West Family Foundation
West Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $513K.
West Family Foundation at a glance
In short: West Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $2.3M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,320,927
- +2343.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $2,320,927
- +9672.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $2,320,927
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who West Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc ($2.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2019) to $2.3M (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc Memphis, TN | General Operating Fund | $2,320,927 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $519,636 | $2,332,854 | $2,320,927 | 1 | $513,150 | $86,587 |
| 2019 | $1,814,303 | $88,045 | $108,008 | $95,000 | 4 | $80,744 | $96,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, West Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Family Foundation is led by Lee West Morris, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lee West Morris
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carole Wilson West
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Margaret Hoath West
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Foundation
How much does West Family Foundation give each year?
West Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $95K across 4 grants.
Where does West Family Foundation operate?
West Family Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
How much is West Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, West Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is West Family Foundation's EIN?
West Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0901141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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