West Foundation Inc
West Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $35,050 to charitable organizations, including educational, religious, and charitable recipients.
West Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: West Foundation Inc gave $35K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Louisiana. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,050
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,696
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $901,133
- +10.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (58% 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 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6121 Fern Ave Unit 122, Shreveport, LA 71105
Phone: (318) 458-4314
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who West Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 37% to Texas, 4% to Florida, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is West Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $375; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $42K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Educational | $11,200 |
| Baylor Bear Foundation Waco, TX | Educational | $9,500 |
| Broadmoor Baptist Church Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Logo Preparatory Academy Sugar Land, TX | Educational | $2,500 |
| First Baptist Church Minden, LA | Religious | $2,000 |
| CRU Macedonia Mission Work Orlando, FL | Religious | $1,500 |
| Minden Charity Classics Minden, LA | Charitable | $1,100 |
| East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Minden, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Providence Classical Academy Bossier City, LA | Educational | $500 |
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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 | $901,133 | $30,197 | $54,160 | $35,050 | 13 | $44,167 | $25,301 | $41,098 |
| 2024 | $816,477 | $50,256 | $52,748 | $34,280 | 13 | $43,088 | $42,069 | $38,204 |
| 2023 | $758,841 | $50,611 | $51,397 | $32,430 | 13 | $41,376 | $43,612 | $35,979 |
| 2022 | $771,812 | $51,769 | $50,169 | $32,650 | 15 | $41,504 | $44,254 | $36,863 |
| 2021 | $755,520 | $18,151 | $35,374 | $20,100 | 12 | $27,385 | $12,060 | $36,178 |
| 2020 | $704,910 | $27,797 | $57,422 | $41,955 | 12 | — | $22,863 | $33,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, West Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational, religious, and charitable organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, East Texas Baptist University says it integrates biblical faith and learning to prepare Christian servant leaders; Providence Classical Academy says it provides a classical and Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview; and Isaiah 117 House says it provides physical and emotional support for children awaiting foster care placement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $35,050 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $11,200, with a median grant of $1,100.
Notable grants included $11,200 to LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation for educational purposes, $9,500 to Baylor Bear Foundation for educational purposes, $4,000 to Broadmoor Baptist Church for charitable purposes, and $2,500 to Logo Preparatory Academy for educational purposes. Other listed grants included $2,000 to First Baptist Church for religious purposes and $1,500 to Cru Macedonia Mission Work for religious purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists A David Evans as president, Mark D Evans as vice president, Sandra W Jackson as treasurer, Peggy Waters as secretary, and Gloria Evans, Claudia Lee, Karen E Anthony, and Kathy S Blazek as board members.
West Foundation Inc is led by A. David Evans, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. David Evans
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Claudia Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Evans
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen E. Anthony
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy S. Blazek
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Evans
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Waters
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra W. Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to A David Evans (President).
Frequently asked questions about West Foundation Inc
How much does West Foundation Inc give each year?
West Foundation Inc gave $35K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 13 grants.
What is West Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
West Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $2,696, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from West Foundation Inc that year got $375 on average.
Where does West Foundation Inc give grants?
West Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (3 grants) and Minden, LA (3 grants).
Does West Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on West Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are West Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
West Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation ($11,200), Baylor Bear Foundation ($9,500) and Broadmoor Baptist Church ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Foundation Inc?
West Foundation Inc reported $901K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does West Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational, religious, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from West Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is West Foundation Inc's EIN?
West Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6018637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does West Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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