The Silas West Foundation
Invitation OnlyDayton, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-4293689 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$10K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$176K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
37% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northhills Christian Church Northhills Christian Church | Cranberry Township, PA | Assistance for religious activities | $2,000 |
| Cherry Run Camp Meeting Association Cherry Run Camp Meeting Association | Rimersburg, PA | Assistance for religious activities | $2,000 |
| Oakland Church of God Oakland Church of God | Distant, PA | Assistance for religious activities | $1,000 |
| Campus Outreach Campus Outreach | Birmingham, AL | Assistance for religious activities | $1,000 |
| Samanthas Purse Samanthas Purse | Moone, NC | Assistance for religious activities | $1,000 |
| The Gideons International the Gideons International | Nashville, TN | Assistance for religious activities | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army the Salvation Arny | Butler, PA | Assistance for religious activities | $1,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Evangelism Fellowship | Leechburg, PA | Assistance for religious activities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349100032
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4293689
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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