The Westlake Foundation Inc
The Westlake Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sterling, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Virginia and several other states, including organizations supporting veterans, people with disabilities, and families in need.
The Westlake Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Westlake Foundation Inc gave $60K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Virginia. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,300
- +48.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,482
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $1,134,504
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (45% 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 Westlake Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 46175 Westlake Dr 320, Sterling, VA 20165
Phone: (703) 406-7616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Westlake Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shields & Stripes ($15K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (45%), North Carolina (25%), Washington, DC (12%), Massachusetts (9%), and Florida (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Westlake Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K 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 $23K (2020) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shields & Stripes Whispering Pines, NC | Support for Programs | $15,000 |
| The Fund of American Studies Washington, DC | Scholarship Fund | $7,500 |
| St Joseph's Church Herndon, VA | Needs for Church | $5,550 |
| Veterans Advocacy Services Groton, MA | Veteran Assistance | $5,250 |
| Gabriel Project Merrifield, VA | Support for Programs | $5,250 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Needs for Poor | $5,250 |
| A Place to Be Leesburg, VA | Support for Programs | $5,250 |
| A Farm Less Ordinary Bluemont, VA | Support for Programs | $5,000 |
| Women Giving Back Sterling, VA | Support for Programs | $5,000 |
| Bishop Lenten's Appeal Arlington, VA | Support for Programs | $750 |
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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 | $1,134,504 | $22,831 | $68,646 | $60,300 | 11 | $60,300 | $75,098 |
| 2023 | $1,180,319 | $473,109 | $53,498 | $40,618 | 6 | — | $23,109 |
| 2022 | $760,708 | $10,198 | $44,405 | $36,500 | 7 | $36,500 | $61,781 |
| 2021 | $794,915 | $307,421 | $34,783 | $30,000 | 5 | $30,000 | $36,775 |
| 2020 | $522,277 | $22,800 | $26,472 | $22,900 | 9 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, A Place to Be says it creates community, belonging, and hope through music therapy, performance, and expressive arts; A Farm Less Ordinary says it provides employment and a welcoming community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and Women Giving Back says it supports vulnerable families in the Greater Washington, DC area with clothing and other essentials. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $60,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $5,250.
The largest 2024 grants included $15,000 to SHIELDS & STRIPES for program support; $7,500 to THE FUND OF AMERICAN STUDIES for a scholarship fund; $5,550 to ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH for church needs; and $5,250 each to VETERANS ADVOCACY SERVICES for veteran assistance, GABRIEL PROJECT for program support, FOOD FOR THE POOR for needs of the poor, and A PLACE TO BE for program support. Other grants included $5,000 each to A FARM LESS ORDINARY and WOMEN GIVING BACK, $750 to BISHOP LENTEN'S APPEAL, and $500 to SPECIAL OLYMPICS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists THOMAS PLOFCHAN as president; KATHRYN PLOFCHAN as vice president; and KATHRYN A PLOFCHAN, ANDREW PLOFCHAN, and THOMAS K PLOFCHAN III as directors.
The Westlake Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Plofchan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Plofchan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Plofchan
Bod
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn A. Plofchan
Vice President & Bod
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas K. Plofchan III
Bod
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The Westlake Foundation Inc
How much does The Westlake Foundation Inc give each year?
The Westlake Foundation Inc gave $60K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 6 grants.
What is The Westlake Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Westlake Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,250, and its average grant was $5,482, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Westlake Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Westlake Foundation Inc give grants?
The Westlake Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (25%) and District of Columbia (12%).
Does The Westlake Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Westlake Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Programs" (7 grants).
Who are The Westlake Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Westlake Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shields & Stripes ($15,000), The Fund of American Studies ($7,500) and St Joseph's Church ($5,550), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Westlake Foundation Inc?
The Westlake Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What does The Westlake Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Westlake Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Westlake Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Westlake Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4401478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Westlake Foundation Inc 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). The Westlake Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-westlake-foundation-inc-morg_52876a2876b34208a7ff69a83c2109d6
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