Private foundation · EIN 46-1350014 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Westmeath 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 131 grants paid, $3.7M total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
131
$3.7M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$66M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 131 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, COScholarship Fund for K-12 Students in Colorado an New Mexico$450K
A Sanctuary for Military Families IncGranby, COProject Sanctuary Therapeutic Retreat Center Capital Campaign$250K
Childrens Hospital ColoradoDenver, COMental Health Support$250K
Childrens Hospital ColoradoDenver, CO2025 Telehealth Initiative between Pediatric Partners of the Southwest and Children's Hospital Colorado$210K
A Sanctuary for Military Families IncGranby, COCreating A Sanctuary for At-Risk Military Families$158K
San Juan College FoundationFarmington, NMScholarship Fund and emergency funding for the SJC Foundation and Achieving the Dream program$110K
Presbyterian Medical ServicesSanta Fe, NMFamily Resource Center$100K
Family HomesteadDenver, COTransitional Housing$75K
Igw Childrens Hope Foundation IncFarmington, NMFamily Care and Support Services$65K
University of New Mexico Foundation IncorporatedAlbuquerque, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$65K
New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NMSan Juan County Cooperative Extension Youth and Community Development$60K
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CTEarly Steps to School Success$60K
Boys & Girls Club of FarmingtonFarmington, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$58K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Inspire Heart IncFarmington, NMArt Therapy and mental wellness$45K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$41K
Adaptive Sports AssociatonDurango, COOrganizational Support$40K
People Assisting the Homeless IncFarmington, NMVeterans/ Children$40K
Special Olympics New Mexico IncAlbuquerque, NMSpecial Olympics New Mexico Area 1$40K
Four Corners Foundation IncFarmington, NMFcf non-profit partner$39K
Childhaven IncFarmington, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$38K
Denver Earth Resources LibraryDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$38K
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado FoundationCentennial, COPurchasing a NICU blanket for the Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO$35K
LA Plata Youth Services IncDurango, COGeneral Operating$35K
San Juan County Life Skills FoundationKirtland, NMLife Skills Programs - Sustain and Expand$35K
Telluride Adaptive Ski ProgramTelluride, COStars, Stripes and Summits Programming - General Operating fund$35K
New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health Research aAlbuquerque, NMGive Kids a Smile and We Smiles$35K
Durango Instrumental Music Booster Club IncDurango, CODIMBC Instrument & Equipment Purchases$30K
4 the ChildrenDurango, CO4 the Children General Operating Funds and Program Expansion$30K
Camp Enchantment New MexicoRio Rancho, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Four Corners Equine RescueAztec, NMPurchase Feed$30K
High Desert Devo IncCortez, COUte Mountain Ute Programming$30K
LA Plata County 4-H CouncilDurango, COLa Plata County 4-H Project$30K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver IncDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern ColoraColorado Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Spring Creek Horse RescueDurango, COGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta CountyPagosa Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Durango Education FoundationDurango, CODurango Education Foundation CORE Program$27K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest ColoradoDurango, COGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Central New MexicoFarmington, NMFarmington Area School Initiative$25K
Family Crisis CenterFarmington, NMMarge's Place Protective Shelter for victims and child witnesses/victims of domestic violence$25K
Habitat for Humanity International IncFarmington, NMAztec New Home Build / Bloomfield Remodel$25K
Liberty School IncDurango, COSupport for Tutor / Teacher Wages$25K
San Juan College FoundationFarmington, NMSan Juan College Foundation Hunger Strike Force Project$25K
San Juan College FoundationFarmington, NMCLEAR Program$25K
Telluride FoundationTelluride, COWest End Public Schools (WEPS) Highschool Apprenticeship Program$25K
The Salvation ArmyPhoenix, AZChristmas Angels Youth Programming-Farmington, New Mexico Corps$25K
Rocky Mountain Fisher House FoundationDenver, COGift Cards for Fisher House Families$22K
Archuleta County 4-H CouncilPagosa Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$21K
Boys and Girls Club of LA Plata County IncDurango, COGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Childrens Hospital ColoradoDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Four Corners Foundation IncFarmington, NMFMS Threads Student Clothes Bank$20K
Montezuma School to Farm ProjectCortez, COMontezuma County Garden Education$20K
New Mexico Boys & Girls RanchesAlbuquerque, NMFacilities Upgrade fund$20K
Presbyterian Healthcare FoundationAlbuquerque, NMPresbyterian Pace Academy$20K
Regional Animal Shelter Foundation IncFarmington, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Second Wind Fund IncDenver, COIncreasing Access to Mental Health Care for Youth At Risk in Southwest Colorado$20K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Young America's FoundationReston, VAReagan Ranch$20K

By state: Colorado 61 · New Mexico 59 · Connecticut 1 · Michigan 1 · Arizona 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Westmeath Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Westmeath Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Westmeath Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.7M across 131 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Westmeath Foundation give?

Colorado (61 grants), New Mexico (59 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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