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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| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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