The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Riderwood, Maryland. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going to organizations in Maryland and several other states.
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc gave $95K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,333
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $288,992
- -20.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 7, Riderwood, MD 21139
Phone: (410) 790-2585
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys Hope of Maryland ($23K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 8% to Tennessee, 5% to Maine, 4% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 507% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $115K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Hope of Maryland Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Helping up Mission Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Living Classrooms Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Lighthouse Inc Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $8,125 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| House of Ruth Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Association Portland, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Aa County Public Library Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $3,125 |
| Anne Arundel County SPCA Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $3,125 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $288,992 | $29,529 | $102,799 | $95,000 | 15 | $95,000 | $21,738 | $18,730 |
| 2023 | $362,262 | $-1,840 | $99,277 | $92,000 | 16 | $92,000 | $6,386 | $21,942 |
| 2022 | $463,379 | $-14,732 | $82,567 | $75,000 | 12 | $75,000 | $8,745 | $26,070 |
| 2021 | $560,678 | $36,975 | $123,060 | $115,000 | 9 | $115,000 | $29,422 | $33,021 |
| 2020 | $646,763 | $7,859 | $73,425 | $67,500 | 10 | — | $10,470 | $36,433 |
| 2019 | $712,329 | $33,311 | $87,835 | $80,000 | 15 | — | $25,551 | $39,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as youth services, food assistance, education, domestic violence services, animal welfare, and conservation. The Maine Island Trail Association describes its mission as advancing thoughtful use and volunteer stewardship of Maine’s wild islands through a recreational water trail cared for by its users.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $95,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $22,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $22,500 to Boys Hope of Maryland; $10,000 each to Helping Up Mission, Living Classrooms, and Maryland Food Bank; and $8,125 to The Lighthouse Inc. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Other listed recipients included St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital ($7,500), House of Ruth ($5,000), Maine Island Trail Association ($5,000), AA County Public Library ($3,125), Anne Arundel County SPCA ($3,125), BARCS ($3,125), and Lakes Region Conservation Trust ($2,000). The Maine Island Trail Association describes its work as stewardship of Maine’s wild islands and a recreational water trail. Lakes Region Conservation Trust describes its work as conserving the natural resources and wildlife habitat of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, stewarding lands, and providing public access for recreation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert W Awalt Jr as president; Stephen B Awalt and Thomas F Awalt as vice presidents; and Diane L Evans as secretary.
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert W. Awalt Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert W. Awalt Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Diane L. Evans
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephen B. Awalt
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas F. Awalt
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc gave $95K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 16 grants.
What is The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,333, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and Maine (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants), Annapolis, MD (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys Hope of Maryland ($22,500), Helping up Mission ($10,000) and Living Classrooms ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc?
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc reported $289K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as youth services, food assistance, education, domestic violence services, animal welfare, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc?
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 The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4707232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Robert W Awalt Sr Family Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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