Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation
Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gallatin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $571K. Net investment income was $136K.
Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation at a glance
In short: Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation gave $571K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $71K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $571,001
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- Average grant
- $71,375
- Median grant
- $65,300
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Montgomery Bell Academy ($136K). Together the top 8 received $571K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2019) to $571K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $571K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville, TN | Annual Fund for Current Operations. | $135,826 |
| United Way of Wilson County Lebanon, TN | Health and Human Service Programs | $90,600 |
| Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | Annual fund for current operations of cumberland university and cumberland university phoenix marching band operations. | $78,300 |
| City of Refuge Hendersonville, TN | The funds will be used to serve the general public and minister the hurting and broken individuals through events, staff compensation, purchase of curriculum/educational materials, and benovolence needs of the congregation/community. | $65,300 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission Nashville, TN | Nashvile rescue will use the grant for general operations. These operations include our two fold mission of both providing emergency services such as three hot meals per day, safe shelter, and hot showers to the homeless population of middle Tennessee. Life recovery program is designed to transform lives of those who struggle with addiction issues, anger management issues, and other crippling afflictions that may lead to homelessness and isolation. | $65,300 |
| Nashville Public Televison Nashville, TN | Annual Fund for Current Operations. | $65,300 |
| Sumner Academy Gallatin, TN | Annual Fund for Current Operations. | $50,300 |
| Men of Valor Antioch, TN | The purpose of the grant is equip men coming out of prison to re-enter society as men of integrity-becoming givers to the community rather than takers. | $20,075 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $135,733 | $582,575 | $571,001 | 8 | $135,733 | $23,025 |
| 2019 | $508,894 | $25,794 | $255,865 | $245,000 | 4 | $25,794 | $38,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lawrence West
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles M. Cowden
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn W. Cowden
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation
How much does Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation give each year?
Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation gave $571K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation's typical grant size?
Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $65,300, and its average grant was $71,375, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation give grants?
Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (3 grants) and Lebanon, TN (2 grants).
Does Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation's largest grantees?
Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Montgomery Bell Academy ($135,826), United Way of Wilson County ($90,600) and Cumberland University ($78,300), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation's EIN?
Peggy and Lawrence West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1748446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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 2019 (received by the IRS December 9, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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