The Awe and Wonder Foundation
The Awe and Wonder Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $403K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $125K.
The Awe and Wonder Foundation at a glance
In short: The Awe and Wonder Foundation gave $125K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- -86.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,500
- -60.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $402,685
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Awe and Wonder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was FOCUS North America ($75K). Together the top 2 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 18 grants of 40 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Awe and Wonder Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 577% 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 $125K (2024) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOCUS North America Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| St Paraskevi Monastery Washington, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $402,685 | — | $125,750 | $125,000 | 2 | $125,000 | $21,663 |
| 2023 | $528,434 | — | $953,200 | $952,000 | 6 | $952,000 | $59,902 |
| 2022 | $1,631,634 | $1,000,000 | $902,500 | $902,500 | 8 | $902,500 | $67,907 |
| 2021 | $1,384,134 | $2,000,600 | $1,256,175 | $1,255,600 | 14 | $1,255,600 | $42,883 |
| 2020 | $639,709 | — | $602,860 | $601,710 | 10 | — | $41,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Awe and Wonder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Awe and Wonder Foundation is led by James D. Slaughter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James D. Slaughter
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angela Slaughter
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Awe and Wonder Foundation
How much does The Awe and Wonder Foundation give each year?
The Awe and Wonder Foundation gave $125K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $952K across 6 grants.
How large is The Awe and Wonder Foundation?
The Awe and Wonder Foundation reported $403K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Awe and Wonder Foundation operate?
The Awe and Wonder Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia.
What is The Awe and Wonder Foundation's EIN?
The Awe and Wonder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1736268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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