Westmeath Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Westmeath Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 131 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $450,000. 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$102 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
27% 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 | $3.7 million | 110 | $98.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 131 | $102 million |
How to apply
Westmeath 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 Westmeath Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 61 | $2.3 million |
| New Mexico | 59 | $1.2 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $60,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $27,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Scholarship Fund for K-12 Students in Colorado an New Mexico | $450,000 |
| A Sanctuary for Military Families Inc | Project Sanctuary Therapeutic Retreat Center Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Mental Health Support | $250,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | 2025 Telehealth Initiative between Pediatric Partners of the Southwest and Children's Hospital Colorado | $209,522 |
| A Sanctuary for Military Families Inc | Creating A Sanctuary for At-Risk Military Families | $157,500 |
| San Juan College Foundation | Scholarship Fund and emergency funding for the SJC Foundation and Achieving the Dream program | $110,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Services | Family Resource Center | $100,000 |
| Family Homestead | Transitional Housing | $75,000 |
| Igw Childrens Hope Foundation Inc | Family Care and Support Services | $65,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $64,921 |
| New Mexico State University | San Juan County Cooperative Extension Youth and Community Development | $60,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Early Steps to School Success | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Farmington | General & Unrestricted | $57,500 |
| Hillsdale College | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Inspire Heart Inc | Art Therapy and mental wellness | $45,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico | General & Unrestricted | $41,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Associaton | Organizational Support | $40,000 |
| People Assisting the Homeless Inc | Veterans/ Children | $40,000 |
| Special Olympics New Mexico Inc | Special Olympics New Mexico Area 1 | $40,000 |
| Four Corners Foundation Inc | Fcf non-profit partner | $38,800 |
| Childhaven Inc | General & Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Denver Earth Resources Library | General & Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation | Purchasing a NICU blanket for the Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO | $35,000 |
| La Plata Youth Services Inc | General Operating | $35,000 |
| San Juan County Life Skills Foundation | Life Skills Programs - Sustain and Expand | $35,000 |
| Telluride Adaptive Ski Program | Stars, Stripes and Summits Programming - General Operating fund | $35,000 |
| New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health Research A | Give Kids a Smile and We Smiles | $34,701 |
| Durango Instrumental Music Booster Club Inc | DIMBC Instrument & Equipment Purchases | $30,243 |
| 4 the Children | 4 the Children General Operating Funds and Program Expansion | $30,000 |
| Camp Enchantment New Mexico | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Four Corners Equine Rescue | Purchase Feed | $30,000 |
| High Desert Devo Inc | Ute Mountain Ute Programming | $30,000 |
| La Plata County 4-H Council | La Plata County 4-H Project | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colora | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Spring Creek Horse Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta County | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Durango Education Foundation | Durango Education Foundation CORE Program | $27,422 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Central New Mexico | Farmington Area School Initiative | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Bircher
- Kathy L Kellenaers
- Rhonda I Ledford
Questions people ask
Does Westmeath Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westmeath Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Westmeath Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wendy Bircher (Dir, Pres), Kathy L Kellenaers (Dir, VP) and Rhonda I Ledford (Dir, Sec).
What does Westmeath Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.