AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT
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.
AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT at a glance
In short: AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT gave $333K across 27 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Arizona. 30% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $332,965
- -22.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 27
- -40.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,332
- +28.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,309,149
- -45.5% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (8 of 27, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (66% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7569 N Mystic Canyon Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (847) 498-3309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 192 (94%).
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
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is AWH FOUNDATION co ROBERT W GILLETT open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 8 of 27 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2019) to $448K (2021). In 2023 it made 27 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Simon Youth Foundation Chesapeake, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| SPL Sports Foundation Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lakeland University Plymouth, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Services of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Univ of Michigan Cancer Center Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United Way of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Primavera Foundation Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $10,200 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,309,149 | $184,853 | $696,825 | $332,965 | 27 | $421,923 | — | $186,064 |
| 2022 | $4,233,723 | $19,097 | $1,227,789 | $430,500 | 45 | $553,504 | — | $409,566 |
| 2021 | $7,840,847 | $1,688,106 | $745,250 | $448,180 | 43 | — | $1,501,875 | $485,439 |
| 2020 | $4,558,669 | $825,791 | $609,988 | $421,525 | 56 | — | $537,480 | $278,335 |
| 2019 | $3,696,303 | $171,671 | $712,389 | $279,950 | 21 | — | — | $272,161 |
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.
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.
Other 2023 recipients included United Way of Tucson ($15,000), Primavera Foundation ($10,200), Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona ($10,000), Habitat for Humanity ($10,000), and Ronald McDonald House ($10,000). The foundation also gave $10,000 to Angel Charity for Children, whose stated mission is to improve the quality of life for children in its community.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Robert W Gillett (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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 $10K 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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