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Westra Fam Charitable Trust is a private trust based in MANCHESTER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $496K. Annual income is reported at $173K. Total assets have decreased from $753K in 2019 to $496K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Virginia. According to available records, Westra Fam Charitable Trust has made 16 grants totaling $291K, with a median grant of $13K. The foundation has distributed between $136K and $155K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Virginia and South Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$35K
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.
Westra Fam Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, VA, SC.
Westra Fam Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $291K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K.
Westra Fam Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Westra Fam Charitable Trust is headquartered in MANCHESTER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R Westra | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$496K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$496K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$291K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VirginiaCHARITABLE | Charlottesville, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| United WayCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Harvard UniversityCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $55K | 2023 |
| Elevate New EnglandCHARITABLE | Lowell, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Serve And ConnectCHARITABLE | Columbia, SC | $15K | 2023 |
| Boston Public Library FdnCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Norman B Leventhal Map & Education CenterCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Grub Street IncCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Plummer Youth PromiseCHARITABLE | Salem, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Boston Trinity AcademyCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Up Education Network IncCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Jb S Keys To Dmd IncCHARITABLE | Dover, MA | $5K | 2022 |