Gary and Mary West Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 87-3374164 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$49.5M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$36,400
Total assets$411.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,875 and $105,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
34% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary and Mary West Health Institute | LA Jolla, CA | To support operations and applied medical research initiatives | $36,000,000 |
| Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center Inc | Washington, DC | See statement for expenditure responsibility grant | $12,000,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | To support the trust's continued efforts in funding charitable organizations | $520,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | To support the health advocacy project | $192,500 |
| Serving Seniors | San Diego, CA | To support integrated care coordination | $130,500 |
| Serving Seniors | San Diego, CA | To support operations at the gary and mary west senior wellness center | $105,000 |
| Serving Seniors | San Diego, CA | To support integrated care coordination | $87,000 |
| San Diego Seniors Community Foundation | San Diego, CA | To support the general operations | $75,000 |
| Serving Seniors | San Diego, CA | To support operations at the gary and mary west senior wellness center | $63,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | Escondido, CA | To support senior services in north san diego county | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | Escondido, CA | To support senior services in north san diego county | $50,000 |
| Apple Tree Dental | Mounds View, MN | To support the healthy aging project | $36,400 |
| Challenge Center | LA Mesa, CA | To support aging with independence and dignity | $35,750 |
| Lake Nona Institute Inc | Orlando, FL | To support the lake nona impact forum 2025 | $25,000 |
| San Diego Regional Economic Development Foundation | San Diego, CA | To support general operations focused on successful aging | $25,000 |
| Serving Seniors | San Diego, CA | Challenge grant to supplement serving seniors operations | $25,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Southern Pines, NC | To support behavioral health services | $25,000 |
| Challenge Center | LA Mesa, CA | To support aging with independence and dignity | $17,875 |
| California Foundation on Aging | Sacramento, CA | To support california commission on aging's 50th anniversary event | $10,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network | Denver, CO | To support dental services for seniors | $10,000 |
| Gifford Medical Center | Randolph, VT | To support last mile event for end of life care | $10,000 |
| Grantmakers in Aging Inc | White Plains, NY | To support grantmakers in aging general operations | $10,000 |
| The Silver Gate Yacht Club Foundation | San Diego, CA | To support harbor excursions for people with disabilities | $7,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary and Mary West Health Institute | LA Jolla, CA | To support operations and applied medical research initiatives | $12,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,510,525 | 24 |
| 2023 | $29,941,850 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542819349101514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3374164
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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