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West Foundation is a private corporation based in ALCOA, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $218K. Total assets have grown from $115K in 2011 to $1.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, Minnesota and Florida. According to available records, West Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $548K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $218K in 2020 to $75K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $240K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $130K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Florida and Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$130K
Based on 10 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 primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, FL, MN.
West Foundation has distributed a total of $548K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $130K.
West Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (621772276) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
West Foundation is headquartered in ALCOA, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K RAY PINKSTAFF | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| CHARLES E WEST | VICE-PRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| RUTH L WEST | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| STEVE T WEST | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$75K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$75K
Contributions
$55K
Net Investment Income
$97K
Distribution Amount
$141K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$548K
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHSUPPORT RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS | MARYVILLE, TN | $25K | 2024 |
| GEORGIANNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCHSUPPORT RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS | MERRITT ISLAND, FL | $50K | 2024 |
| Good Neighbors Of Blount CountyNEEDS-BASED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Maryville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankSUPPORT FOOD PROGRAMS | Maryville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Pellissippi State Comm College FdnSTUDENT OPPORTUNITY FUND | Knoxville, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Blount CountyCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS | Maryville, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Camp Koinonia Foundation IncPROGRAMS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS | Knoxville, TN | $100 | 2022 |
| Blount Memorial FoundationHEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS | Maryville, TN | $10K | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of East TnSUPPORT FOOD PROGRAMS | Maryville, TN | $10K | 2020 |
| Alzheimers TennesseeSUPPORT ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH | Knoxville, TN | $10K | 2020 |
| Maryville CollegeSUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Maryville, TN | $10K | 2020 |
| Maryville Collegeclayton CtrSUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS | Maryville, TN | $10K | 2020 |
| Maryville City Schools FoundationSUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Maryville, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| SmilesMISCELLANEOUS | Mankato, MN | $3K | 2020 |