West Foundation
West Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $818K. Net investment income was $737K.
West Foundation at a glance
In short: West Foundation gave $818K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $117K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $817,582
- -40.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116,797
- -40.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $14,701,887
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midwestern State University ($181K). Together the top 5 received $291K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($526,813), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 32 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How West Foundation gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $449K (2022) to $1.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $818K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $526,813 |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | Endowments/Scholarships | $180,769 |
| Amarillo Area Foundation Amarillo, TX | Endowments/Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Wichita Falls, TX | Endowments/Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Park Cities Baptist Church Dallas, TX | Endowments/Scholarships | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls Wichita Falls, TX | Endowments/Scholarships | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with West Foundation?
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 | $14,701,887 | $975,574 | $1,152,300 | $817,582 | 7 | $819,655 | $737,429 | $940,802 |
| 2024 | $14,936,368 | $1,839,287 | $1,714,598 | $1,365,908 | 7 | $1,367,809 | $1,586,998 | $885,475 |
| 2023 | $14,803,503 | $-153,475 | $747,152 | $502,315 | 6 | $506,378 | $169,407 | $841,118 |
| 2022 | $15,567,396 | $462,359 | $733,105 | $449,234 | 7 | $457,604 | $271,103 | $866,466 |
| 2021 | $15,505,873 | $1,389,764 | $778,916 | $469,706 | 5 | $481,343 | $1,176,446 | $971,569 |
| 2020 | $14,464,753 | $486,387 | $915,488 | $626,074 | 5 | — | $292,765 | $828,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, West Foundation reported a distributable amount of $941K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Foundation is led by Andrew L. West, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew L. West
President
Trustee & Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Amy W. Walls
Secretary
Trustee & President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Stuart B. West
Vice President
Trustee & Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2025)
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 $45K, to Stuart B West (Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West Foundation
How much does West Foundation give each year?
West Foundation gave $818K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 7 grants.
What is West Foundation's typical grant size?
West Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $116,797, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does West Foundation give grants?
West Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita Falls, TX (3 grants).
Does West Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on West Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Endowments/Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are West Foundation's largest grantees?
West Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Midwestern State University ($180,769), Amarillo Area Foundation ($40,000) and Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($526,813), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Foundation?
West Foundation reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $820K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $941K (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 is West Foundation?
West Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $14.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is West Foundation's EIN?
West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7332105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work West Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in West Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Fain Foundation
Wichita Falls, TX
The Fain Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including youth programs, food assistance, arts, education, and community facilities, with 2025 grants going to Texas organizations. Its grants ranged from $1,000 to $333,334, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.3M
Grants
85
Total Given
$1.4M
The Bob & Carol Gunn Foundation
Wichita Falls, TX
Assets
$143K
Grants
1
Total Given
$8K
Perkins-Prothro Foundation
Wichita Falls, TX
The Perkins-Prothro Foundation supports organizations working in senior care, hospice, music, hunger relief, education, faith communities, and community facilities, primarily in Texas. In 2025, grants ranged from $85 to $400,000, with a median of $3,330. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$17.5M
Grants
119
Total Given
$2.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
The Priddy Foundation
Wichita Falls, TX
The Priddy Foundation funds human services, education, arts, and health programs, as well as operating and capital needs, to support individual development and community improvement. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,098 to $1,726,710, with a median of $34,160, for organizations physically located in specified counties in North Texas and southern Oklahoma. It accepts unsolicited online Letters of Intent, due February 1 or August 1; invited applicants may then submit a full application.
Assets
$199.0M
Grants
151
Total Given
$14.2M
J S Bridwell Foundation
Wichita Falls, TX
The J S Bridwell Foundation funds Texas charitable organizations, including work in education, community facilities, health care, social services, and cultural programming, with most grants going to Wichita Falls-area recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1 million, with a median of $10,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$19.3M
Grants
92
Total Given
$3.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from West Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
West Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?