Awa Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Awa Family Foundation is a private foundation in The Plains, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,800 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$115,800
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $86,040 the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $86,040 | 43 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $115,800 | 47 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Awa 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 Awa Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17 | $44,800 |
| Maryland | 4 | $32,750 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $15,000 |
| Delaware | 3 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 4 | $2,750 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1,750 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Episcopal School | To know and inspire each child | $30,000 |
| Citizens for Fauquier County | Preserve historic/agricultural | $14,500 |
| The National Theatre | Preseve the national theatre | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for Loudoun | To grow community giving | $5,000 |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | Preserve/enrich the cultural life | $5,000 |
| De Center for Horticulture | Inspire individuals through plants | $5,000 |
| Potomac School | Prepare students for life of purpose | $3,750 |
| Great Meadow Outdoors Foundation | Advance equestrian sport | $3,500 |
| Project Blackbird | Provide mental health resources | $3,000 |
| Whirlwind Johnson Foundation | Preserving legacy of robert johnson | $3,000 |
| Faithful Friends Animal Society | End neglect & abandonment of pets | $3,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Engage students of uncommon promise | $3,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Education to girls grades 9-12 | $3,000 |
| Windy Hill Foundation | Providing safe & affordable housing | $2,500 |
| The Washington Ballet | To inspire through the art of ballet | $2,000 |
| Garden Club of America | Cultivate bond among people & plants | $2,000 |
| Marine Raider Foundation | Benevolent support to active duty | $2,000 |
| Delaware Nature Society | Create a healthy environment for all | $2,000 |
| Save the Golden Lion Tamarin | To save golden lion tamarins | $1,500 |
| The Free & Equal Elections Found | Electorial system inclusiveness | $1,000 |
| Our Daughter's Futures | Empowering women & girls nationwide | $1,000 |
| National Sporting Library & Museum | Preserving culture of equestrian | $1,000 |
| Christ Church Georgetown | Inclusive episcopal community | $1,000 |
| Washington University | Generate/disseminate/apply knowledge | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Protect/restore lands & waters | $1,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | To strengthen communities & inspire | $1,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Care for critically wounded veterans | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Protect landscapes & wilderness | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Overnight shelter for women | $1,000 |
| Marine Corps Association Foundation | Professional development of marines | $600 |
| The Hill School | To build character & self-confidence | $500 |
| Conservation Nation | Support conservationists | $500 |
| The Arc of Northern Virginia | Protect human rights for the disable | $500 |
| Middleburg Community Center | Cultural/civic amenities | $500 |
| Diabetes Research & Wellness Found | Raise awareness for diabetes | $500 |
| Talons Reach Foundation | Serving special operations forces | $500 |
| Saddles in Service | Combat suicide rates of veterans | $500 |
| Orchard at Peirce Mill | Preserve/restore/interpret gristmill | $500 |
| The Pen Faulkner Foundation | To champion the power of fiction | $500 |
| School Year Abroad | Promote intercultural understanding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret C Arundel
- Peter W Arundel
- Thomas B Arundel
Questions people ask
Does Awa Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Awa Family Foundation give?
$115,800 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Awa Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret C Arundel (Director), Peter W Arundel (Director) and Thomas B Arundel (Director).
What does Awa Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.