The Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation
Historical FunderTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 46-1288880 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN T WESTBY |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 S BOSTON SUITE 220, TULSA OK 74103 |
| Phone | 9187438321 |
| TCOLLINS@WESTBYOFFICE.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ANY FORM IS ACCEPTABLE |
| 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
0% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newview Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Ois training tulsa | $6,500 |
| Rsu Public Television | Claremore, OK | 2024 support - i want answers | $6,350 |
| Tulsa Opera | Tulsa, OK | 2024 season support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Botanic Garden | Tulsa, OK | Exhibit florigame | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Children's Museum | Tulsa, OK | Exhibitions support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | Tulsa, OK | 2024 season support | $3,850 |
| Oklahoma Humanities Council | Oklahoma City, OK | Museums on main street | $3,500 |
| Signature Symphony | Tulsa, OK | Music education programming | $3,000 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | Oru scholar student leadership | $2,500 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Support for teen coffee house | $2,000 |
| Sutton Avian Research Center | Bartlesville, OK | Support for art competition | $1,000 |
| Blessings to Share Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Supplies for art classes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,700 | 12 |
| 2023 | $49,250 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503029349100240
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1288880
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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