J Robert Westerman Foundation
J Robert Westerman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $210K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $7K.
J Robert Westerman Foundation at a glance
In short: J Robert Westerman Foundation gave $12K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,200
- +76.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,525
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $209,899
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who J Robert Westerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kosair Charities ($3K). Together the top 8 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Robert Westerman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kosair Charities Louisville, KY | General Support | $3,400 |
| Cincinnati Children's Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Equestrian Connection Lake Forest, IL | General Support | $1,500 |
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | General Support | $1,500 |
| Save a Pet Grayslake, IL | General Support | $1,500 |
| Dare to Care Food Bank Louisville, KY | General Support | $1,500 |
| Norton Healthcare Foundation Louisville, KY | General Support | $400 |
| Sea Scouts of Kentucky Louisville, KY | General Support | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,899 | $6,970 | $13,797 | $12,200 | 8 | $12,200 | $7,162 |
| 2023 | $216,726 | $124,888 | $7,405 | $6,900 | 6 | $6,900 | $124,383 |
| 2022 | $97,534 | $3,041 | $7,937 | $6,900 | 7 | $6,900 | $1,004 |
| 2021 | $102,430 | $11,646 | $7,049 | $6,150 | 6 | $6,150 | $10,747 |
| 2020 | $97,833 | $3,941 | $7,323 | $6,251 | 6 | — | $2,655 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Robert Westerman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia C. Westerman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Robert Westerman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about J Robert Westerman Foundation
How much does J Robert Westerman Foundation give each year?
J Robert Westerman Foundation gave $12K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 6 grants.
What is J Robert Westerman Foundation's typical grant size?
J Robert Westerman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,525, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Robert Westerman Foundation give grants?
J Robert Westerman Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Ohio (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (5 grants).
Does J Robert Westerman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Robert Westerman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Robert Westerman Foundation's largest grantees?
J Robert Westerman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kosair Charities ($3,400), Cincinnati Children's ($2,000) and Equestrian Connection ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Robert Westerman Foundation?
J Robert Westerman Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is J Robert Westerman Foundation's EIN?
J Robert Westerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6678657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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