The Westfield Foundation
The Westfield Foundation is a public charity based in Westfield, an individual recipient Formed in 1975, it administers and invests endowment and other funds established by individuals and organizations, then makes grants to meet community needs and improve quality of life.
The Westfield Foundation at a glance
In short: The Westfield Foundation gave $401K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New Jersey. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,803
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,416
- -42.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $29,749,068
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (14 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Westfield Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2295, Westfield, NJ 07091
Phone: (908) 233-9787
Website: https://westfieldfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Westfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Access ($38K). Together the top 10 received $228K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($43,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 142 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in an individual recipient Listed recipients include organizations in Westfield and other an individual recipient communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Westfield Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 22 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $306K (2022) to $904K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $401K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Access Elizabeth, NJ | — | $37,500 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $43,000 |
| Center for Hope Hospice Scotch Plains, NJ | Financial assistance | $29,085 |
| Family Promise Elizabeth, NJ | — | $29,025 |
| Greater Somerset County YMCA Basking Ridge, NJ | Financial assistance | $20,000 |
| Students 2 Science East Hanover, NJ | Financial assistance | $20,000 |
| Franklin School Westfield, NJ | — | $20,000 |
| Jefferson School Westfield, NJ | — | $20,000 |
| Second Street Youth Center Foundati Plainfield, NJ | Financial assistance | $19,700 |
| Trinitas Health Foundation Elizabeth, NJ | Financial assistance | $16,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,749,068 | $2,576,289 | $1,375,594 | $400,803 | 26 | $1,562,585 |
| 2023 | $28,314,788 | $940,824 | $1,309,753 | $903,667 | 34 | $833,310 |
| 2022 | $25,538,120 | $965,070 | $1,177,586 | $305,723 | 29 | $856,348 |
| 2021 | $31,951,644 | $1,641,422 | $1,248,226 | $348,575 | 30 | $1,316,259 |
| 2020 | $29,890,184 | $1,290,312 | $1,001,236 | $318,377 | 23 | $963,821 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to support public well-being and improve quality of life in the community. Its program description says it makes grants to meet community needs.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Center for Hope Hospice says it helps families and loved ones through loss. An individual recipient describes work to prevent and end homelessness for families with children. Students 2 Science says it provides hands-on learning to encourage students to pursue STEM careers. Our House Foundation says it supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities through residential, employment, day, and recreational services. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve adult literacy, arts instruction, and support for women in business.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $400,803. Grant amounts ranged from $2,700 to $37,500, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $37,500 to Community Access; $35,000 to an individual recipient for financial assistance; $29,085 to Center for Hope Hospice; $29,025 to an individual recipient; and $20,000 each to Greater Somerset County YMCA, Students 2 Science, Franklin School, and Jefferson School. Other listed awards included $19,700 to Second Street Youth Center Foundation and $16,900 to Trinitas Health Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathryn Curran as executive director and Francesca Centurione as office manager. Board directors listed are Dr Kelly Cleary, David Collum, Glen Dumont, Amy Eisenstein, Michelle Habayeb, Gregory Irwin, Munira Ismail, and Toni Janota.
The Westfield Foundation is led by Kathryn Curran, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn Curran
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $62K (2024)
Gregory Irwin
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchan Ohlig
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Munira Ismail
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert John
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rupa Motwani
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Magrone
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Habayeb
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Eisenstein
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Swift
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Thorburn
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moye
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toni Janota
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Collum
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen Dumont
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Cleary
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francesca Centurione
Office Manager
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$21K (2024)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Corey Wu-Jung (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: John Schmidt (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Lawrence Darrow (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Priscilla Mann (2021–2023) — Office Manager
- Former: Frank Isoldi (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Gerard Boyle (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Nancy Wolf (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Rich Elbert (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Stanley Gersch (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Timothy Boyle (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Elizabeth Chance (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Gil Chapman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Swingle (2020) — Board Member
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 $62K, to Kathryn Curran (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Westfield Foundation
How much does The Westfield Foundation give each year?
The Westfield Foundation gave $401K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $904K across 34 grants.
What is The Westfield Foundation's typical grant size?
The Westfield Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,416, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Westfield Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Westfield Foundation give grants?
The Westfield Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elizabeth, NJ (6 grants) and Westfield, NJ (5 grants).
Who are The Westfield Foundation's largest grantees?
The Westfield Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Access ($37,500), Center for Hope Hospice ($29,085) and Family Promise ($29,025), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($43,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Westfield Foundation?
The Westfield Foundation reported $29.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does The Westfield Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to support public well-being and improve quality of life in the community. Its program description says it makes grants to meet community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Westfield Foundation?
The Westfield Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check westfieldfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Westfield Foundation's EIN?
The Westfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2155896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Westfield Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-westfield-foundation-morg_65b86f972bbf492f94d351385d141780
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