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Private foundation · EIN 33-1006158

West Family Foundation

Coralville, IA

West Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Coralville, IA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $94.7K in grants and contributions paid across 32 grants, with $2.2M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Save the Music Foundation, St Thomas More Catholic Church and The Iowa Childrens Museum.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Save the Music FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Fund - Giving Tuesday Year-End Match$10,000
St Thomas More Catholic ChurchCoralville, IAPiano Replacement Fund Support$10,000
The Iowa Childrens MuseumCoralville, IAMusic Experience Support$10,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAHancher Auditorium 2025-2026 Season Support$10,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IANosikova Piano Studio Fund Support$5,000
Boston Youth Symphony OrchestraBoston, MAGeneral Fund$4,000
City of CoralvilleCoralville, IACoralville Community Showcase Support$4,000
Orchestra IowaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral Fund$3,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IA2024 Band Extravaganza Sponsorship$3,000
Childserve FoundationJohnston, IAMusic Therapy Services$2,500
Namm FoundationCarlsbad, CAWomen of Namm Fund Support$2,500
Quad City SymphonyDavenport, IAGeneral Fund$2,500
The Englert TheatreIowa City, IAYouth Programming Support$2,500
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IAGallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center$2,500
Waterloo-Cedar Falls SymphonyCedar Falls, IAGeneral Fund$2,500
Iowa City Community School District FoundationIowa City, IASymphony Sparks Magic 2025 Support$2,000
Iowa Alliance for Arts EducationHampton, IAIowa State Arts Advocacy Day Support$1,500
Preucil School of MusicIowa City, IAGeneral Fund$1,500
Terrace Hill PartnershipDes Moines, IATerrace Hill Piano Competition Support$1,500
United Way of Johnson and Washington CountyCoralville, IANext Year Impact Sponsorship$1,500
Decolonizing the Music RoomFort Worth, TXGeneral Fund$1,000
Iowa Alliance for Arts EducationHampton, IA2025 Mission Support$1,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAStead Family Children's Hospital - Doctors in Concert Support$700
Cedar Valley Chamber MusicWaterloo, IA2025 Cedar Valley Chamber Music Festival Sponsorship$500
Iowa Music Teacher AssociationClinton, IAScholarship Support$500

The 25 largest of 32 grants listed on the return. 6 grants to individuals ($8.79K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does West Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, West Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does West Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $94,738 in grants and contributions paid (32 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has West Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Save the Music Foundation (NY), $10K, St Thomas More Catholic Church (IA), $10K, The Iowa Childrens Museum (IA), $10K, University of Iowa Center for Advancement (IA), $10K and University of Iowa Center for Advancement (IA), $5K.