Jason and Adriana West Foundation
Jason and Adriana West Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Cary, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $310K. Net investment income was $168K.
Jason and Adriana West Foundation at a glance
In short: Jason and Adriana West Foundation gave $310K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $155K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $310,000
- +12.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $155,000
- -43.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $155,000
- Total assets
- $4,885,527
- -2.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (81% 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 Jason and Adriana West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Triangle Math & Science Academy ($250K). Together the top 2 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jason and Adriana West Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $310K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle Math & Science Academy Cary, NC | Educational, public charter school, funds for teachers and building | $250,000 |
| Cure Sma Elk Grove Village, IL | Support programs, funding research & advocates for those impacted by sma. | $60,000 |
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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 | $4,885,527 | $169,404 | $429,717 | $310,000 | 2 | $310,000 | $168,478 | $295,870 |
| 2021 | $5,027,452 | $160,716 | $413,944 | $275,000 | 1 | $275,000 | $147,308 | $326,049 |
| 2020 | $5,156,070 | $138,912 | $174,254 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $136,658 | $265,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jason and Adriana West Foundation reported a distributable amount of $296K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jason and Adriana West Foundation is led by Jason B. West, President, Board Chair & T on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jason B. West
President, Board Chair & T
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriana T. West
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jason and Adriana West Foundation
How much does Jason and Adriana West Foundation give each year?
Jason and Adriana West Foundation gave $310K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $275K across 1 grant.
How large is Jason and Adriana West Foundation?
Jason and Adriana West Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jason and Adriana West Foundation?
Jason and Adriana West Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Cary, NC. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Jason and Adriana West Foundation operate?
Jason and Adriana West Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, North Carolina.
What is Jason and Adriana West Foundation's EIN?
Jason and Adriana West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3714566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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