Westley Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Westley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,406 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$204,406
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $167,000 | 14 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $166,000 | 14 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $204,406 | 17 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Westley Family Foundation Inc 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 Westley Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $97,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $42,406 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Medical School | To provide tuition assistance for the medical school | $40,000 |
| George Washington University School of Medicine | To provide tuition assistance for the medical school | $40,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | General environmental conservation support | $30,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | To support the campaign to save the boundary waters | $25,000 |
| Engage Globally | To support community-led sustainable development | $12,000 |
| Collegiate Directions | Guidance counseling services for low income kids | $10,000 |
| Saint Elizabeth's Church | General contribution to support social ministry and capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Washington English Center | To provide immigrants with the education and support they need to build a better future for themselves and their families | $6,000 |
| Nutrition Factsorg | To support nutrition research | $5,000 |
| Uganda Rural Fund USA | To empower orphans, underprivileged youth, and women to fight poverty in uganda's rural communities, through the creation of educational and sustainable development opportunities | $5,000 |
| Some Inc (So Others Might Eat) | To assist those dealing with poverty and homelessness in washington | $5,000 |
| Arena Stage | Theater support | $5,000 |
| Deer Park Monastery | Plum village for engaged buddhism in california | $5,000 |
| PBS | To support pbs | $2,406 |
| Williams College | To provide tuition assistance | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | To support wikipedia | $1,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | To support aclu foundation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenn Westley
- Jeanne Holzgrefe
Questions people ask
Does Westley Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westley Family Foundation Inc give?
$204,406 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Westley Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Glenn Westley (President and Treasurer) and Jeanne Holzgrefe (Secretary).
What does Westley Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.