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This organization closed in 2020. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The WEST STAR FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, Idaho, and California. It operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$123.2K
8%
GLOBAL CHILD NUTRITION FOUNDATION
$100K
7%

EVERETT GOSPEL MISSION
$93K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEST STAR FOUNDATION?
No. WEST STAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEST STAR FOUNDATION give?
WEST STAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Idaho, and California. 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 WEST STAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEST STAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WEST STAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, WEST STAR FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $583 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEST STAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2020, WEST STAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, GLOBAL CHILD NUTRITION FOUNDATION, and EVERETT GOSPEL MISSION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEST STAR FOUNDATION?
WEST STAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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