West Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 33-1006158

Foundation Overview

Based in Coralville, IA, West Family Foundation has awarded 197 grants totaling $635,383 to organizations in Iowa, Washington and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $144 to $31,380, with a median award of $1,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$635,383
Total Assets
$2,025,097
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$2,750
% Median Grant Growth
+112% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 35%

14 of 40 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

85% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Iowa City (32%), Coralville (28%), Cedar Rapids (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+30%

Moderate 30% growth trend over 6 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into West Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Alan Huckleberry $500 Dubuque, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2023
California Music Education Foundation $3,000 Hanford, CA, US General Fund 2023
Childserve Foundation $5,000 Johnston, IA, US Music Therapy Services 2023
Disabled Individuals $3,904 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2023
Doreen Lee $500 Newport Beach, CA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2023
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Symphony Goes To School Program 2023
Iowa Music Teacher Association $500 Ankeny, IA, US Support Student Solo Contests At The State Conference 2023
Jenna Scherrman $500 New York, NY, US 2023 Asbda Scholarship 2023
Ksenia Nosikova $1,000 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2023
Namm Foundation $7,500 Carlsbad, CA, US Women Of Namm Campaign; Ns24 Foundation Donor Opportunities 2023
Orchestra Iowa $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2023
Preucil School Of Music $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US Sponsorship Program Support 2023
Quad City Symphony $2,500 Davenport, IA, US Orchestra Group Lesson Program Support 2023
Rene Lecuona $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2023
Save The Music Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US General Fund - Giving Tuesday Year-end Match 2023
Terrace Hill Partnership $2,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Fund 2023
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $20,000 Iowa City, IA, US Support Hancher Auditorium's Season (Fierce) 2023
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Nosikova Piano Studio Fund Support 2023
University Of Iowa $3,000 Iowa City, IA, US University Bands 2023
University Of Northern Iowa $5,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (2024-2025 Season) 2023
Alan Huckleberry $500 Dubuque, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2023
California Music Education Foundation $3,000 Hanford, CA, US General Fund 2023
Childserve Foundation $5,000 Johnston, IA, US Music Therapy Services 2023
Disabled Individuals $3,904 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2023
Doreen Lee $500 Newport Beach, CA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2023
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Symphony Goes To School Program 2023
Iowa Music Teacher Association $500 Ankeny, IA, US Support Student Solo Contests At The State Conference 2023
Jenna Scherrman $500 New York, NY, US 2023 Asbda Scholarship 2023
Ksenia Nosikova $1,000 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2023
Namm Foundation $7,500 Carlsbad, CA, US Women Of Namm Campaign; Ns24 Foundation Donor Opportunities 2023
Orchestra Iowa $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2023
Preucil School Of Music $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US Sponsorship Program Support 2023
Quad City Symphony $2,500 Davenport, IA, US Orchestra Group Lesson Program Support 2023
Rene Lecuona $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2023
Save The Music Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US General Fund - Giving Tuesday Year-end Match 2023
Terrace Hill Partnership $2,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Fund 2023
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $20,000 Iowa City, IA, US Support Hancher Auditorium's Season (Fierce) 2023
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Nosikova Piano Studio Fund Support 2023
University Of Iowa $3,000 Iowa City, IA, US University Bands 2023
University Of Northern Iowa $5,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (2024-2025 Season) 2023
Alan Huckleberry $500 Dubuque, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Almita Vamos $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Bel Canto Cedar Valley $1,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US 2023 Spring Concert 2022
Caitlin Atwood $500 Coralville, IA, US Asbda 2022 Solo Competition Winner 2022
Cedar Valley Chamber Music $500 Waterloo, IA, US 2022 Festival Sponsorship 2022
Disabled Individuals $9,673 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2022
Donghee Han $300 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Foundation For Orange County Public Schools $2,500 Orlando, FL, US Professional Development Day 2022
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Symphony Goes To School Program 2022
Iowa Music Teacher Association $500 Ankeny, IA, US 2023 Scholarship Donation 2022
Ksenia Nosikova $1,000 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Miera Kim $900 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Music Workshops $2,500 Bellingham, WA, US World Music Drumming Sponsorship 2022
Orchestra Iowa $7,300 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Centennial Gala Sponsorship 2022
Quad City Symphony $2,500 Davenport, IA, US General Fund 2022
Rene Lecuona $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Riverside Theatre $6,214 Iowa City, IA, US Capital Campaign 2022
Summer Of The Arts $1,100 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2022
Terrace Hill Partnership $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Terrace Hill Piano Competition 2022
