Jim and Carol West Foundation
Golf tournament proceeds primarily support Texas state golf team and athletic scholarships.
Jim and Carol West Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim and Carol West Foundation gave $113K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,500
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,250
- +93.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,250
- Total assets
- $133,262
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jim and Carol West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Victory Star Thelinku ($91K). Together the top 2 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jim and Carol West Foundation gives
- Giving grew 126% 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 $17K (2022) to $120K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Star Thelinku Spring, TX | — | $90,500 |
| Roger Clements Foundation Houston, TX | — | $22,000 |
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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 | $133,262 | $345,558 | $338,722 | $112,500 | 2 | $4,761 |
| 2023 | $126,426 | $263,538 | $248,756 | $87,292 | 3 | $2,924 |
| 2022 | $111,644 | $314,734 | $354,035 | $16,700 | 1 | $1,301 |
| 2021 | $150,945 | $365,155 | $241,220 | $49,682 | 1 | $138 |
| 2020 | $27,010 | $14,512 | $132,500 | $120,000 | 1 | $12 |
About Jim and Carol West Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jim and Carol West Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Victoria, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $133K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jim and Carol West Foundation is led by Jim West, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim West
President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin West
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol West
Secretary Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Skelly
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 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 Jim and Carol West Foundation
How much does Jim and Carol West Foundation give each year?
Jim and Carol West Foundation gave $113K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $87K across 3 grants.
How large is Jim and Carol West Foundation?
Jim and Carol West Foundation reported $133K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $346K.
What is Jim and Carol West Foundation?
Jim and Carol West Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Victoria, TX. It holds $133K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Jim and Carol West Foundation operate?
Jim and Carol West Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Jim and Carol West Foundation's EIN?
Jim and Carol West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5030836. 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 June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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