Harriett B West Foundation
Accepts applications
Harriett B West Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $650,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $165,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$650,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $625,000 the year before.
48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $600,000 | 19 | $11.5 million |
| 2023 | $625,000 | 19 | $13.7 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 27 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fred J Bernhardt 901 East Cary Street FL 19, Richmond, VA 23219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 697-5100 |
| What to submit | Written request, enclose letter or brochure, outlining activities. |
What Harriett B West Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 24 | $470,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $180,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Richmon | Community grants pool | $165,000 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center | Area of greatest need | $50,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | Area of greatest need | $35,000 |
| Bon Secours Health Care Fdn | Millhiser hospice care fund area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Elk Hill Farminc | Area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity | Area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Good Neighbor Village | Area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Metro Richmond | Area of greatest need | $25,000 |
| Jackson-Feild Behavioral HLTH Svcs | Area of greatest need | $25,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | Area of greatest need | $25,000 |
| Westminster Canterbury Foundation | Fellowship fund | $25,000 |
| Challenge Discovery Projects | Area of greatest need | $25,000 |
| Virginia Museeum of History Culture | Area of greatest need | $20,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | Area of greatest need | $20,000 |
| Chanco on the James | Area of greatest need | $20,000 |
| St Andrews School | Therapeutic day treatment scholarship | $15,000 |
| Caritas | Area of greatest need | $10,000 |
| Health Brigade | Area of greatest need | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Richmon | Alexa kalata memorial fd and community grants | $7,500 |
| Free Clinic of Powhatan | Area of greatest need | $7,500 |
| Cross Over Health Ministry | Area of greatest need | $7,500 |
| Goochland Cares | Area of greatest need | $7,500 |
| Daily Planet Health Services | Area of greatest need | $7,500 |
| The Community Foundation of Richmon | Matthew anthony grappone memorial fund | $7,500 |
| Art 180 Inc | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred J Bernhardt
Questions people ask
Does Harriett B West Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harriett B West Foundation give?
$650,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Harriett B West Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred J Bernhardt (Trustee).
What does Harriett B West Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and education.