Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation
The Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, health, the environment, film, and services for people with special needs.
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation gave $2.2M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,221,070
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,449
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $27,326,938
- +519.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (16 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says inquiries and proposals are by invitation only.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1106 Stackhouse Mill Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: (610) 825-8272
Website: https://jeffwestphal.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Natural Creativity ($546K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 172 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania accounted for 85% of grant dollars, New York 3%, California 1%, and Iowa 1%. The filing’s state breakdown also lists an unidentified category representing 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 38 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 834% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $3.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Creativity Philadelphia, PA | General | $546,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation Bryn Mawr, PA | General | $500,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | General | $333,334 |
| Cupola Academy Malvern, PA | General | $220,000 |
| The Global Steering Group | General | $150,000 |
| Natural Land Media, PA | General | $100,500 |
| Philadelphia Film Society Philadelphia, PA | General | $80,000 |
| Girl Rising Brooklyn, NY | General | $60,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Extraspecialteas Inc Great Barrington, MA | General | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,326,938 | $25,204,003 | $2,291,100 | $2,221,070 | 38 | $2,269,235 | $72,784 | $272,082 |
| 2023 | $4,413,914 | $1,902,179 | $2,291,168 | $2,239,228 | 30 | $2,291,168 | $1,393,179 | $121,493 |
| 2022 | $4,926,899 | $1,363,981 | $3,832,658 | $3,781,480 | 28 | $3,832,658 | — | $204,638 |
| 2021 | $10,942,398 | $3,130,000 | $3,240,503 | $3,124,628 | 39 | $3,240,502 | — | $342,468 |
| 2020 | $159,416 | $1,500,000 | $1,833,880 | $1,788,686 | 37 | — | — | $10,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $272K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website does not state a formal mission for the foundation. It describes philanthropic investment in education as supporting families and communities interested in independent, meaningful learning, and notes a commitment to the natural environment.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Natural Creativity says its mission is to help young people and families develop flexible thinking and creative ways to meet challenges. Cupola Academy describes its work as providing schooling and educational guidance to homeschooled youth and their families. Girl Rising says it uses storytelling, educational tools, and support for local organizations to advance girls’ education. Other grantees include organizations focused on health, land conservation, film, and services for people with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $2,221,070. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $546,000, with a median grant of $6,250.
Among the largest reported grants were $546,000 to Natural Creativity, $500,000 to Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation, $333,334 to Drexel University, $220,000 to Cupola Academy, $150,000 to The Global Steering Group, and $100,500 to Natural Land. Other grants included $80,000 to Philadelphia Film Society and $60,000 to Girl Rising.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Westphal as chairman and Jenifer Westphal as executive director.
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation is led by Jenifer Westphal, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jenifer Westphal
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Westphal
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation
How much does Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation give each year?
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation gave $2.2M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 30 grants.
What is Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $58,449, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation give grants?
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Natural Creativity ($546,000), Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation ($500,000) and Drexel University ($333,334), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation?
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation reported $27.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $272K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website does not state a formal mission for the foundation. It describes philanthropic investment in education as supporting families and communities interested in independent, meaningful learning, and notes a commitment to the natural environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation's EIN?
Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0251341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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