West Haven Foundation
To support organizations dedicated to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full and rewarding lives by providing a variety of residential services in an atmosphere of caring community.
West Haven Foundation at a glance
In short: West Haven Foundation gave $435K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $145K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $435,216
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $145,072
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,442
- Total assets
- $14,224,651
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West Haven Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Welcome House ($382K). Together the top 3 received $435K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How West Haven Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $337K (2019) to $462K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $435K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome House Westlake, OH | Operating Grant | $382,441 |
| Wesco Housing Corporation Westlake, OH | Operating Grant | $42,442 |
| Bunts Housing Corporation Westlake, OH | Operating Grant | $10,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,224,651 | $805,087 | $559,644 | $435,216 | 3 | $805,087 |
| 2024 | $12,434,754 | $2,319,324 | $527,992 | $404,157 | 3 | $2,319,324 |
| 2023 | $11,547,336 | $417,008 | $555,235 | $421,365 | 2 | $417,008 |
| 2022 | $10,638,297 | $393,544 | $593,593 | $461,929 | 1 | $393,544 |
| 2021 | $13,195,410 | $1,006,389 | $560,339 | $422,255 | 2 | $1,006,389 |
| 2020 | $12,064,439 | $600,138 | $504,002 | $390,072 | 2 | $600,138 |
| 2019 | $11,166,951 | $628,870 | $452,311 | $337,404 | 2 | $628,870 |
About West Haven Foundation
Based on IRS filings
West Haven Foundation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Westlake, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $435K. Net investment income was $805K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Haven Foundation is led by Meg Nachtwey, CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meg Nachtwey
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Paul Fidler
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darin M. Kershner
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Gaertner Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Anthony Thomas
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carriann Pafford
CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nicolas Alexander
Vice President
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Kuehner
Vice President
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Aaron Apathy (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Frank Kosec (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Haven Foundation
How much does West Haven Foundation give each year?
West Haven Foundation gave $435K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $404K across 3 grants.
What is West Haven Foundation's typical grant size?
West Haven Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $42,442, and its average grant was $145,072, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does West Haven Foundation give grants?
West Haven Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Westlake, OH (3 grants).
Does West Haven Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of West Haven Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is West Haven Foundation?
West Haven Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $805K.
What is West Haven Foundation?
West Haven Foundation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Westlake, OH. It holds $14.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is West Haven Foundation's EIN?
West Haven Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7187526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
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