Westreich Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Westreich Foundation is a private foundation in Arden, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $988,325 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $125,000. 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$988,325
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $982,375 the year before.
36% 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 | $982,375 | 22 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $988,325 | 26 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Westreich 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Westreich Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $182,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $141,325 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $125,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $110,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $35,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epidemic Answers | Health | $125,000 |
| Alliance for Natural Health International | Health | $100,000 |
| Asheville Junior Theater Foundation | Musical theater education | $100,000 |
| Energetic Health Institute | Health information | $100,000 |
| Peachtree Collaborative | Health | $100,000 |
| Gmo Science Co Tara Firma Farms Institute | Experts exploring the science of genetic engineering and its impact on food, health, and agriculture. | $78,000 |
| Health Freedom Institute (Hfi) | To provide the information and resources to build a community-wide understanding of the importance of health freedom. | $75,000 |
| Moms Across America | Health | $50,000 |
| Health Freedom Defense Fund (HFDF) | Health choice rights and informed consent | $35,000 |
| Center for Urban Renewal & Education (Cure) | To fight poverty and restore dignity through messages of faith, freedom and personal responsibility | $25,000 |
| Environmental Health Trust (Eht) | To safeguard human health and the environment by empowering people with state-of-the-art information in order to prevent illness from environmental exposures. | $25,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | To empower you with breakthrough research to make informed choices and live a healthy life in a healthy environment. | $25,000 |
| US Right to Know | Health information | $25,000 |
| Truth Is One Interfaith Church Inc | Disaster releif | $20,000 |
| Walnut Cove Members Association Inc | To build a sense of community within walnut cove and to support our members' charitable efforts in western north carolina | $15,325 |
| A Voice for Choice Inc | Health information | $15,000 |
| Informed Consent Action Network (Ican) | Investigating the safety of medical procedures, pharmaceutical drugs, and vaccines while educating the public of their right to "informed consent." | $15,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | Health | $15,000 |
| Institute for Natural Medicine | To create broad public access to and education about naturopathic medicine | $10,000 |
| Real Reactions | Vaccine injury compensation drive | $10,000 |
| Vaccine Injury Awareness League | Vaccine awareness | $7,500 |
| Arts & Healing Initiative | Transform lives through creative expression by integrating the innate benefits of the arts with mental health practices for self-discovery, connection, and empowerment. | $5,000 |
| Haywood Haven - Dellwood Baptist Church | To provide families with a new paradigm in education. | $5,000 |
| Vaccine Awareness | Vaccine awareness | $5,000 |
| Consciousness and Healing Initiative (Chi) | To advance the scientific understanding and real-world application of consciousness and healing practices | $1,500 |
| Asheville Junior Theater Foundation | Musical theater education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth Westreich
Questions people ask
Does Westreich Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westreich Foundation give?
$988,325 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Westreich Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ruth Westreich (President).
What does Westreich Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.