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JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION

JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION

Omaha, NE, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-4364398
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION

Omaha, NE, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-4364398
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

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Est.

2020

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The James E West Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in Nebraska. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO MANAGE AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF MID-AMERICA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Total Funding Given

$3.5M

2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$1.1M
Median 2nd year grant
$995.5K
D
Dan Hamann
Board Member
T
Tim Harrison
Board Member
B
Bob Howard
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION give?
JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska. 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 JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL and GILLWELL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION?
JAMES E WEST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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