Westen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Westen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lone Tree, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,750 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $11,000. 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$34,750
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$681,357
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,970 the year before.
16% 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 | $24,100 | 20 | $151,631 |
| 2024 | $18,970 | 24 | $405,347 |
| 2025 | $34,750 | 20 | $681,357 |
How to apply
Westen 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 Westen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $11,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $1,850 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $450 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury School | General support | $11,000 |
| Boston College | General support | $10,000 |
| Western Illinois Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Fish of Galesburg | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida | General support | $500 |
| University of California Berkeley | General support | $500 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | General support | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | General support | $300 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General support | $250 |
| Clothes to Kids of Denver | General support | $250 |
| Individual | General support | $150 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Co | General support | $150 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General support | $150 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $150 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $150 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fund | General support | $150 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General support | $150 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $150 |
| The Denver Post Season to Share | General support | $150 |
| Tact Kids Inc | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Brodie C Westen
- Sue H Westen
Questions people ask
Does Westen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westen Family Foundation give?
$34,750 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Westen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brodie C Westen (Secretary) and Sue H Westen (President).
What does Westen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.