Park West Charitable Foundation
Park West Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan, that supports art awareness and education, at-risk youth, and environmental causes. Its website describes it as the nonprofit arm of Park West Gallery and says it was formed in 2006 by Albert and Mitsie Scaglione.
Park West Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Park West Charitable Foundation gave $241K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state New York. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,690
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,465
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $645,073
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (11 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% 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 Park West Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Albert Scaglione; requests may be written or oral and should include the organization’s name and the purpose of the funds solicited. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None is listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Albert Scaglione
Mailing address: 101 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 1000, Troy, MI 48084-5280
Phone: (248) 457-7204
Website: https://www.parkwestfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Park West Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The King's Trust USA ($100K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 98 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows grant dollars distributed among recipients in New York (42%), Florida (20%), Michigan (18%), California (9%), and Tennessee (9%). The foundation’s website also describes its origins in supporting foster-care youth in Southeastern Michigan and says its programs have expanded nationally and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Park West Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 23 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
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 $78K (2021) to $380K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The King's Trust USA New York, NY | Assistance in Educating Youth | $100,000 |
| Best Buddies Miami, FL | Assistance for the Needy/Sick | $25,000 |
| Les Demerle Amlia Island Jazz Festival Inc Fernadina Beach, FL | Assistance for the Community Arts | $15,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | Assistance for the Needy/Sick | $12,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Assistance for the Needy/Sick | $12,500 |
| Michigan Education Trust-Fostering Futures Scholarship Lansing, MI | Assistance in Educating Youth | $11,000 |
| Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center Hendersonville, TN | Assistance for the Community Arts | $10,000 |
| Parkinsons Association of San Diego Solana Beach, CA | Assistance for the Needy/Sick | $10,000 |
| Chabad West Bloomfield, MI | Assistance for the Community | $9,000 |
| National Scleroderma Foundation Boston, MA | Assistance for the Needy/Sick | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $645,073 | $416,090 | $373,627 | $240,690 | 23 | $303,980 | $8 |
| 2023 | $602,610 | $486,150 | $533,130 | $380,200 | 23 | $459,489 | $28 |
| 2022 | $649,590 | $402,136 | $363,106 | $263,150 | 20 | $310,798 | $8 |
| 2021 | $610,560 | $186,218 | $188,073 | $77,650 | 15 | $103,672 | $3 |
| 2020 | $612,415 | $815,218 | $550,105 | $315,000 | 17 | — | $3 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its main focus is art awareness and education in museum and school settings, support for at-risk youth, and environmental conservation. Its website describes programs and activities including museum exhibitions, arts education, and support for foster-care youth.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. The King’s Trust USA says it helps young people develop confidence and skills to live, learn, and earn. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The National Scleroderma Foundation says it advances medical research, disease awareness, support, and education for people affected by scleroderma. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $240,690. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to The King’s Trust USA for youth education; $25,000 to Best Buddies; $15,000 to Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival for community arts; and $12,500 each to Gary Sinise Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other awards included $11,000 to the Michigan Education Trust–Fostering Futures Scholarship and $10,000 each to Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center and Parkinsons Association of San Diego.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Albert Scaglione is listed as president on the 2024 filing. The foundation’s website identifies him and his wife, Mitsie Scaglione, as co-founders.
Park West Charitable Foundation is led by Albert Scaglione, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Albert Scaglione
President
On filings since 2020
10 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 Park West Charitable Foundation
How much does Park West Charitable Foundation give each year?
Park West Charitable Foundation gave $241K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $380K across 23 grants.
What is Park West Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Park West Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,465, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Park West Charitable Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Park West Charitable Foundation give grants?
Park West Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Michigan (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Park West Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Park West Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance for the Needy/Sick" (11 grants), "Assistance for the Community" (7 grants) and "Assistance in Educating Youth" (3 grants).
Who are Park West Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Park West Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The King's Trust USA ($100,000), Best Buddies ($25,000) and Les Demerle Amlia Island Jazz Festival Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Park West Charitable Foundation?
Park West Charitable Foundation reported $645K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $416K.
What does Park West Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its main focus is art awareness and education in museum and school settings, support for at-risk youth, and environmental conservation. Its website describes programs and activities including museum exhibitions, arts education, and support for foster-care youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Park West Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Park West Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Park West Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5917008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Park West Charitable 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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Grantable. (2026). Park West Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/park-west-charitable-foundation-morg_b82c48e0dde24c08a2e9893e2183e283
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