Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Holland, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$4,549
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $42,000 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 14 | $4,549 |
How to apply
Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund 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 Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $950,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $141,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $52,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ragdale Foundation | Charitable | $750,000 |
| Benjamin's Hope | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Acor | Educational | $52,500 |
| Stateline Down Syndrome Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Project Onward | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Zion Development | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Fenix Family Health Center | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Holland Museum | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Friends of Palmetto Bluff Conservancy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Beacon Place | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Penelope G West
- Peter S West
- Philip R Frankfort
Questions people ask
Does Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Penelope G West (President), Peter S West (Secretary/Treasurer) and Philip R Frankfort (Vice President).
What does Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.