The Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan private foundation based in Washington, D.C. Established in 2012, it is solely funded by philanthropists Gary and Mary West. The organization provides research and education to advance senior-centered healthcare delivery and payment policy, collaborating with the Gary and Mary West Foundation, Gary and Mary West Health Institute, and other organizations to enable seniors to successfully age in place.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
+77.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+112.7% YoY
Grant Count
22
+29.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$185K
+64.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Policy Center provides research and education to advance senior-centered healthcare delivery and payment policy. It aims to enable seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life, and independence.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Mental health policy and behavioral health
- Older adult behavioral health
- Primary care integration of behavioral health
- Mental health workforce development
- Intergenerational impacts of trauma and grief
- Equity in behavioral health access across the lifespan
- Innovation in mental health workforce
- Healthcare policy and delivery reform
- Healthcare cost reduction
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Policy Center funds initiatives across multiple states and regions, including:
- California
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- Vermont
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $5.9 million
- Total giving: $4.1 million
- Total revenue: $11.3 million
- Total expenses: $10.8 million
Assets & Giving (2023):
- Total assets: $3.3 million
- Total giving: $1.9 million
- Giving rate: 57.6% of assets
Assets & Giving (2022):
- Total assets: $3.2 million
- Total giving: $2.3 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,875,145 | $3,318,900 | $3,200,645 |
| Revenue | $11,337,675 | $5,782,801 | $5,860,900 |
| Expenses | $10,831,104 | $5,895,086 | $5,882,841 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,218,678 | $5,229,560 | $6,826,674 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute of Texas ($950,000), Duke-margolis Center for Health Policy ($508,764), Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget ($320,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACCOUNTABLE FOR HEALTH INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT BOTH SHORT-TERM GOALS OF INCREMENTAL MACRA REFORM AND LONG-TERM GOALS OF RESHAPING THE NARRATIVE AND ADVANCE POLICY OBJECTIVES RELATED TO BETTER PERFORMANCE OF THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. | $100,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH POLICY WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT SIGNATURE SERIES ON AGING IN AMERICA BY CONDUCTING A PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESEARCH PROJECT THAT AIMS TO GENERATE NEW INSIGHTS INTO AGING IN HEALTH POLICY, ENGAGE KEY AUDIENCES FOR FEEDBACK, IDENTIFY BIPARTISAN INTERESTS, AND DRIVE PUBLIC INTEREST THROUGH THE RELEASE OF TOP INSIGHTS FROM THE POLICYMAKER COMMUNITY. | $126,500 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ASA WILL GENERATE SIX ARTICLES AND FOUR PODCAST EPISODES. | $33,825 |
| BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO POLICYMAKERS ON IMPLEMENTING POLICIES RELATED TO TELE-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. | $70,000 |
| CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE STRATEGIES INC HAMILTON, NJ | CONDUCT A LEARNING COLLABORATIVE COHORT (UP TO 6 STATES TO SUPPORT MASTER PLANS FOR AGING). SUPPORT FOR MPA NATIONAL DASHBOARD, INCLUDING CONVENING OF STATE TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP AND ONGOING DISSEMINATION. | $300,942 |
| CENTER FOR HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, DC | BUILD A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND COST ACCOUNTABILITY IN NURSING HOMES. | $150,000 |
| COMMITTEE FOR A RESPONSIBLE FEDERAL BUDGET WASHINGTON, DC | CREATE AND DISSEMINATE TWO NEW OPTION PAPERS FOR HEALTH CARE POLICIES. | $320,000 |
| DUKE-MARGOLIS CENTER FOR HEALTH POLICY CHARLOTTE, NC | ENGAGE IN RESEARCHING WAYS TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS THROUGH RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND SUPPORT FOR NEW MODELS OF VALUE-BASED PAYMENTS, SYSTEMS REFORMS, PATIENT ENGAGEMENT, AND COST-EFFECTIVE RESEARCH. | $508,764 |
| FAMILIES USA FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | EXPAND COALITION ACTIVITIES ADDRESSING COST OF CARE. | $200,000 |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PHILADELPHIA, PA | PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE POLICYMAKERS ON FACILITY FEE POLICIES AND CONDUCT RESEARCH ON HOSPITAL FINANCING. CREATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE POLICY CHANGES AND TO STUDY THE IMPACTS OF FACILITY FEE REFORMS. | $225,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Timothy Lash – Chairman/President
- Gary West – Board of Directors (Founder)
- Mark McClellan – Board of Directors
- Nick Valeriani – Board of Directors
- Dr. Kevin Biese – Board of Directors
- Sally Hallak – Secretary/Treasurer/CFO
- Jonathan Zifferblatt – Chief Strategy Officer
- Amy Herr – Director, Health Policy
- Caroline Picher – Associate Director, Health Policy
- Namrata Uberoi – Director, Health Policy
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY LASH | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | 10 | $190,086 |
| MARK MCCLELLAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 5 | — |
| GARY WEST | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 5 | — |
| NICK VALERIANI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 5 | — |
| DR KEVIN BIESE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 5 | — |
| SALLY HALLAK | SECRETARY/TREASURER/CFO | 5 | $60,916 |
| JONATHAN ZIFFERBLATT | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 5 | $118,701 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.westhealth.org
- Address: 1909 K Street NW, Suite 730, Washington, D.C. 20006-1172
- Phone: 202-729-8577
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center fund?
**Mission:** The Policy Center provides research and education to advance senior-centered healthcare delivery and payment policy. It aims to enable seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life, and independence. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Mental health policy and behavioral health • Older adult behavioral health • Primary care integration of behavioral health • Mental health work…
How do I apply for a grant from Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center?
**Grant Activity:** • 2024: 22 grants awarded, $4.1 million in total giving • 2023: 17 grants awarded, $1.9 million in total giving • 2022: 15 grants awarded, $2.3 million in total giving **Grant Sizes:** • Median grant: $123,000 • Range: $15,000 to $950,000 • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Grants (2024):** • Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas: $950,000 (to explore and disseminate learnings on older adult behavioral health, primary care integration, mental health wor…
Where does Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center make grants?
The Policy Center funds initiatives across multiple states and regions, including: • California • New York • Pennsylvania • District of Columbia • Virginia • Vermont • New Jersey • Connecticut • Maryland • Massachusetts
What size grants does Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center award?
In 2024, Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center awarded 22 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $185K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center's EIN?
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5388874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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