The Westly Foundation is a philanthropic organization headquartered in Menlo Park, California, established in 2000. Operating as a 501(c)(3) private independent foundation, the organization focuses on supporting initiatives that improve outcomes for children and youth across California and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
-22.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+24.9% YoY
Grant Count
55
+34.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Westly Foundation believes that investment in children and youth creates pathways to future success. The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education: Improving the quality of education for children at risk in California
- Youth Development: Enhancing opportunities and skills for youth
- Healthcare Access: Finding new ways for children and youth to gain better access to health care
- Community Improvement: Supporting organizations that make communities and the state better for families
The foundation supports innovation and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in these areas.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded approximately $928,000 in grants in the most recent fiscal year, with an average grant size of $88. The foundation made 11,335 total grants in the previous year, indicating a high volume of smaller grants alongside larger awards.
Grant Range
of $88. The foundation made 11,335 total grants in the previous year, indicating a high volume of smaller grants alongside larger awards.
Average Grant
of $88. The foundation made 11,335 total grants in the previous year, indicating a high volume of smaller grants alongside larger awards.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While the foundation's activities are primarily concentrated in California, it also supports projects in other states including Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The foundation funds initiatives across various U.S. cities and states, with particular emphasis on major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the most recent fiscal year (2023):
- Total Assets: $5,245,960
- Total Expenses: $1,191,468
- Revenue: $99,805
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since August 2000
- EIN: 94-3368338
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,085,283 | $5,245,960 | $6,337,623 |
| Revenue | $253,697 | $99,805 | $604,101 |
| Expenses | $1,414,374 | $1,191,468 | $1,316,041 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,350,346 | $1,129,275 | $1,222,736 |
| Net Investment Income | $223,265 | $84,484 | $597,385 |
| Distributable Amount | $322,478 | $340,228 | $366,067 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Westly Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Steven P. Westly: Chairman, Director, and President (serves without compensation)
- Anita W. Yu: Secretary, Director, and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Jessica García-Kohl: Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven P Westly | Chairman, Dir, Pres | 1 | — |
| Anita W Yu | Sec, Dir, Treas | 20 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Westly Foundation announced winners of the 2025 Westly Prize for Young California Innovators. The foundation has also awarded grants to support health research initiatives, including funding for asthma studies in California's Central Valley.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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