Awl Foundation
To help women in law develop and advance, and to help improve the lives of women and girls in the Kansas city community.
Awl Foundation at a glance
In short: Awl Foundation gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $24,000
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $238,761
- +45.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Awl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Missouri Kansas City ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Scholarships | $24,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,761 | $174,601 | $99,625 | $24,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $163,785 | $94,938 | $60,061 | — | — |
| 2022 | $128,905 | $92,778 | $98,677 | — | — |
| 2021 | $134,804 | $91,426 | $47,341 | — | — |
About Awl Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Awl Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $239K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Awl Foundation is led by Phyllis Norman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis Norman
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judge Laura Stith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mira Mdivani
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Mauck
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Marvel
Director of Conne
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karan Garrison
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $34K (2024)
Athena Dickson
Vice President
Director of Conne → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandee Bower
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brianne Thomas
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley Fournier
Imm Past President
Chairman → Imm Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Amanda Ketchum (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Teresa Woody (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kim Fournier (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Vickie Mauck (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $34K, to Karan Garrison (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Awl Foundation
How much does Awl Foundation give each year?
Awl Foundation gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Awl Foundation?
Awl Foundation reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What is Awl Foundation?
Awl Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $239K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Awl Foundation operate?
Awl Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Awl Foundation's EIN?
Awl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3040532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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