COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION
Westlake, OH, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
34-1456398
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Westlake, OH, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
34-1456398
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Ohio, with additional support in Indiana and New York. The foundation engages in a relationship-based approach to grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY
Cause Areas
2
Health
Health care access
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$4.5M
9%
GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC
$1.6M
3%
CARE ALLIANCE
$1.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
138
Median 1st year grant
$16.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION?
No. COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION give?
COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Indiana, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $5.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION, GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC, and CARE ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION?
COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.