Julia C West Foundation
Julia C West Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kingsport, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $6K.
Julia C West Foundation at a glance
In short: Julia C West Foundation gave $85K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,216
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $14,203
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,776,063
- +9054.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Julia C West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Petworks Animal Services Inc ($25K). Together the top 6 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Petworks Animal Services Inc Kingsport, TN | Support of Animal Welfare | $25,000 |
| Dobyns Bennett Band Boosters Club Kingsport, TN | Support of the arts payment 1 of 4 year pledge | $25,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Greater Kingsport Kingsport, TN | Education Programs for Youth | $25,000 |
| Yael Shumakher -Scholarship Mount Carmel, TN | Scholarship for 11 yr old perform at carnegie hall | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Kingsport Kingsport, TN | Education for Mothers and Children Residents | $3,816 |
| Help Me Stream Research Foundation Kingsport, TN | Scholarship Underwriting | $1,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,776,063 | $3,926,451 | $191,638 | $85,216 | 6 | $5,738 |
| 2024 | $41,250 | $41,250 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Julia C West Foundation is led by James C. Rose, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James C. Rose
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven C. Rose
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles D. Royston
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca B. Wright
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Julia C West Foundation
How much does Julia C West Foundation give each year?
Julia C West Foundation gave $85K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Julia C West Foundation's typical grant size?
Julia C West Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,203, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Julia C West Foundation give grants?
Julia C West Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kingsport, TN (5 grants).
Does Julia C West Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Julia C West Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Julia C West Foundation's largest grantees?
Julia C West Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Petworks Animal Services Inc ($25,000), Dobyns Bennett Band Boosters Club ($25,000) and Boys Girls Club Greater Kingsport ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Julia C West Foundation?
Julia C West Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Julia C West Foundation's EIN?
Julia C West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3511118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
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