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West Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1974. The principal officer is Travis Wolff. It holds total assets of $14.9M. Annual income is reported at $496K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, West Foundation has made 30 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $40K. The foundation has distributed between $470K and $898K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $898K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $260K, with an average award of $83K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$40K
Average Grant
$94K
Largest Grant
$244K
Based on 5 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.
West Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
West Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 30 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $83K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $260K.
West Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
West Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy W Walls | SECRETARY | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Andrew L West | PRESIDENT | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Stuart B West | VICE PRESIDENT | $40K | $0 | $40K |
Total Giving
$747K
Total Assets
$14.8M
Fair Market Value
$18M
Net Worth
$14.8M
Grants Paid
$502K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$169K
Distribution Amount
$841K
Total: $14.2M
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$83K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls IsdENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Wichita Falls, TX | $219K | 2023 |
| Midwestern State UniversityENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Wichita Falls, TX | $164K | 2023 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community FoundationENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Wichita Falls, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Amarillo Area FoundationENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Amarillo, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food BankENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIP | Wichita Falls, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Park Cities Baptist ChurchENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Wichita Falls Faith MissionENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIP | Wichita Falls, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Wichita FallsENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Wichita Falls, TX | $20K | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Wichita FallsENDOWMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Wichita Falls, TX | $33K | 2020 |