Westmeath Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization with a focus on grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
131
+19.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-14.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports a range of charitable purposes. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Health
- Health and Medical Services
- Health and Wellness
- School Health
- Youth Development and Education
- Animal Welfare and Shelters
- Community Development
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount: $16,338 to $18,700
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Colorado
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $65,787,902 to $66,466,075
- Total revenue: $3,715,243
- Total expenses: $3,796,462
- Investment income and dividends: $3,715,243
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Comparison (2022):
- Total assets: $65.8 million
- Investment income: $3,238,994
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alliance for Choice in Education ($450,000), A Sanctuary for Military Families Inc ($250,000), Childrens Hospital Colorado ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 THE CHILDREN DURANGO, CO | 4 the Children General Operating Funds and Program Expansion | $30,000 |
| A SANCTUARY FOR MILITARY FAMILIES INC GRANBY, CO | Creating A Sanctuary for At-Risk Military Families | $157,500 |
| A SANCTUARY FOR MILITARY FAMILIES INC GRANBY, CO | Project Sanctuary Therapeutic Retreat Center Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATON DURANGO, CO | Organizational Support | $40,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | Scholarship Fund for K-12 Students in Colorado an New Mexico | $450,000 |
| ANNIES ORPHANS DURANGO, CO | To provide assistance to the shelter for food and supplies | $2,000 |
| ARCHULETA COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | 4-H Concessions/office fund | $11,313 |
| ARCHULETA COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | General & Unrestricted | $20,500 |
| B Gutierrez Farmington, NM | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO DURANGO, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Wendy Bircher – Director, President (8 hours/week, $5,000 compensation)
- Kathy L Kellenaers – Director, Vice President (1 hour/week, $5,000 compensation)
- Rhonda I Ledford – Director, Secretary (1 hour/week)
- Michael J Finney – Director, Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Bircher | Dir, Pres | 8 | $5,000 |
| Kathy L Kellenaers | Dir, VP | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhonda I Ledford | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: Foundation Source, 501 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
- Phone: (800) 839-1754
- EIN: 46-1350014
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Westmeath Foundation fund?
The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports a range of charitable purposes. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical Services • Health and Wellness • School Health • Youth Development and Education • Animal Welfare and Shelters • Community Development
How do I apply for a grant from Westmeath Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 70-150 grants in recent years (2023 data shows 70 grants) • Total giving: $3,745,936 to $3,785,130 (2023) • Giving rate: 5.7% **Grant Sizes:** • Typical award range: $1,000 to $500,000 • Median grant amount: $15,000 to $18,065 • Average grant amount: $16,338 to $18,700 **Grant Programs:** • General & Unrestricted grants ($16,338 average, 41 recipients) • Charitable Event support ($3,375 average, 4 recipients) • Animal Shelter assistance ($2,000 average, 3 recipients) …
Where does Westmeath Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Colorado • New Mexico • North Carolina
What size grants does Westmeath Foundation award?
In 2024, Westmeath Foundation awarded 131 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Westmeath Foundation's EIN?
Westmeath Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1350014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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