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The Gary and Mary West Charitable Trust is a 501(c)3 foundation that focuses on grantmaking primarily through relationship-based engagement, operating on an invitation-only basis. In 2024, the Trust disbursed $49.5 million across 26 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GARY AND MARY WEST HEALTH INSTITUTE
$58M
73%
GARY AND MARY WEST HEALTH POLICY CENTER INC
$18M
23%

SERVING SENIORS
$1.1M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$71.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST give?
GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and 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 GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $49.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include GARY AND MARY WEST HEALTH INSTITUTE, GARY AND MARY WEST HEALTH POLICY CENTER INC, and SERVING SENIORS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST?
GARY AND MARY WEST CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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