Private foundation · EIN 23-7332105 · Dallas, Texas

West Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $818K total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$818K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wichita Falls IsdWichita Falls, TXEndowments/scholarship$517K
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TXEndowments/scholarships$181K
Amarillo Area FoundationAmarillo, TXEndowments/scholarships$40K
Wichita Falls Area Community FoundationWichita Falls, TXEndowments/scholarships$40K
Park Cities Baptist ChurchDallas, TXEndowments/scholarships$20K
FIRST Baptist Church of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TXEndowments/scholarships$10K
Wichita Falls Faith MissionWichita Falls, TXEndowments/scholarship$10K

About this foundation

West Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Travis Wolff, tax-exempt since 1974. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does West Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does West Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $818K across 7 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does West Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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