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Support Hancher Auditorium's 2023-2024 Season 2022
Uriel Tsachor $500 Iowa City, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Vh1 Save The Music Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2022
Wartburg College $2,500 Waverly, IA, US Bronze Fine Arts Scholarship 2022
West Music Company Inc $10,000 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy Services Divisiion - 2022 Sound Reach Choir Program 2022
Alan Huckleberry $500 Dubuque, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Almita Vamos $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Bel Canto Cedar Valley $1,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US 2023 Spring Concert 2022
Caitlin Atwood $500 Coralville, IA, US Asbda 2022 Solo Competition Winner 2022
Cedar Valley Chamber Music $500 Waterloo, IA, US 2022 Festival Sponsorship 2022
Disabled Individuals $9,673 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2022
Donghee Han $300 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Foundation For Orange County Public Schools $2,500 Orlando, FL, US Professional Development Day 2022
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Symphony Goes To School Program 2022
Iowa Music Teacher Association $500 Ankeny, IA, US 2023 Scholarship Donation 2022
Ksenia Nosikova $1,000 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Miera Kim $900 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Music Workshops $2,500 Bellingham, WA, US World Music Drumming Sponsorship 2022
Orchestra Iowa $7,300 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Centennial Gala Sponsorship 2022
Quad City Symphony $2,500 Davenport, IA, US General Fund 2022
Rene Lecuona $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Riverside Theatre $6,214 Iowa City, IA, US Capital Campaign 2022
Summer Of The Arts $1,100 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2022
Terrace Hill Partnership $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Terrace Hill Piano Competition 2022
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Support Hancher Auditorium's 2023-2024 Season 2022
Uriel Tsachor $500 Iowa City, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Vh1 Save The Music Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2022
Wartburg College $2,500 Waverly, IA, US Bronze Fine Arts Scholarship 2022
West Music Company Inc $10,000 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy Services Divisiion - 2022 Sound Reach Choir Program 2022
Alan Huckleberry $500 Dubuque, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Almita Vamos $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Bel Canto Cedar Valley $1,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US 2023 Spring Concert 2022
Caitlin Atwood $500 Coralville, IA, US Asbda 2022 Solo Competition Winner 2022
Cedar Valley Chamber Music $500 Waterloo, IA, US 2022 Festival Sponsorship 2022
Disabled Individuals $9,673 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2022
Donghee Han $300 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Foundation For Orange County Public Schools $2,500 Orlando, FL, US Professional Development Day 2022
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Symphony Goes To School Program 2022
Iowa Music Teacher Association $500 Ankeny, IA, US 2023 Scholarship Donation 2022
Ksenia Nosikova $1,000 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Miera Kim $900 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Music Workshops $2,500 Bellingham, WA, US World Music Drumming Sponsorship 2022
Orchestra Iowa $7,300 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Centennial Gala Sponsorship 2022
Quad City Symphony $2,500 Davenport, IA, US General Fund 2022
Rene Lecuona $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Riverside Theatre $6,214 Iowa City, IA, US Capital Campaign 2022
Summer Of The Arts $1,100 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2022
Terrace Hill Partnership $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Terrace Hill Piano Competition 2022
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Support Hancher Auditorium's 2023-2024 Season 2022
Uriel Tsachor $500 Iowa City, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2022
Vh1 Save The Music Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2022
Wartburg College $2,500 Waverly, IA, US Bronze Fine Arts Scholarship 2022
West Music Company Inc $10,000 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy Services Divisiion - 2022 Sound Reach Choir Program 2022
Alan Huckleberry $500 Dubuque, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2021
Common Chord (fka River Music Experience) $1,781 Davenport, IA, US Piano Slip Covers For One Sound Piano Project 2021
Disabled Individuals $7,746 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2021
Iowa Music Teacher Association $500 Ankeny, IA, US 2022 Scholarship Donation 2021
Ksenia Nosikova $1,000 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2021
Music Workshops $2,500 Bellingham, WA, US General Fund 2021
Orchestra Iowa $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2021
Quad City Symphony $1,500 Davenport, IA, US General Fund 2021
Rene Lecuona $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2021
Riverside Theatre $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Capital Campaign 2021
Riverside Theatre $22,011 Iowa City, IA, US Donation Of Grand Piano 2021
Summer Of The Arts $1,000 Iowa City, IA, US High School Jazz Fest 2021
The Kirkwood Foundation $2,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2021
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $18,000 Iowa City, IA, US Hmb Development Fund And Hancher Circle Fund 2021
Uriel Tsachor $500 Iowa City, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2021
Vh1 Save The Music Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2021
Wartburg College $500 Waverly, IA, US Abby Gaul - Asbda And West Music Scholarship 2021
Iowa Alliance For Arts Education $3,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US General Fund 2020
