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Westly Foundation is a private corporation based in MENLO PARK, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $4.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have decreased from $9.1M in 2011 to $4.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Westly Foundation has made 129 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.1M in 2022 to $928K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Connecticut, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$261
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 39 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.
Westly Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 129 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, CT.
Westly Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 129 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K.
Westly Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is WESTLY.ORG. Westly.org.
Westly Foundation is headquartered in MENLO PARK, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven P Westly | Chairman, Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anita W Yu | Sec, Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
129
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kqed IncGeneral & Unrestricted | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon ValleyGeneral Support Sans Advocacy-Related Activity | San Jose, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Politiwatch IncGRAND PRIZE WINNER | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Childrens HealthMobile Clinic Program via 2023 Summer Scamper | Palo Alto, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Act For Women And GirlsStaff Trainings, Youth Workshops, Distribution of EZE and care Packages | Visalia, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of California San Francisco FoundationDoctors Academy: Teacher & Student Stipends | Richmond, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Forty Niners FoundationExpansion of Central Valley Flag Football | Santa Clara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Philanthropic Ventures FoundationTeacher Art Grants | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Soccer Without BordersGirls' League Programming | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise FoundationExpansion of "See Something, Say Something" in Central CA | Newtown, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis And TutoringGeneral Support Excluding Capital Campaign | Palo Alto, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mindful Life ProjectExpansion of Salinas, Monterey Peninsula, & Central Valley Service Delivery | Richmond, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Sobrato Early Academic Language ProgramLaunch additional Central Valley cohorts, including SEAL's Getting Started Institute | Milpitas, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Improve Your TomorrowStipends Fund for college mentors providing college advising, mentorship, and tutoring to 300 students in San Joaquin County | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Community InitiativesMentor California Central Valley Work | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Careervillage IncExpand registered users, test AI Coach in Central Valley, & reach 50K new CA learners | Palo Alto, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Breaking The Chains 23Furnishings for new Safe Home for Youth, emergency services, & support services for trafficked minors | Fresno, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical FoundationSee2Succeed Expansion to New Sites | Alhambra, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Central California Food BankSchool-based pantry program | Fresno, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Digital Nest IncTo Purchase technology and support marketing costs to enroll 200 students at Digital Nest Stockton | Watsonville, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Exceptional Parents Unlimited IncAdditional Support/Service Hours for Families Participating in EPIC | Fresno, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Shine Together IncCentral Valley Parent Advocate Salaries Fund and Program Education & Marketing Materials | Milpitas, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Asian Health ServicesCommunity Healing Unit | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Adolescent Counseling ServicesOutlet Program | Redwood City, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Able WorksCentral Valley Achievable Programming | East Palo Alto, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Shiloh SacksGRAND PRIZE WINNER | Santa Cruz, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Amelia EichelGRAND PRIZE WINNER | Santa Cruz, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Hanah WilenGRAND PRIZE WINNER | Santa Monica, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Neil BhatiaGRAND PRIZE WINNER | Westlake Village, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central CaliforniaSupport for the Little-Bigs Program at Wilson High School | Fresno, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Social Good Fund IncCentral Valley Leadership Academy | Richmond, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyDisaster Response: FARMWORKER FLOOD SUPPORT | Aptos, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Develop For GoodGRAND PRIZE WINNER | Nashua, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| KaimoreGRAND PRIZE WINNER | City Of Industry, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Navy MckeeGRAND PRIZE WINNER | Norco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rhymes With ReasonGRAND PRIZE WINNER | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Vikram SreedharGRAND PRIZE WINNER | South San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Christal WangGRAND PRIZE WINNER | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Kind IncStaff Attorney position support at the Central Valley Office | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Respond Crisis TranslationGRAND PRIZE WINNER | San Francisco, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Floating Doctors IncGRAND PRIZE WINNER | Topanga, CA | $40K | 2022 |
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