Private foundation · EIN 95-6097360 · S Pasadena, California

Pacific Western Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $105K total, median $2,000. 88% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Not applicable

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$105K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.4M

How to apply

Applications should indicate amount requested and why needed. Contact: Patrick Nally, P O Box 3350, South Pasadena, Ca, 6267931000 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Not applicable

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAFor education$18K
Dolores Mission SchoolLos Angeles, CAFor education$13K
Song for CharliePasadena, CAWarn people of prevalence of fake pills and offering healthier alternatives to managing stress$10K
Loyola High SchoolLos Angeles, CAFor education$8,000
MS Patty WaltcherOjai, CAProvide support to other foundation$5,000
Santa Chiara Children's CenterVero Beach, FLProvide support to other foundation$5,000
Little Sisters of the Poor-San PedroLos Angeles, CAProvide elderly care to the needy to assure physical, material, emotional, social and spiritual support$4,000
Mission Dolores AcademySan Francisco, CAFor education$4,000
Little Sisters of the Poor-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAProvide elderly care to the needy to assure physical, material, emotional, social and spiritual support$3,000
Mayfield Senior SchoolPasadena, CAFor education$3,000
Santa Teresita SchoolDuarte, CAFor education$3,000
Province of the West - Society of JesusLos Gatos, CAProvide healthcare and spiritual services to the surrounding community$3,000
Love Your Brain FoundationNorwich, VTProvide support to other foundation$2,500
Proyecto PastoralLos Angeles, CAProvide healthcare and spiritual services to the surrounding community$2,500
Tracey WeissNew York, NYProvide spiritual and faith services to surrounding community$2,500
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CAFor education$2,000
Mount Saint Mary's CollegeLos Angeles, CAFor education$2,000
Assistance League of San MateoSan Mateo, CATo provide services to meet the challenges posed by a diverse array of individuals & community needsto provide services to meet the challen…$1,000
Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CAFor education$1,000
Cloistered CarmelitesAlhambra, CAProvide healthcare and spiritual services to surrounding communities$1,000
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolLos Angeles, CAFor education$1,000
Friends of St Patrick of HawaiiManhattan Beach, CAProvide healthcare and spiritual services to surrounding communities$1,000
Holy Family Catholic ChurchPasadena, CAProvide faith and spiritual services to the surrounding community$1,000
Marian Regional Medical Center FoundationSanta Maria, CAProvide seniors with professional nursing, rehabilitative and care-giving support$1,000
Servants of Mary Ministers of the SickLos Angeles, CAProvide healthcare and spiritual services to the surrounding community$1,000
St Ignatius College Preparatory SchoolSan Francisco, CAFor education$1,000
St John of God Retirement & Care CenterLos Angeles, CAProvide financial support to the hospitality center operated under healthcare ministry$1,000
St Elizabeth Catholic ChurchGuernville, CAProvide spiritual and faith services to surrounding community$1,000
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAFor education$1,000
Vatican ObservatoryTuczon, AZEngage in astronomical research and education$1,000
Verbum Dei High SchoolLos Angeles, CAFor educationfor education$1,000
Fr Ed Jalbert CjOrcut, CAProvide spiritual and faith services to surrounding community$1,000
Kayne Anderson Mlp Fund LpLos Angeles, CAFrom k-1$9

By state: California 29 · Florida 1 · Vermont 1 · New York 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Pacific Western Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in S Pasadena, California, administered in care of Joseph T Nally, tax-exempt since 1956. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Pacific Western Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should indicate amount requested and why needed. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Pacific Western Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $105K across 33 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Pacific Western Foundation give?

California (29 grants), Florida (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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