West Star Foundation
West Star Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in RENO, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 49 grants totaling $583K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$583K
Grant Count
49
Avg Grant Size
$12K
About West Star Foundation
Based on IRS filings
West Star Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in RENO, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 49 grants totaling $583K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | — |
| Expenses | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Idaho Community Foundation ($73,205), Loyola Marymount University ($40,000), Operation Underground Railroad Inc ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY SILVER SPRING, MD | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $15,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF EVERETT EVERETT, WA | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| CORNELL COLLEGE MT VERNON, IA | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $25,000 |
| EDDY HOUSE RENO, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $10,000 |
| ENTRUST COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| EVERETT GOSPEL MISSION EVERETT, WA | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $29,000 |
| FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN COON RAPIDS, MN | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| FOUNDATIONS FOR RECOVERY SAN FRANCISCO, CA | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FRIENDS MEDICAL SUPPORT FUND LANGLEY, WA | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $2,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE WEISER RIVER TRAIL COUNCIL, ID | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO ASSIST WITH THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID J PUGH | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES L PUGH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM M PUGH | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARYLYN H PARMELEE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI E PUGH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD H PUGH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SANTOSHI WAGNER-ANUE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HAZEL BLUME | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does West Star Foundation operate?
West Star Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does West Star Foundation award?
In 2020, West Star Foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $583K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is West Star Foundation's EIN?
West Star Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6020517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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