The West End Home Foundation
The West End Home Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. It supports organizations serving older adults in Middle Tennessee through grantmaking, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration, with a mission of advancing aging with dignity and strengthening communities.
The West End Home Foundation at a glance
In short: The West End Home Foundation gave $2.3M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Tennessee. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,254,150
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,231
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $49,009,120
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% 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 The West End Home Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation conducts an annual application process. Its filing names Dianne Oliver as the contact and lists application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as “N/A.” For 2027 funding, the Foundation’s grant-program information says organizations not receiving Foundation funding in 2026 must submit a Letter of Intent and should contact the Program Director before submitting it.
- Contact
Application contact: Dianne Oliver
Mailing address: 109 Kenner Avenue Suite 202, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 383-1395
Email: dianne.oliver@westendhomefoundation.org
Website: https://westendhomefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The West End Home Foundation
Who The West End Home Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Senior Citizens Inc ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 226 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s grant-program eligibility area comprises Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties in Middle Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The West End Home Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 44 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $1.9M (2020) to $5.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens Inc Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $400,000 |
| Tennessee Respite Coalition Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $141,000 |
| Agewell Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $105,000 |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic of Nashville Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| Westminster Home Connection Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| Nashville Public Television Inc Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $90,000 |
| Bethlehem Centers of Nashville Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $82,400 |
| Tennessee Justice Center Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $80,000 |
| Inspiritus Inc Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $70,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $70,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,009,120 | $3,065,186 | $3,267,947 | $2,254,150 | 44 | $2,769,307 | $2,704,029 | $2,306,202 |
| 2023 | $47,072,028 | $-195,278 | $4,600,462 | $2,618,021 | 47 | $3,123,780 | $657,766 | $2,052,873 |
| 2022 | $44,812,478 | $-218,916 | $6,461,037 | $5,483,396 | 60 | $5,870,605 | $458,915 | $2,081,688 |
| 2021 | $56,980,895 | $17,283,012 | $3,800,214 | $3,046,538 | 36 | $3,407,823 | $11,854,328 | $2,264,220 |
| 2020 | $48,752,818 | $2,650,117 | $2,451,067 | $1,928,320 | 39 | — | $2,572,991 | $2,050,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The West End Home Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to advance aging with dignity and strengthen communities through strategic grantmaking, policy advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration. Its funding areas include advocacy; enrichment and socialization; food and nutrition; healthcare limited to oral health care and behavioral health services; housing; transportation; wellness and supportive care; and special projects. It also offers program or project funding and capital funding for agency infrastructure.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, demonstrate capacity to achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes, and provide services in at least one of the eligible counties. Priority consideration is given to projects specifically designed for adults age 60 and older.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of work receiving support. Senior Citizens Inc. describes its mission as supporting, championing, and enhancing life for people 50 and older. The Tennessee Respite Coalition says it provides relief to families and caregivers providing ongoing care. Interfaith Dental Clinic of Nashville describes providing affordable dental care, prevention services, and oral health education, including for people over age 65. Westminster Home Connection says it helps older adults and people with disabilities age in place safely and with dignity through home repairs and mobility modifications.
Grantmaking
The Foundation conducts an annual grants process. Its website says it funds mission-aligned organizations providing direct services, collaborative initiatives, or advocacy and awareness work. Funding may support a new or ongoing program or project; capital awards may support equipment, technology, facility maintenance, or facility acquisition or expansion.
In 2024, the Foundation reported 44 grants totaling $2,254,150. Awards ranged from $8,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest reported awards included $400,000 to Senior Citizens Inc.; $141,000 to the Tennessee Respite Coalition; $105,000 to AgeWell Middle Tennessee; and $100,000 each to Interfaith Dental Clinic of Nashville and Westminster Home Connection. Other notable awards included $90,000 to Nashville Public Television Inc., $82,400 to Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, and $80,000 to the Tennessee Justice Center.
The Foundation’s community-impact page reports that it distributed $2,052,000 to 42 nonprofit agencies in Middle Tennessee in 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website identifies Maria Gonzalez as President and CEO. Its 2024 filing lists Dianne Oliver as Executive Director; Ana Nettles as President; Stephanie McClure as Vice President; Kim Thomason as Treasurer; Michelle Steele as Secretary; and Jennifer Brantley, Jaynee Day, Lorraine Downing, Tanza Farr, and Gloria Johnson as board members.
The West End Home Foundation is led by Dianne Oliver, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dianne Oliver
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Ana Nettles
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edy Nash
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Brantley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Downing
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Lassiter Kendrick
Board Member
Treasurer Beginning → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanza Farr
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Thomason
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Lalonde
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Steele
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Paiva
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie McClure
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Leopard
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaynee Day
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Ann Cargile (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Caroline Shockley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Betsy Hindman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chandra Allen (2022) — Program Officer
- Former: Cindy Dickinson (2022) — Administration & Technology Manager
- Former: Dimeta Smith Knight (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Brown (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Smith (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Maribeth Farringer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Hughey (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Kaestner (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Theresa Wilson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy Craig (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Margaret C. Craig (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $164K, to Dianne Oliver (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The West End Home Foundation
How much does The West End Home Foundation give each year?
The West End Home Foundation gave $2.3M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 47 grants.
What is The West End Home Foundation's typical grant size?
The West End Home Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $51,231, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The West End Home Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does The West End Home Foundation give grants?
The West End Home Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (33 grants), Murfreesboro, TN (2 grants) and Chattanooga, TN (2 grants).
Who are The West End Home Foundation's largest grantees?
The West End Home Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Senior Citizens Inc ($400,000), Tennessee Respite Coalition ($141,000) and Agewell Middle Tennessee ($105,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The West End Home Foundation?
The West End Home Foundation reported $49.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The West End Home Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to advance aging with dignity and strengthen communities through strategic grantmaking, policy advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The West End Home Foundation?
The Foundation conducts an annual application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The West End Home Foundation's EIN?
The West End Home Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0516508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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