The West Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The West Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $960,213 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $60,016 and the largest $60,213. 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$960,213
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$60,016
- Largest grant$60,213
- Assets$29.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
100% 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 | $1.1 million | 1 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $960,213 | 16 | $29.8 million |
How to apply
The West Family 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 The West Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $180,246 |
| Illinois | 3 | $179,828 |
| New York | 2 | $120,033 |
| Maryland | 2 | $120,032 |
| Virginia | 2 | $119,812 |
| California | 1 | $60,213 |
| Florida | 1 | $60,017 |
| Colorado | 1 | $60,016 |
| Maine | 1 | $60,016 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers FBO Lil Filmmakers | To fund operating budget | $60,213 |
| Veteran Sailing | To fund operating budget | $60,213 |
| Paoli Memorial Hospital | To fund operating budget | $60,017 |
| Healing Towers Inc | To fund operating budget | $60,017 |
| American Friends of Reichman University | To fund operating budget | $60,017 |
| Chester County Food Bank | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| Depaul USA | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| Charities Aid Fdn of America | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| NPLB Outdoors | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| The Aspen Chapel | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| Depaul International | To fund operating budget | $60,016 |
| Living Lands & Waters | To fund operating budget | $59,796 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | To fund operating budget | $59,796 |
Officers and trustees
- Alfred P West Jr
- Loralee West
- Angela Paige West
- Alfred Paul West III
- Andrew Palmer West
Questions people ask
Does The West Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The West Family Foundation give?
$960,213 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $60,016.
Who runs The West Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alfred P West Jr (President and Director), Loralee West (Director), Angela Paige West (Sec, Treas, Director) and Alfred Paul West III (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The West Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.