Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation is a private foundation in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $546,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$546,000
- Assets$28.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
47% 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 | $2.2 million | 30 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 38 | $28.7 million |
How to apply
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal 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.
What Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $150,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $1.9 million |
| New York | 3 | $65,050 |
| California | 5 | $28,050 |
| Iowa | 2 | $27,960 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,800 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Creativity | General | $546,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | General | $500,000 |
| Drexel University | General | $333,334 |
| Cupola Academy | General | $220,000 |
| The Global Steering Group | General | $150,000 |
| Natural Land | General | $100,500 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | General | $80,000 |
| Girl Rising | General | $60,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Extraspecialteas Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Good Work Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| JDRF | General | $25,000 |
| McGregor Historical Museum | General | $24,616 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation | General | $13,096 |
| Grammy Museum | General | $12,300 |
| Film Independent Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Macguffin Theater | General | $10,000 |
| Young Scholars Charter School | General | $10,000 |
| World Cafe Live | General | $7,500 |
| Manna | General | $5,000 |
| Momentum Wheels for Humanity | General | $5,000 |
| Mural Arts Philadelphia | General | $5,000 |
| Music Will | General | $5,000 |
| Rock and Soul Forever Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Iowa Museum Association | General | $3,344 |
| Univeristy of Virginia | General | $2,800 |
| Please Touch Museum | General | $2,500 |
| Real World Leaders | General | $2,500 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | General | $2,500 |
| Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication | General | $1,000 |
| The Pathway School | General | $1,000 |
| Utah Open Lands Conservation Association | General | $780 |
| Crossway Foundation | General | $500 |
| Infinite Potential | General | $500 |
| Sisters in Circles | General | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General | $500 |
| Impact Guild Inc | General | $250 |
| Ted Foundation Inc | General | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Westphal
- Jenifer Westphal
Questions people ask
Does Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Westphal (Chairman) and Jenifer Westphal (Executive Director).
What does Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.