Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation
Accepts applications
Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,800 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,800
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $100,000 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $100,800 | 23 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Trygve Westby 401 S Boston Ave Suite 220, Tulsa, OK 74103-4038 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 743-8321, tcollins@westbyoffice.org |
| What to submit | Any form is acceptable |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 23 | $100,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Exhibition series samurai support | $25,000 |
| Circle Cinema Foundation Inc | 2024 program support | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | Scholarship support | $8,000 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc | 2024 youth program support | $6,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | Rosa parks music exploration program | $6,000 |
| Tulsa Botanic Garden | Support for florigami exhibit | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Children's Museum | 2024 special projects support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Girls Art School Project Inc | Art and youth development program | $3,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Therapeutic art program support | $3,000 |
| Gatesway Foundation | Program support | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Tulsa Schools | Any given child program support | $3,000 |
| Blessings to Share | Support for arts@302program | $3,000 |
| Theatre Tulsa Inc | Academy scholarships | $2,500 |
| Friends of Oklahoma Arts Council | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Church Studio | 2024 artist program support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Tulsa Inc | Ja classroom program support | $2,500 |
| Woody Guthrie Center | 2024 program support | $2,000 |
| Signature Symphony | 2024-2025 program support | $2,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services Inc | Support to purchase artwork for offices | $2,000 |
| Tulsa Boys Home | 2024 educational program support | $2,000 |
| Tulsa Air and Space Museum | Flight to the future program support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc | Support for paws program | $1,000 |
| Sapulpa Arts | Arts explore! Funding | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Westby
- Kathleen H Westby
- Scarlett V Westby
- John V Leonard
- Theresa M Collins
Questions people ask
Does Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation give?
$100,800 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John T Westby (Director), Kathleen H Westby (Director), Scarlett V Westby (Director) and John V Leonard (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.