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Mary Wester Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Mary Wester. It holds total assets of $582K. Annual income is reported at $43K. Total assets have grown from $277K in 2010 to $494K in 2022. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, Mary Wester Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $159K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $77K in 2021 to $22K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $17K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mary Wester Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN.
Mary Wester Foundation has distributed a total of $159K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $17K.
Mary Wester Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mary Wester Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN.
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Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$23K
Total Assets
$494K
Fair Market Value
$494K
Net Worth
$494K
Grants Paid
$22K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$25K
Total Revenue
$9K
990PF · 2023
Total Expenses
$23K
990PF · 2023
Total Assets
$494K
990PF · 2023
Net Assets
$494K
990PF · 2023
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$159K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| YwcaGeneral Purpose | Nashville, TN | $17K | 2023 |
| St Henry Catholic ChurchGeneral Purpose | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| The Villages At GlencliffGeneral Purpose | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Nashville Humane SocietyGeneral Purpose | Nashville, TN | $500 | 2022 |
| The Village At GlencliffGeneral Purpose | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| Nashville Humane AssociationGeneral Purpose | Nashville, TN | $500 | 2021 |
UNION CITY, TN
CHATTANOOGA, TN
NASHVILLE, TN