (2023)

  • Nancy Tefft

    Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    $8K (2023)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Robert W Gillett — President: $8KRobert W GillettPresident$8KNancy Tefft — Vice President: $8KNancy TefftVice President$8K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Robert W Gillett (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 7569 N Mystic Canyon Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (847) 498-3309

Frequently asked questions about AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT

How much does AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT give each year?

AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT gave $333K across 27 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $431K across 45 grants.

What is AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT's typical grant size?

AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,332, across 27 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT that year got $9K on average.

Where does AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT give grants?

AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT gives mostly in Arizona: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (15%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (18 grants).

Does AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT give general operating support?

Not in 2023: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).

Who are AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT's largest grantees?

AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT's largest 2023 grantees include University of Arizona Foundation ($50,000), Hillsdale College ($30,000) and Simon Youth Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

How large is AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT?

AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $422K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT's EIN?

AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6050191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.

Does AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT 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.

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