Ksenia Nosikova $2,000 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2020
Orange County Public Schools $2,500 Orlando, FL, US General Fund 2020
Orchestra Iowa $11,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2020
Preucil School Of Music $1,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2020
Rene Lecuona $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2020
Terrace Hill Endowment For The Musical Arts $2,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Fund 2020
The Kirkwood Foundation $2,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2020
The Namm Foundation $2,500 Carlsbad, CA, US General Fund 2020
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $5,006 Iowa City, IA, US 2020 School Of Music Scholarship Fund And Hmb Development Fund 2020
Uriel Tsachor $500 Iowa City, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2020
Kcck $1,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Support For Corridor Jazz Project 2020
Music Workshops $2,500 Bellingham, WA, US General Fund 2020
Quad City Symphony $1,000 Davenport, IA, US General Fund 2020
Summer Of The Arts $1,000 Iowa City, IA, US High School Jazz Fest 2020
Wartburg College $1,000 Waverly, IA, US General Fund 2020
Zac Goodall $500 Coralville, IA, US 2020 Asbda Solo Competition Scholarshop 2020
Shu-min Alice Chang $2,630 Iowa City, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance And Recording Fees 2020
Center For Performing Arts $144 Coralville, IA, US Senior Performance Event Expense 2020
Disabled Individuals $2,933 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2020
The University Of Iowa Foundation $15,000 Iowa City, IA, US Hancher Circle Fund 2020
Able Arts Work $3,000 Long Beach, CA, US Home Of Our Own Campaign 2020
Iccsd Foundation $1,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2020
Vh1 Save The Music Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2020
American Music Therapy Association $2,500 Silver Spring, MD, US General Fund 2018
Englert Theatre $1,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2018
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $2,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2018 Symphony Goes To School Program 2018
Iowa Alliance For Arts Education $7,500 Cedar Falls, IA, US Model Of Excellence Mentoring Program 2018
Iowa Music Teacher Association $1,000 Ankeny, IA, US Scholarship Funding 2018
Orchestra Iowa $7,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2018
The University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $8,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2018
The University Of Iowa Foundation $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US Hancher Circle Fund 2018
Mariachi Heritage Foundation $1,900 Chicago, IL, US General Fund 2018
Ui Lecture Committee Fund $1,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2018
University Of Northern Iowa Gbpac Sponsorship $2,500 Cedar Falls, IA, US General Fund 2018
Will Schmid Foundation $2,000 Bellingham, WA, US General Fund 2018
Deb Singer $1,220 Iowa City, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Forrest Heusinkveld $220 Iowa City, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Jessica Saunders $288 Jessup, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Ksenia Nosikova $1,000 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2018
Sarah Farwell $500 Boone, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Uriel Tsachor $500 Iowa City, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2018
Rene Lecuona $500 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2018
Sam Williams $675 Iowa City, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Alice Feldman $660 North Liberty, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Disabled Individuals $905 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2018
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $3,000 Iowa City, IA, US Patron Sponsorship And Symphone Goes To School Program 2017
Namm Foundation $2,500 Carlsbad, CA, US Swim Fund 2017
Orchestra Iowa Inc $2,500 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2017
The Englert Theater $7,500 Iowa City, IA, US Strength, Grow, Evolve Campaign 2017
University Of Iowa Foundation $31,380 Iowa City, IA, US The Hancher Circle Fund And A Memorial 2017
Thema - Terrace Hill Endowment For The Musical Arts $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Alexis Hahn $500 Cedar Falls, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Andrew Knapp $661 Coralville, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Brian Cooper $495 Lone Tree, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Brien Hemann $675 Iowa City, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Chuck Michaelson $280 Coralville, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Dan Engel $225 Iowa City, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Deb Singer $600 Iowa City, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Forrest Heusinkveld $855 Iowa City, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Gayla Drake $165 Coralville, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Jessica Sanders $280 Jesup, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Sarah Beckelheimer $800 Cedar Falls, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Disabled Individuals $1,379 Coralville, IA, US Music Therapy 2017
Alan Huckleberry $550 Dubuque, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2017
Ksenia Nosikova $550 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2017
Rene Lecouna $550 Coralville, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2017
Uriel Tsachor $550 Iowa City, IA, US Piano Sunday Educational Performance At University Of Iowa 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 33-1006158
Website N/A
Address 1212 5TH ST Coralville, IA 52241-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee West Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Stephen L West
Director Robin Walenta
Director Ryan West

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.