Westcott Foundation
The Westcott Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and for scholarships, including organizations in Wyoming, Texas, Washington, DC, and California.
Westcott Foundation at a glance
In short: Westcott Foundation gave $92K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Wyoming. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,783
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,344
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $610,905
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Westcott Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to mail the foundation a brief description of the organization’s charitable purpose. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that awards have no restrictions. Contact listed for the application process: Beth Prothro.
- Contact
Application contact: Beth Prothro
Mailing address: 3710 Rawlins Street Ste 1350, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 777-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Westcott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Progress Alliance ($50K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 58 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming (54%), Texas (34%), Washington, DC (11%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Westcott Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 276% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $114K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Progress Alliance Pinedale, WY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| American Mome Fundraising Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fashion Group International of Dallas ( Diffa) Dallas, TX | Charitable | $9,750 |
| Cattle Baron's Ball Dallas, TX | Charitable | $7,033 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Tiny Room Gives Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greenhill School Addison, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Equestrians Excellence Oxnard, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| North Texas Giving Day Dallas, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Dallas, TX | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $610,905 | $80,599 | $100,884 | $91,783 | 11 | $93,825 | $73,540 | $33,934 |
| 2023 | $618,796 | $134,866 | $83,606 | $79,950 | 9 | $81,778 | $133,038 | $33,483 |
| 2022 | $452,755 | $113,711 | $57,330 | $53,850 | 13 | $55,590 | $111,971 | $45,593 |
| 2021 | $396,374 | $74,979 | $118,462 | $114,310 | 13 | $115,986 | $72,503 | $53,474 |
| 2020 | $439,857 | $56,632 | $40,897 | $36,738 | 12 | — | $53,972 | $48,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Westcott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for charitable purposes and scholarships. Among its grantees, National Progress Alliance describes its mission as promoting free expression and civil discourse through grants, partnerships, and public awareness. Greenhill School describes itself as a pre-K–grade 12 independent, co-educational, nonsectarian school whose mission is to prepare students to lead authentic, purposeful lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $91,783 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $50,000 to National Progress Alliance in Pinedale, Wyoming. Other notable grants included $10,000 to American Mome Fundraising in Washington, DC; $9,750 to Fashion Group International of Dallas (DIFFA); $7,033 to Cattle Baron’s Ball; and $5,000 each to McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park School and Tiny Room Gives. The two school grants listed as scholarships were to McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park School and Greenhill School, which received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Court Westcott and Kameron Westcott as directors, Jimmy Westcott as president, Chart Westcott as chairman, and Beth Prothro as secretary/treasurer.
Westcott Foundation is led by Jimmy Westcott, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jimmy Westcott
President
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chart Westcott
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Court Westcott
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kameron Westcott
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Beth Prothro
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Diane Adler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack T. Smith (2020–2021) — President
- Former: John D. Curtis (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Westcott Foundation
How much does Westcott Foundation give each year?
Westcott Foundation gave $92K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 9 grants.
What is Westcott Foundation's typical grant size?
Westcott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,344, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Westcott Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Westcott Foundation give grants?
Westcott Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (34%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants).
Does Westcott Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Westcott Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are Westcott Foundation's largest grantees?
Westcott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Progress Alliance ($50,000), American Mome Fundraising ($10,000) and Fashion Group International of Dallas ( Diffa) ($9,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Westcott Foundation?
Westcott Foundation reported $611K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Westcott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for charitable purposes and scholarships. Among its grantees, National Progress Alliance describes its mission as promoting free expression and civil discourse through grants, partnerships, and public awareness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westcott Foundation?
The filing says to mail the foundation a brief description of the organization’s charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Westcott Foundation's EIN?
Westcott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2304233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Westcott Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/westcott-foundation-morg_d9b8df96620d4b26a9130f74241676d3
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