Two West Foundation
Two West Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $46,000 through 13 grants to charitable organizations.
Two West Foundation at a glance
In short: Two West Foundation gave $46K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Connecticut. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,000
- +53.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +225.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,538
- -52.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $328,986
- +11.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Two West Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 509 Madison Avenue Suite 1006, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (800) 770-8444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Two West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Riverside Language Program ($5K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (33%), New York (26%), Arizona (13%), Washington, DC (11%), and South Dakota (7%). The filing also lists grants to organizations in California, Massachusetts, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Two West Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 15% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $175K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Language Program New York, NY | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Fuller Project for International Washington, DC | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Stamford Public Education Foundation Stamford, CT | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Inspirica Inc Stamford, CT | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees Bridgeport, CT | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Strawtown Art & Garden Studio Garnerville, NY | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Wilcox Theater and Arts Inc Wilcox, AZ | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Public Media Journalism Sturgis, SD | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Angelica Center for Arts Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Survivors Empowered Inc Phoenix, AZ | General Operating | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,986 | $101,153 | $61,018 | $46,000 | 13 | $47,100 | $19,364 | $17,667 |
| 2024 | $294,562 | $51,882 | $41,998 | $30,000 | 4 | $39,384 | $24,361 | $15,718 |
| 2023 | $284,713 | $48,521 | $86,962 | $75,000 | 8 | $84,202 | $20,773 | $17,927 |
| 2022 | $323,124 | $62,646 | $184,850 | $175,000 | 17 | $179,100 | $32,736 | $21,946 |
| 2021 | $446,068 | $94,144 | $118,464 | $107,000 | 12 | — | $58,820 | $27,216 |
| 2020 | $469,787 | $20,938 | $103,932 | $97,000 | 8 | — | $16,586 | $26,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Two West Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — 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 available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes emergency and supportive housing, immigrant integration, arts-based environmental education, and prison mindfulness programs. For example, Inspirica describes its work as providing housing and support services in Connecticut, while Riverside Language Program describes its mission as helping new immigrants integrate into life in the U.S. through English instruction and related services. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $46,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $3,000. Listed grants included $5,000 each to Riverside Language Program, Fuller Project for International, Stamford Public Education Foundation, Inspirica, and Connecticut Institute for Refugees. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Strawtown Art & Garden Studio and $2,000 to Prison Dharma Network. The listed grants were designated for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vivien C Hanson as president, Josh Taylor as VP, Pamela Goodman Lichty as secretary, and John Jake K Taylor as treasurer.
Two West Foundation is led by Vivien C. Hanson, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vivien C. Hanson
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Pamela Goodman Lichty
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Jake K. Taylor
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Josh Taylor
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Vivien Goodman Malloy (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Edwin A. Goodman (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Ann Goodman Quinson (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Two West Foundation
How much does Two West Foundation give each year?
Two West Foundation gave $46K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is Two West Foundation's typical grant size?
Two West Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,538, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Two West Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Two West Foundation give grants?
Two West Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (2 grants).
Does Two West Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Two West Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Two West Foundation's largest grantees?
Two West Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Riverside Language Program ($5,000), Fuller Project for International ($5,000) and Stamford Public Education Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Two West Foundation?
Two West Foundation reported $329K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Two West Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes emergency and supportive housing, immigrant integration, arts-based environmental education, and prison mindfulness programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Two West Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Two West Foundation's EIN?
Two West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0739297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Two West Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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