West Family Foundation
West Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Coralville, Iowa. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and activities including music programs, a children’s museum, community events, and music therapy.
West Family Foundation at a glance
In short: West Family Foundation gave $95K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,738
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,961
- -23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,198,367
- +8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (82% 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 West Family 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1212 5Th St, Coralville, IA 52241-2908
Phone: (319) 351-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who West Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Iowa Center for Advancement ($19K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($8,788), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: Iowa 82%, New York 11%, Massachusetts 4%, California 3%, and Texas 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is West Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2021) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Music Foundation New York, NY | General Fund - Giving Tuesday Year-End Match | $10,000 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Church Coralville, IA | Piano Replacement Fund Support | $10,000 |
| The Iowa Childrens Museum Coralville, IA | Music Experience Support | $10,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Hancher Auditorium 2025-2026 Season Support | $10,000 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,788 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Nosikova Piano Studio Fund Support | $5,000 |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | General Fund | $4,000 |
| City of Coralville Coralville, IA | Coralville Community Showcase Support | $4,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa Cedar Rapids, IA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | 2024 Band Extravaganza Sponsorship | $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 | $2,198,367 | $182,234 | $112,899 | $94,738 | 32 | $103,015 | $115,653 | $103,780 |
| 2024 | $2,025,097 | $220,852 | $93,935 | $76,904 | 20 | $84,419 | $81,249 | $103,518 |
| 2023 | $1,792,314 | $150,864 | $92,490 | $74,487 | 24 | $82,899 | $44,138 | $82,245 |
| 2022 | $1,633,173 | $253,410 | $100,570 | $85,038 | 17 | $93,244 | $143,839 | $90,996 |
| 2021 | $1,905,931 | $129,540 | $85,512 | $68,713 | 24 | — | $68,065 | $86,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, West Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for music education and performance, music therapy, children’s programming, and community activities.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Save the Music Foundation says it helps children, schools, and communities reach their potential through making music. The Iowa Children’s Museum says it inspires children to imagine, create, discover, and explore through play. Orchestra Iowa says it fosters enjoyment and support for symphonic music through performances, education, and community involvement. ChildServe Foundation says it partners with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $94,738. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $2,250. Notable grants included $10,000 each to Save the Music Foundation, St Thomas More Catholic Church, The Iowa Children’s Museum, and the University of Iowa Center for Advancement for Hancher Auditorium’s 2025–2026 season. Other grants included $5,788 for music therapy for disabled individuals, $4,000 to Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, and $3,000 to Orchestra Iowa.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen L West as president and Robin Walenta and Ryan West as directors.
West Family Foundation is led by Stephen L. West, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen L. West
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Walenta
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan West
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 West Family Foundation
How much does West Family Foundation give each year?
West Family Foundation gave $95K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 20 grants.
What is West Family Foundation's typical grant size?
West Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,961, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from West Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does West Family Foundation give grants?
West Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Iowa City, IA (7 grants), Coralville, IA (4 grants), Cedar Falls, IA (2 grants) and Hampton, IA (2 grants).
Does West Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of West Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Piano Sunday Educational Performance at University of Iowa" (4 grants).
Who are West Family Foundation's largest grantees?
West Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Iowa Center for Advancement ($18,700 across 4 grants), Save the Music Foundation ($10,000) and St Thomas More Catholic Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($8,788), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Family Foundation?
West Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does West Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for music education and performance, music therapy, children’s programming, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from West Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. 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 33-1006158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does West Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). West Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/west-family-foundation-morg_ef78f8254bb74363b774d7f44f4c29a7
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