Westridge Foundation
Westridge Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 giving included research, education, health, community services, and arts and film organizations.
Westridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Westridge Foundation gave $2.3M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in California. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,310,500
- -38.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,354
- -42.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,086,288
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (14 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (81% 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 Westridge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Westridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California San Francisco Foundation ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 187 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 15% to recipients in New York. The reported shares for recipients in Washington, DC and Illinois were 2% and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Westridge Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 34 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $105K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $1.7M (2021) to $3.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation Richmond, CA | Research support for for Clinical Trials program for Innovation Program in Remyelination and Repair under supervision of Ari Green and Jonah Chan | $750,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation Richmond, CA | Research support led by Michael Wilson fund | $400,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fnd New York, NY | Damon Runyon Rachleff Innovation Award Fund | $300,000 |
| Stanford University - GSB Stanford, CA | Dean's Fund and Early Career Pre-MBA Pilot Program Fund | $200,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc E Palo Alto, CA | Scholarship Fund and the college coaching program Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of San Francisco Inc San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Museum of the African Diaspora San Francisco, CA | Emerging Artist Program (EAP) | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $43,000 |
| Women in Film Los Angeles, CA | KILLA directed by Laci Dent | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated that it has no plans for dissolution. It also reported that its 2024 distributions from sources other than current income totaled $2,310,500, an amount equal to at least 25% of its net assets at the beginning of that taxable year, as measured by fair market value.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,086,288 | $2,628,453 | $2,547,590 | $2,310,500 | 41 | $2,502,312 | $2,612,569 | $232,745 |
| 2023 | $5,005,425 | $1,874,206 | $3,939,394 | $3,743,000 | 38 | $3,919,312 | $1,856,100 | $325,702 |
| 2022 | $7,070,613 | $129,846 | $2,317,007 | $2,130,500 | 36 | $2,285,763 | $214,826 | $476,918 |
| 2021 | $9,257,774 | $824,957 | $1,850,438 | $1,651,000 | 32 | $1,810,265 | $794,440 | $610,759 |
| 2020 | $10,283,255 | $484,188 | $1,852,346 | $1,660,000 | 40 | — | $456,464 | $559,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Westridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233K 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
The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including clinical research, scholarships, community services, and the arts. For example, Meals on Wheels of San Francisco says its mission is to provide isolated homebound seniors with meals, daily human contact, and supportive services. SFFILM says it connects and inspires audiences, students and teachers, and filmmakers through film exhibition, youth education, and artist development. Women in Film describes its mission as promoting equal rights for women in the entertainment industry.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions include advancing community health, supporting creative independence in visual storytelling, and supporting visionary initiatives in art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Westridge reported 41 grants totaling $2,310,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest reported awards were $750,000 and $400,000 to the University of California San Francisco Foundation for research support; $300,000 to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation for its Rachleff Innovation Award Fund; and $200,000 to Stanford University – GSB for its Dean’s Fund and Early Career Pre-MBA Pilot Program Fund. Other grants included $60,000 to Eastside College Preparatory School for scholarship and college coaching programs, and $50,000 each to California Pacific Medical Center Foundation, Meals on Wheels of San Francisco, and the Museum of the African Diaspora.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Debra S. Rachleff as Executive Director, President, and Chairman; Andrew Rachleff as CFO, Director, and Secretary; and Robert Guenley and Shelby E. Rachleff as Directors.
Westridge Foundation is led by Debra S Rachleff, Executive Director, President & Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra S Rachleff
Executive Director, President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby E Rachleff
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $101K (2024)
Andrew Rachleff
CFO, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Guenley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $101K, to Shelby E Rachleff (Dir).
Frequently asked questions about Westridge Foundation
How much does Westridge Foundation give each year?
Westridge Foundation gave $2.3M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 38 grants.
What is Westridge Foundation's typical grant size?
Westridge Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $56,354, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Westridge Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Westridge Foundation give grants?
Westridge Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (12 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Westridge Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of Westridge Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are Westridge Foundation's largest grantees?
Westridge Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of California San Francisco Foundation ($1,150,000 across 2 grants), Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fnd ($300,000) and Stanford University - GSB ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Westridge Foundation?
Westridge Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Westridge Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including clinical research, scholarships, community services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westridge Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Westridge Foundation's EIN?
Westridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2606745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Westridge Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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