Park West Childrens Fund Inc
International: To provide disaster relief goods and services and to provide medical aid. Domestic: To provide food aid and disaster relief services to needy families and individuals within the U.S.
Park West Childrens Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Park West Childrens Fund Inc gave $581K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $83K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $580,798
- +0.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $82,971
- -13.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $84,200
- Total assets
- $3,898,434
- +0.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Park West Childrens Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mary Star of the Sea ($116K). Together the top 7 received $581K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 34 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Park West Childrens Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 499% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2024) to $581K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $581K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Star of the Sea San Pedro, CA | Distribution to needy households | $115,588 |
| Faro De Esperanza Church San Pedro, CA | Distribution to needy families | $96,340 |
| YWCA of San Pedro San Pedro, CA | Distribution to needy individuals | $92,670 |
| Hope Chapel San Pedro San Pedro, CA | Distribution to needy families | $84,200 |
| Meals on Wheels San Pedro, CA | Distribution to elderly people in need | $82,500 |
| Open Door Church Sulphur, LA | Distribution to the homeless and need families | $79,000 |
| Greater St Marys Baptist Church Lake Charles, LA | For distribution to needy households | $30,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,898,434 | $1,023,540 | $995,058 | $580,798 | 7 |
| 2025 | $3,878,535 | $916,669 | $948,936 | $577,678 | 6 |
| 2024 | $3,913,778 | $540,361 | $469,574 | $77,271 | 7 |
| 2023 | $3,831,432 | $369,458 | $485,240 | $97,030 | 7 |
| 2022 | $3,947,214 | $803,603 | $1,057,727 | $440,973 | 7 |
| 2021 | $4,201,338 | $814,438 | $2,236,134 | $447,144 | 5 |
About Park West Childrens Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Park West Childrens Fund Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lake Charles, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $581K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Park West Childrens Fund Inc is led by Donald Tipton, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Donald Tipton
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Tipton
Director & President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Shields
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond George
Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Childrens Fund Inc
How much does Park West Childrens Fund Inc give each year?
Park West Childrens Fund Inc gave $581K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $578K across 6 grants.
What is Park West Childrens Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Park West Childrens Fund Inc's median grant in 2026 was $84,200, and its average grant was $82,971, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Park West Childrens Fund Inc give grants?
Park West Childrens Fund Inc gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Pedro, CA (5 grants).
Does Park West Childrens Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Park West Childrens Fund Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Park West Childrens Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Park West Childrens Fund Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Mary Star of the Sea ($115,588), Faro De Esperanza Church ($96,340) and YWCA of San Pedro ($92,670), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Park West Childrens Fund Inc?
Park West Childrens Fund Inc reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Park West Childrens Fund Inc?
Park West Childrens Fund Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lake Charles, LA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Park West Childrens Fund Inc's EIN?
Park West Childrens Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3917951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 3, 2026)
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