Harriett B West Foundation
Historical FunderRichmond, Virginia · EIN 47-2284013 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRED J BERNHARDT |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 EAST CARY STREET FL 19, RICHMOND VA 23219 |
| Phone | 8046975100 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST, ENCLOSE LETTER OR BROCHURE, OUTLINING ACTIVITIES. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Richmon | Baltimore, MD | Community grants pool | $165,000 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $50,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $35,000 |
| Bon Secours Health Care Fdn | Richmond, VA | Millhiser hospice care fund area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Good Neighbor Village | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Metro Richmond | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $25,000 |
| Westminster Canterbury Foundation | Richmond, VA | Fellowship fund | $25,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $20,000 |
| St Andrews School | Richmond, VA | Therapeutic day treatment scholarship | $15,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Richmon | Baltimore, MD | Alexa kalata memorial fd and community grants | $7,500 |
| Free Clinic of Powhatan | Powhatan, VA | Area of greatest need | $7,500 |
| Cross Over Health Ministry | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $7,500 |
| Daily Planet Health Services | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $7,500 |
| The Community Foundation of Richmon | Baltimore, MD | Matthew anthony grappone memorial fund | $7,500 |
| Art 180 Inc | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | Richmond, VA | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($172,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $650,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $625,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $600,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630219349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2284013
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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