THE WILLIS TOWERS WATSON FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE WILLIS TOWERS WATSON FOUNDATION

EIN 27-2550500

What they do

to PROVIDE CONTINUITY, DIRECTION and OVERSIGHT for A PLATFORM WHERE WILLIS ASSOCIATES IN NORTH AMERICA HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to ENGAGE IN LOCALLY BASED PHILANTHROPY and VOLUNTEERISM.

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $97.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2020The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

0.00%of revenue went to mission work97.6% of expenses · Program services

0.00%of revenue went to management and office costs2.4% of expenses

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $3,152,042 for CARL HESS (DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2020

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Expenses$795,712

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$776,968 · 97.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$18,744 · 2.4% of expenses

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Expenses$795,712

Mission work (program services)$776,968

Grants given$1,255,423

Average grant$20,249

Management and general$18,744

Accounting fees$14,500

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2020

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CARL HESSDIRECTOR · 1 hrs/week $3,152,042Base · Other $3,152,042

JOE GUNNPRESIDENT · 1 hrs/week $1,841,866Base · Other $1,841,866

MIKE LISSDIRECTOR · 1 hrs/week $66,758Base · Other $66,758

ANDREW WASSERMANVICE PRESIDENT · 1 hrs/week $19,736Base · Other $19,736

LANCE EMERYDIRECTOR · 1 hrs/week $3,452Base · Other $3,452

RENE WILSONDIRECTOR · 1 hrs/week $1,937Base · Other $1,937

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

CARL HESSDIRECTOR

JOE GUNNPRESIDENT

MIKE LISSDIRECTOR

ANDREW WASSERMANVICE PRESIDENT

LANCE EMERYDIRECTOR

RENE WILSONDIRECTOR

BARBARA TRENTHAMASST. TREASURER

DARLENE OLIVERTREASURER

DERRICK COGGINASST. TREASURER

ERIN ADAMSSECRETARY

About this charity

Location: PO BOX 292287, NASHVILLE, TN 37229
County: Davidson
In care of: BARBARA TRENTHAM
Primary officer: BARBARA TRENTHAM, ASST. TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(615) 872-3000

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2020
Tax period began: January 1, 2020
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CHERRY BEKAERT LLP
Grant-giving organization: Yes