The Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,700 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,675 and the largest $6,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$44,700
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,675
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$670,822
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $49,250 the year before.
25% 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 | $49,250 | 13 | $765,799 |
| 2024 | $44,700 | 12 | $670,822 |
How to apply
| Contact | John T Westby 401 S Boston Suite 220, Tulsa, OK 74103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 743-8321, tcollins@westbyoffice.org |
| What to submit | Any form is acceptable |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 12 | $44,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newview Oklahoma | Ois training tulsa | $6,500 |
| Rsu Public Television | 2024 support - i want answers | $6,350 |
| Tulsa Opera | 2024 season support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Botanic Garden | Exhibit florigame | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Children's Museum | Exhibitions support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | 2024 season support | $3,850 |
| Oklahoma Humanities Council | Museums on main street | $3,500 |
| Signature Symphony | Music education programming | $3,000 |
| Oral Roberts University | Oru scholar student leadership | $2,500 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Support for teen coffee house | $2,000 |
| Sutton Avian Research Center | Support for art competition | $1,000 |
| Blessings to Share Foundation | Supplies for art classes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Westby
- Kathleen H Westby
- Scarlett V Westby
- John V Leonard
Questions people ask
Does The Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation give?
$44,700 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,675.
Who runs The Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John T Westby (Trustee), Kathleen H Westby (Trustee), Scarlett V Westby (Trustee) and John V Leonard (Trustee).
What does The Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.