Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc
Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17.4M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc at a glance
In short: Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc gave $17.4M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $17.4M), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $17,407,144
- -17.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $17,407,144
- -17.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $17,407,144
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Gary and Mary West Health Institute ($17.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc gives
- In 2022 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $17.4M (2022) to $22.5M (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $17.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gary and Mary West Health Institute La Jolla, CA | Applied Medical Research and Operating Grant | $17,407,144 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-990,478 | $18,303,291 | $17,407,144 | 1 | $17,510,520 | $2,477,720 | $7,517,402 |
| 2021 | $243,370,956 | $10,458,251 | $21,717,651 | $21,000,000 | 1 | — | $8,711,488 | — |
| 2020 | $246,349,230 | $-2,654,370 | $23,384,347 | $22,500,000 | 1 | — | $-2,620,868 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc reported a distributable amount of $7.5M for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc is led by Timothy Lash, President, Director & Co-Mgr since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Timothy Lash
President, Director & Co-Mgr
Fund Co Manager & Secretary → Fund Co-Manager & Secretary, 2021
Fund Co-Manager & Secretary → President, Director & Co-Mgr, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $35K (2022)
Shelley M. Lyford
Chair, Secretary & Co-Mgr
President → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chair, Secretary & Co-Mgr, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $35K (2022)
Charles Sederstrom
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Hallak
Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Culhane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary L. West (2020–2021) — Director & Chairman
- Former: Joseph Smith (2020) — Former Co-Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $35K, to Shelley M Lyford (Chair/Sec/Co-MGR (Pres. Thru 9/22)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc
How much does Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc give each year?
Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc gave $17.4M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $21.0M across 1 grant.
What is Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc?
Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Wilmington, DE.
Where does Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc operate?
Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc has awarded grants in California.
How much is Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc reported a distributable amount of $7.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc's EIN?
Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2953865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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