The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea
To lead and support the health professions community in preparing future-ready oral health professionals.
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea at a glance
In short: The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea gave $222K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $222,050
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,756
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $6,912,831
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bell Leadership Institute ($94K). Together the top 8 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea gives
- Giving grew 1011% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $222K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Leadership Institute Chapel Hill, NC | Tuition Scholarship | $94,050 |
| Regents of the Univ of CA-SD La Jolla, CA | Tuition Scholarship | $55,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Tuition Scholarship | $18,000 |
| Midwestern University Downers Grove, IL | Tuition Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MO | Tuition Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Tuition Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York Albany, NY | Tuition Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Augusta Univ Research Institute Inc Atlanta, GA | Tuition Scholarship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,912,831 | $411,181 | $313,568 | $222,050 | 8 | $145,510 |
| 2024 | $6,053,205 | $346,387 | $261,585 | $183,810 | 6 | $181,477 |
| 2023 | $5,256,323 | $198,421 | $171,181 | $96,515 | 5 | $149,651 |
| 2022 | $4,792,984 | $365,023 | $277,115 | $19,995 | 1 | $166,752 |
| 2021 | $5,208,811 | $323,739 | $301,408 | $7,000 | 1 | $252,939 |
| 2020 | $4,056,064 | $244,604 | $528,386 | $93,310 | 5 | $122,715 |
About The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea
Based on IRS filings
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $222K. Net investment income was $146K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea is led by Karen P. West, President, CEO & Adea since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen P. West
President, CEO & Adea
President & CEO → President, CEO & Adea, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Pyle
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Tedesco
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Ferrillo Jr.
Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2021
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Workman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hazel Harper
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Blanton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Myers
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Thorne IV
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan J. Formicola
Honorary Trustee
Trustee → Honorary Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James B. Machen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan H. Kass
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Brickle
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary J. Pickard
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcelo Araujo
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher F. Carr
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: George E. Haddad (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jason Lee (2021–2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Richard Workman (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Allan J. Formicola Dds Ms (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Leo E. Rouse DDS (2020–2022) — Past President & Adea
- Former: Susan H. Kass Med Edd Rdh (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Keith A. Mays (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lily T. Garcia (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Rosalie Brao (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Teresa A. Dolan DDS MPH (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: R. Lamont Macneil (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Valachovic (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Virginia Bader (2020) — Chief of Staff
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea
How much does The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea give each year?
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea gave $222K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $184K across 6 grants.
What is The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea's typical grant size?
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $27,756, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea give grants?
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea's top state is North Carolina, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (25%) and Illinois (11%).
Does The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea's largest grantees?
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea's largest 2025 grantees include Bell Leadership Institute ($94,050), Regents of the Univ of CA-SD ($55,000) and University of Maryland Baltimore ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea?
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $411K.
What is The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea's EIN?
The William J Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry of the Adea's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6143845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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