Westwood Endowment Inc
Westwood Endowment Inc is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Westwood Endowment Inc at a glance
In short: Westwood Endowment Inc gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2021 (avg $119K), top state Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,665,020
- -11.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $118,930
- -11.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $103,202
- Primary geography
- Texas (27% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Westwood Endowment Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, so this should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 820 Broad Street 300, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 400-9694
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Westwood Endowment Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was 4AFRICA ($231K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 28 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Texas (27%), Virginia (15%), New Hampshire (14%), Colorado (13%), and Illinois (11%). The grants also included recipients in other states, including Oregon, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Michigan, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Westwood Endowment Inc gives
- 79% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $1.9M (2020). In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4AFRICA Fort Worth, TX | Miscellaneous | $231,403 |
| Kupenda for the Children Hampton, NH | Miscellaneous | $231,403 |
| Prison Fellowship International Ashburn, VA | Miscellaneous | $231,402 |
| Seed Effect Dallas, TX | Miscellaneous | $221,402 |
| Global Trust Partners Denver, CO | Miscellaneous | $213,102 |
| The Sinapis Group Wheaton, IL | Community Access/Redemption | $186,905 |
| Medical Teams International Portland, OR | Community Access/Redemption | $150,000 |
| Kijabe Childrens Educational Fund Inc Essex, MA | Youth and Children | $56,403 |
| Life in Abundance International Louisville, KY | Community Access/Redemption | $50,000 |
| Maclellan Center for Global Christian Education Inc DBA Generosity Path Chattanooga, TN | Generosity | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reported 14 grants; the 2020 filing reported 14 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $107,304 | $1,769,896 | $1,665,020 | 14 | $1,753,598 | $84,732 | $39,972 |
| 2020 | $1,662,592 | $90,617 | $1,966,626 | $1,873,485 | 14 | — | $73,992 | $129,466 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Westwood Endowment Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2021 — 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 Westwood Endowment Inc. is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of charitable work. For example, Kupenda for the Children describes its mission as improving children’s lives by transforming harmful beliefs surrounding disability. Seed Effect says it works to overcome poverty through economic empowerment, education, and spiritual discipleship. Kijabe Children’s Educational Fund says it supports disadvantaged children in Kenya through food, school improvements, teacher training, and educational opportunities.
Other grantees’ stated missions include 4Africa’s work cultivating Christian leaders in East Africa, Global Trust Partners’ work building trust in churches and ministries and growing local giving, and Life in Abundance International’s work mobilizing local churches to support vulnerable children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2021, Westwood Endowment Inc. reported 14 grants totaling $1,665,020. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $231,403, with a median grant of $103,202.
Among the grants were $231,403 each to 4Africa and Kupenda for the Children; $231,402 to Prison Fellowship International; $221,402 to Seed Effect; and $213,102 to Global Trust Partners. Other reported grants included $186,905 to The Sinapis Group, $150,000 to Medical Teams International, $56,403 to Kijabe Children’s Educational Fund, and $50,000 each to Life in Abundance International and the Maclellan Center for Global Christian Education Inc. DBA Generosity Path.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Craig Hammon as secretary/treasurer, Thomas H McCallie III as president, and Rob Martin as director.
Westwood Endowment Inc is led by Thomas H. McCallie III, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas H. McCallie III
President
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2021)
Rob Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Hammon
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $10K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $33K, to Thomas H McCallie III (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Endowment Inc
How much does Westwood Endowment Inc give each year?
Westwood Endowment Inc gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.9M across 14 grants.
What is Westwood Endowment Inc's typical grant size?
Westwood Endowment Inc's median grant in 2021 was $103,202, and its average grant was $118,930, across 14 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Westwood Endowment Inc give grants?
Westwood Endowment Inc's top state is Texas, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and New Hampshire (14%).
Does Westwood Endowment Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Westwood Endowment Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Miscellaneous" (6 grants) and "Community Access/Redemption" (4 grants).
Who are Westwood Endowment Inc's largest grantees?
Westwood Endowment Inc's largest 2021 grantees include 4AFRICA ($231,403), Kupenda for the Children ($231,403) and Prison Fellowship International ($231,402), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Westwood Endowment Inc fund?
No mission statement for Westwood Endowment Inc. is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westwood Endowment Inc?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Westwood Endowment Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Westwood Endowment Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Westwood Endowment Inc's EIN?
Westwood Endowment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1197125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Westwood Endowment Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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