AWT Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
AWT Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $488,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$488,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $408,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $392,000 | 40 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $408,000 | 22 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $488,000 | 25 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
AWT Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What AWT Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 18 | $393,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furman University | Timmons Arena Basketball Renovation Project | $125,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal School | Build for the Future Campaign | $50,000 |
| Legacy Advancement | New Building Fund | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| The Barbara Stone Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| St Gerard House | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Rebuilding Hope Restoring Lives Campaign | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Greenville | Camp Greenville Scholarship Fund and Cleveland Street YMCA Branch Fund | $18,000 |
| United Way of Greenville County Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Cota Childrens Organ Transplant Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pivotpoint WNC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Ministries | Financial Coaching Program | $10,000 |
| Cliffs Residents Outreach Inc | Annual Vineyards CRO Campaign | $8,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greenville Inc | New Greenville Meals On Wheels | $6,500 |
| South Carolina Childrens Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greenville Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Meyer Center for Special Children | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Billfish Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Faces and Voices of Recovery Greenville | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Genetic Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Hope Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| WWP Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal School | Annual Cavalier Fund | $3,000 |
| Upstate Warrior Solution Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen W Timmons
Questions people ask
Does AWT Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does AWT Family Foundation give?
$488,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs AWT Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Allen W Timmons (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does AWT Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.