West End Opportunity Partnership
To invest in residents, non profits and businesses across louisvilles west end by providing the resources and opportunities necessary to drive responsible revitalization, foster economic growth and build a thriving community for all.
West End Opportunity Partnership at a glance
In short: West End Opportunity Partnership gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $30,756,773
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to West End Opportunity Partnership
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from West End Opportunity Partnership
Nonprofit Business Development Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Small Business Development Program
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Traditional Enterprise Request for Funding Proposal
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Who West End Opportunity Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One West Corp ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One West Corp Louisville, KY | Support Community Program | $10,000 |
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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 | $30,756,773 | $1,409,174 | $789,544 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,405,046 |
| 2023 | $30,119,279 | $419,668 | $363,785 | — | — | $413,477 |
| 2022 | $30,077,345 | $25,641,095 | $194,417 | — | — | $1,095 |
| 2021 | $118,061 | $153,000 | $42,273 | — | — | — |
About West End Opportunity Partnership
Based on IRS filings
West End Opportunity Partnership is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West End Opportunity Partnership is led by Laura Douglas, President CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Douglas
President CEO
Interim President CEO → President CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Rita Phillips
Chief Operating Officer
Interim Executive Administrator → Interi Exe. Administrator, 2022
Interi Exe. Administrator → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $96K (2024)
David James
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hancock
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aleshia Burns
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Romaine
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desmond Smith Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Craddock Jr.
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaberiel Jones Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Milliner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Neagle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Summers V
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delores Johnson Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyndon E Pryor
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Hawkins
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Smith
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Dawn Wade (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeana Dunlap (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Kaplan (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: J Michael Brown (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gerina Whethers (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Shadle (2021) — Director
- Former: DeVone Holt (2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Smith Jr. (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Watkins (2021) — Director
- Former: Sadiqa Reynolds (2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Trager (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $150K, to Laura Douglas (President CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West End Opportunity Partnership
How much does West End Opportunity Partnership give each year?
West End Opportunity Partnership gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is West End Opportunity Partnership?
West End Opportunity Partnership reported $30.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is West End Opportunity Partnership?
West End Opportunity Partnership is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $30.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does West End Opportunity Partnership operate?
West End Opportunity Partnership has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is West End Opportunity Partnership's EIN?
West End Opportunity Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1662505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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