West Family Foundation
West Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Oregon. Formed by Steven and Carolyn West in 2006, it supports children and families in Southern Oregon through grants for youth enrichment, human services, and other charitable causes.
West Family Foundation at a glance
In short: West Family Foundation gave $377K across 55 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $377,267
- +1.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 55
- +5400.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,859
- -98.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,619,867
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to West Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications through an online grant management system. Applicants must register for an account and submit the online application; mailed or faxed proposals are not accepted. The foundation accepts one application per organization per cycle, with an exception for school districts, though only one application per school is accepted. No grants are made to individuals. The foundation may request an interview, site visit, or presentation during review.
- Review Cycle
- The annual deadline is February 1 at midnight. The website says applications open November 1, with final decisions announced in April. The next stated deadline after October 2, 2026, is February 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- The annual deadline is February 1 at midnight.
- Contact
Application contact: Carrie Hanson Executive Director
Mailing address: 680 G Street Suite B, Jacksonville, OR 97530
Phone: (541) 899-9976
Website: https://www.familyfoundationwest.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from West Family Foundation
Who West Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Black Tornado Club Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 118 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s current guidelines specify Jackson and Josephine counties in Oregon and require that funded projects or programs directly benefit residents of those counties. The 2025 filing described the foundation’s geographic areas as Southern Oregon, specifically Jackson, Josephine, Curry, and Klamath counties. All 2026 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How West Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 103% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2024) to $481K (2021). In 2026 it made 55 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Tornado Club Inc Medford, OR | Support the construction of a new athletic facility at nmhs. | $50,000 |
| Jackson County 4H & FFA Junior Livestock Auction Committee Eagle Point, OR | Purchase a 4h or ffa raised swine/steer from a youth exhibitor and donate the meat to kids unlimited. | $21,181 |
| Jackson County Fair Board Central Point, OR | Serve as the kids 12 & under free sponsor at the 2025 Jackson county summer fair | $20,000 |
| Calvary Church Jacksonville DBA Relevant Church Jacksonville, OR | Support the Parking Lot Repaving Project | $15,000 |
| Calvary Church Jacksonville DBA Relevant Church Jacksonville, OR | Support the Parking Lot Repaving Project | $15,000 |
| Joe's Place Ministries Grants Pass, OR | To remodel our kitchen/dining room in our new facility in cave junction | $10,000 |
| Kids Unlimited of Oregon Medford, OR | Support the kids unlimited k-3 basketball programs. Funds can be used to support the overall program as well as student unmet needs such as shoes, shirts, transportation, etc. | $10,000 |
| Marines Toys for Tots Foundation Jackson County Chapter Medford, OR | Provide Toys to Children in Need at Christmas | $10,000 |
| Medford Mustangs Inc Medford, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Providence Community Health Foundation Medford, OR | Support the curt and carol bennett healthcare scholarship fund, these scholarship dollars are to be used in the next 12 months. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2026 filing reports 55 grants; the 2025 and 2024 filings each report one grant.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,619,867 | $770,291 | $586,707 | $377,267 | 55 | $477,182 | $660,766 | $462,499 |
| 2025 | $7,436,283 | $829,476 | $583,876 | $372,841 | 1 | $479,721 | $719,311 | $466,976 |
| 2024 | $7,190,683 | $433,901 | $526,423 | $342,513 | 1 | $432,473 | $339,951 | $441,342 |
| 2023 | $7,284,717 | $111,685 | $551,511 | $366,508 | 1 | $464,427 | $166,733 | $432,998 |
| 2022 | $7,723,030 | $678,273 | $625,942 | $413,469 | 60 | $512,199 | $564,530 | $501,920 |
| 2021 | $7,670,699 | $718,163 | $676,847 | $481,448 | 71 | — | $615,205 | $463,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, West Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $462K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to provide a better opportunity in life for children and families. Its website identifies youth enrichment, human services, and other charitable causes as funding areas. It accepts applications from tax-exempt organizations; state-supported educational institutions and government entities may also apply if they provide documentation of their tax status and federal tax ID. The guidelines accept applications from public schools, but not private schools.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Kids Unlimited of Oregon describes its work as youth development through programs that build individual, social, and community consciousness. Walking Tall Southern Oregon says it provides life coaching and Christian faith-based mentorship to teen boys in grades 7–12, along with job-readiness skills. Mercy’s Gate Rogue Valley describes its work as helping at-risk households address financial crises and plan for stability.
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists additional ineligible activities: endowments or annual fund drives, indirect or overhead expenses, fundraising-event sponsorships, visual and performing arts programs (with some school-based projects potentially eligible), projects with a specific religious purpose, property acquisition, and multi-million-dollar capital campaigns.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $377,267. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The website reports an average award of $6,000 and says the foundation prefers annual rather than multi-year grants.
Among the larger reported 2026 grants were $50,000 to Black Tornado Club Inc. for construction of an athletic facility at NMHS; $21,181 to the Jackson County 4H & FFA Junior Livestock Auction Committee to purchase a youth-raised animal and donate the meat to Kids Unlimited; and $20,000 to the Jackson County Fair Board for a free-admission sponsorship for children 12 and under. Other examples include $10,000 each to Kids Unlimited of Oregon for K–3 basketball programs, Providence Community Health Foundation for a healthcare scholarship fund, and Joe’s Place Ministries for a kitchen and dining-room remodel. The reported $50,000 award exceeds the website’s stated $10,000 maximum request for the spring grant program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Steven West as president and Carolyn West as vice-president. Jason Anderson is listed on the website’s Board of Trustees and as secretary/treasurer on the 2026 filing. The website says the Board of Trustees consists of three to seven family and public trustees, and that its Grants Committee reviews applications and makes funding recommendations to the Board.
West Family Foundation is led by Steven West, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Steven West
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn West
Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Anderson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $377K across 55 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $373K across 1 grant.
What is West Family Foundation's typical grant size?
West Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,859, across 55 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does West Family Foundation give grants?
West Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Medford, OR (29 grants), Grants Pass, OR (5 grants), Central Point, OR (4 grants) and Jacksonville, OR (4 grants).
Does West Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of West Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are West Family Foundation's largest grantees?
West Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Black Tornado Club Inc ($50,000), Jackson County School District 549C ($41,988 across 10 grants) and Calvary Church Jacksonville DBA Relevant Church ($30,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is West Family Foundation?
West Family Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $477K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $462K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does West Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to provide a better opportunity in life for children and families. Its website identifies youth enrichment, human services, and other charitable causes as funding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from West Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications through an online grant management system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is West Family Foundation's EIN?
West Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4720365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). West Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/west-family-foundation-morg_ce318045027e4e87983fbbb3b18fb8b6
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