West Family Charitable Foundation
West Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mobile, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $140K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K.
West Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: West Family Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,500
- +43.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,750
- +401.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,750
- Total assets
- $140,261
- +24.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who West Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Pauls ($20K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How West Family Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 467% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Mobile, AL | To Assist with Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Infirmary Foundation Mobile, AL | To Assist with Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,261 | $50,000 | $22,200 | $21,500 | 2 | $22,200 | $4,758 |
| 2023 | $112,461 | $50,500 | $15,500 | $15,000 | 7 | $15,500 | $3,676 |
| 2022 | $77,461 | — | $25,000 | $25,000 | 6 | $25,000 | $4,607 |
| 2021 | $102,461 | — | — | — | — | — | $5,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, West Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Family Charitable Foundation is led by James L. West III, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. West III
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carolyn R. West
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laura West Soltau
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert J. Houston (2021–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about West Family Charitable Foundation
How much does West Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
West Family Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 7 grants.
How large is West Family Charitable Foundation?
West Family Charitable Foundation reported $140K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does West Family Charitable Foundation operate?
West Family Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Louisiana, Virginia.
What is West Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
West Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0853737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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