Harriett B West Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-2284013

Foundation Overview

Based in Richmond, VA, Harriett B West Foundation has awarded 180 grants totaling $5,595,000 to organizations in Virginia and Maryland. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $180,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,595,000
Total Assets
$14,524,324
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
27
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

13 of 27 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Virginia

98% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Richmond (88%), Goochland (6%), Spring Grove (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-1%

Stable funding levels with 1% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (70%). 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 Harriett B West 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
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Art 180 Inc $5,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Millhiser Hospice Care Fund Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Elk Hill Farminc $30,000 Goochland, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $5,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Richmond Metro Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Jarratt, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
The Community Foundation Of Richmon $7,500 Baltimore, MD, US Alexa Kalata Memorial Fd And Community Grants 2024
Virginia Museeum Of History Culture $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2024
Challenge Discovery Projects $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Chanco On The James $20,000 Spring Grove, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
St Andrews School $15,000 Richmond, VA, US Therapeutic Day Treatment Scholarship 2024
Free Clinic Of Powhatan $7,500 Powhatan, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Cross Over Health Ministry $7,500 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Goochland Cares $7,500 Goochland, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Daily Planet Health Services $7,500 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Health Brigade $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities $5,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2024
The Community Foundation Of Richmon $7,500 Baltimore, MD, US Matthew Anthony Grappone Memorial Fund 2024
The Community Foundation Of Richmon $165,000 Baltimore, MD, US Community Grants Pool 2024
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Hospice Care Fund 2023
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Elk Hill Inc $30,000 Goochland, VA, US General Fund 2023
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Richmond Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2023
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
The Community Foundation $175,000 Richmond, VA, US Alexa Kalata Memorial Fd And Community Grants 2023
Virginia Museum For History Culture $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2023
Better Housing Coalition $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Camp Chanco On The James $20,000 Spring Grove, VA, US General Fund And Covid 19 Supplemental Gift 2023
Challenge Discovery Projects $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2023
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities $20,000 Richmond, VA, US General Operating Expenses 2023
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Hospice Care Fund 2023
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Elk Hill Inc $30,000 Goochland, VA, US General Fund 2023
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Richmond Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2023
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
The Community Foundation $175,000 Richmond, VA, US Alexa Kalata Memorial Fd And Community Grants 2023
Virginia Museum For History Culture $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2023
Better Housing Coalition $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Camp Chanco On The James $20,000 Spring Grove, VA, US General Fund And Covid 19 Supplemental Gift 2023
Challenge Discovery Projects $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2023
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities $20,000 Richmond, VA, US General Operating Expenses 2023
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Hospice Care Fund 2022
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Elk Hill Inc $25,000 Goochland, VA, US General Fund 2022
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Richmond Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2022
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
The Community Foundation $165,000 Richmond, VA, US Alexa Kalata Memorial Fd And Community Grants 2022
Virginia Historical Society $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2022
Better Housing Coalition $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund And Covid 19 Supplemental Gift 2022
Challenge Discovery Projects $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2022
Camp Chanco On The James $15,000 Spring Grove, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Hospice Care Fund 2022
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Elk Hill Inc $25,000 Goochland, VA, US General Fund 2022
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Richmond Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2022
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
The Community Foundation $165,000 Richmond, VA, US Alexa Kalata Memorial Fd And Community Grants 2022
Virginia Historical Society $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2022
Better Housing Coalition $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund And Covid 19 Supplemental Gift 2022
Challenge Discovery Projects $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2022
Camp Chanco On The James $15,000 Spring Grove, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Hospice Care Fund 2022
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Elk Hill Inc $25,000 Goochland, VA, US General Fund 2022
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Richmond Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2022
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
The Community Foundation $165,000 Richmond, VA, US Alexa Kalata Memorial Fd And Community Grants 2022
Virginia Historical Society $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2022
Better Housing Coalition $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund And Covid 19 Supplemental Gift 2022
Challenge Discovery Projects $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2022
Camp Chanco On The James $15,000 Spring Grove, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Hospice Care Fund 2022
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Elk Hill Inc $25,000 Goochland, VA, US General Fund 2022
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Richmond Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2022
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
The Community Foundation $165,000 Richmond, VA, US Alexa Kalata Memorial Fd And Community Grants 2022
Virginia Historical Society $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2022
Better Housing Coalition $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund And Covid 19 Supplemental Gift 2022
Challenge Discovery Projects $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2022
Camp Chanco On The James $15,000 Spring Grove, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Hospice Care Fund 2021
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Elk Hill Inc $25,000 Goochland, VA, US General Fund 2021
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Richmond Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2021
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
The Community Foundation $175,000 Richmond, VA, US Alexa Kalata Memorial Fd And Community Grants 2021
Virginia Historical Society $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2021
Better Housing Coalition $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Camp Chanco On The James $15,000 Spring Grove, VA, US General Fund And Covid 19 Supplemental Gift 2021
Challenge Discovery Projects $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2021
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2021
St Andrews School $45,000 Richmond, VA, US Therapeutic Day Treatment Scholarship 2021
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Bon Secours Health Care Fdn $35,000 Richmond, VA, US Hospice Care Fund 2020
Boys Girls Club Of Metro Richmond $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Caritas $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Elk Hill Inc $25,000 Goochland, VA, US General Fund 2020
Emmanuel Episcopal Church $10,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Richmond Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Jackson-feild Behavioral Hlth Svcs $25,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2020
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Vcu Massey Cancer Center $50,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
The Community Foundation $180,000 Richmond, VA, US Community Grants 2020
Virginia Historical Society $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Westminster Canterbury Foundation $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Fellowship Fund 2020
Better Housing Coalition $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Challenge Discovery Projects $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Good Neighbor Village $30,000 Richmond, VA, US General Fund 2020
Science Museum Of Virginia $20,000 Richmond, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
Camp Chanco On The James $20,000 Spring Grove, VA, US Area Of Greatest Need 2020
St Andrews School $45,000 Richmond, VA, US Therapeutic Day Treatment Scholarship 2020
Less Voided Check - Prior Year $-5,000 Richmond, VA, US Correction Of Prior Year Contribution 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 47-2284013
Website N/A
Address 901 EAST CARY STREET FL 19 Richmond, VA 23219-4063

Key People (1)

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Trustee Fred J Bernhardt

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

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  • 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 May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.