James E West Foundation
To manage an endowment for the benefit and support of mid-America council of boy scouts of America
James E West Foundation at a glance
In short: James E West Foundation gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,893,809
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,893,809
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,893,809
- Total assets
- $25,653,393
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James E West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boy Scouts of America 326 Mid-America Council ($1.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How James E West Foundation gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America 326 Mid-America Council Omaha, NE | Operating Support | $1,893,809 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,653,393 | $7,370,237 | $2,013,232 | $1,893,809 | 1 | $2,981,405 |
| 2023 | $20,804,289 | $4,699,519 | $2,377,811 | $2,238,750 | 1 | $4,671,922 |
| 2022 | $19,742,938 | $1,545,995 | $1,821,818 | $1,689,122 | 1 | $1,242,383 |
| 2021 | $23,468,379 | $3,469,599 | $1,378,112 | $1,243,364 | 2 | $3,413,375 |
| 2020 | $22,387,843 | $23,239,622 | $2,203,981 | $1,951,559 | 1 | $1,904,345 |
About James E West Foundation
Based on IRS filings
James E West Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $3.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James E West Foundation is led by Chris Mehaffey, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Mehaffey
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Howard
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jc Van Ginkel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hamann
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wynegar
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Cooper
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ed Fitzgerald (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 James E West Foundation
How much does James E West Foundation give each year?
James E West Foundation gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 1 grant.
How large is James E West Foundation?
James E West Foundation reported $25.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is James E West Foundation?
James E West Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $25.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does James E West Foundation operate?
James E West Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is James E West Foundation's EIN?
James E West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4364398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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