West Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
West Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,467 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $3,200 and the largest $10,717. 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$160,467
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$3,200
- Largest grant$10,717
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $146,750 the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $140,490 | 25 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $146,750 | 31 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $160,467 | 41 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
West 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 West Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $112,917 |
| New York | 4 | $13,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Film Institute | Dedicated to advancing film and media arts | $10,717 |
| Academy Museum Foundation | Celebrates art & science of movies | $10,000 |
| Healing Hearts Changing Minds | Committed to empowerment and trust-based philanthropy, aiming to expand the healing potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy. | $10,000 |
| Ifp Fiscal Sponsorship | Celebrates and nurtures, independent, film and media creators | $10,000 |
| Adopt Fire Station #71 | Provide fund for fire station | $6,000 |
| Chabad of Northridge | Help children embrace jewish roots | $6,000 |
| 1440 Foundation | Creating hope for living well | $5,000 |
| Alchemy Community Therapy Center | To provide affordable psychedelic-assisted therapy to underserved communities | $5,000 |
| Concern Foundation | Cancer research | $5,000 |
| Earth Codes Observatory | A non-profit focused on creating a regenerative future | $5,000 |
| Fireside Project Inc | Minimize risks of psychedelic experi | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Helps individual artists and arts organizations at every level of the cultural ecosystem | $5,000 |
| Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fu | Ensure future of indigenous people | $5,000 |
| Limina Foundation | Supports the healing aspects of psychedelic medicine | $5,000 |
| Maps | Develops medical, legal & cultural contexts for people to benefit from uses of psychedelics and marijuana | $5,000 |
| Nautilus Sanctuary Inc | Advance the understanding and practice of innovative, mental health | $5,000 |
| Open Mind Collective | Conducts research, teach, and provide direct care using psychedelic medicine | $5,000 |
| Wonderland Project | Connects marginalized women who have experienced domestic violence, rape, or sexual exploitation seeking alternative healing modalities to ethical and responsible plant medicine and psychedelic therapies. | $5,000 |
| Etheridge Foundation | Support new scientific research into the causes and effects of opioid addiction | $4,000 |
| Weldon Community Center | Develop community involvement | $4,000 |
| Sonoma International Film Festival | Support community with film | $3,200 |
| Chacruna Institute | Education & cultural understanding | $3,000 |
| Working Wardrobe | Help people overcome barriers to gainful employment | $3,000 |
| Youth Leadership Incubator Inc | Financial relief to families in crisis | $3,000 |
| Comedy Celebration Day Inc | Production of each year's annual event; | $2,500 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | Provides an unparalleled environment for the creative process and the development of new work and ideas | $2,500 |
| Shulgin Farm | Preserve legacy of shuglin farm | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Psychedelic Society | Community based healing & transforma | $2,000 |
| Illinois English Bulldog Rescue | Find homes for purebred english bulldogs | $2,000 |
| Living Canvas Foundation | Dedicated to advancing healing, connection, and social impact through creativity | $2,000 |
| Shefa | Support jewish psychedelic experienc | $2,000 |
| Solar Living Institute | Hosts training & events demonstrating concern for nature | $2,000 |
| Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue | We serve the animal community by providing foster homes, medical treatment, and behavioral assessments to great danes in need of forever homes. | $2,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Advocacy, outreach & investment | $1,500 |
| Church of Munay | Fostering spiritual community | $1,500 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Oversee and administer disbursing funds for charitable purposes like saving endangered species, solving food poverty, ending homelessness, curing incurable disease, preventing and treating mental health related issues, etc. | $1,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Specializes in research and advocacy in the areas of agricultural subsidies, toxic chemicals, drinking water pollutants, and corporate accountability | $1,000 |
| Kqed -Public Radio | Support public broadcasting | $1,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Preserve land for agricultural use | $1,000 |
| Pomona College | Resources for academic programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd West
- Marlene West
- Dayna West
Questions people ask
Does West Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does West Family Foundation give?
$160,467 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $3,200.
Who runs West Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd West (President & Chairman), Marlene West (Secretary) and Dayna West (Director).
What does West Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and science and research.