EIN 65-0148545

AWS Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
State
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The AWS Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It supports programs to ensure the growth and development of the welding industry through research and educational opportunities. Our industry depends upon education that prepares the next generation to meet the challenges ahead. The Foundation is led by a volunteer Board of Trustees with all administrative tasks (program development, fundraising, public relations, marketing and financial management) provided by a small development staff of the American Welding Society.
Related structure
AWS Foundation is a subordinate organization under American Welding Society (AWS).
Also known as...
Aws Foundation Incorporated
Total revenues
$9,544,699
2022
Total expenses
$4,524,120
2022
Total assets
$97,809,189
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at AWS Foundation

Grants, scholarships and fellowships were awarded for the study of welding and research in welding techniques.

Grants made by AWS Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Workshops for WarriorsWelding Workforce Grant$25,000
Brunswick Community College FoundationWelding Workforce Grant$25,000
Dixie Technical CollegeWelding Workforce Grant$25,000
...and 10 more grants made

Who funds AWS Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bechtel Group FoundationSocial Services$200,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$10,970
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund (GSPF)Community & Human Services$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at AWS Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Gary W KonarskaSecretary and Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer / Secretary , Ed , Chief Executive Officer / Secretary , Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer$0
Gesana VillegasChief Financial Officer$0
Monica A PfarrExecutive Director , Foundation / Executive Director Aws Fou$87,036
Carey ChenBoard Member$0
William Bill A. RiceChairman$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for AWS Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,981,755
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,562,944
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$9,544,699

Form 990s for AWS Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-02990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122020-01-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Bechtel Group Foundation
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Cleveland Foundation
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHuman servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchOperates internationallyEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8669 NW 36th St Suite 130
Miami, FL 33166
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Miami-Dade County, FL
Website URL
aws.org/about/foundation/ 
Phone
(305) 443-9353
IRS details
EIN
65-0148545
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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