The Westervelt Foundation
Invitation OnlyTuscaloosa, Alabama · EIN 27-2228556 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$383K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$88K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Hummanity of Tuscalosa | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $125,000 |
| Saban Center Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $100,000 |
| United Way of West Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $54,000 |
| Jimmy Rane Foundation | Abbeville, AL | Annual giving | $24,000 |
| New Heights Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Log a Load | Montgomery, AL | Annual giving | $7,500 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Annual giving | $6,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Annual giving | $6,000 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | Millbrook, AL | Annual giving | $5,500 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | Birmingham, AL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Latinas First | Denver, CO | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Splash | Rancho Cordova, CA | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Black Warrior Council - Scouting America | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Rooted Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Tuscaloosa Education Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $3,600 |
| Schoolyard Roots | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $3,000 |
| Arts N Autism | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $2,500 |
| 5 Acres the Boys & Girls Aid Society of LA City | Altadena, CA | Annual giving | $2,500 |
| Hunt With the Stars | Reform, AL | Annual giving | $2,500 |
| Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Alabama | Mobile, AL | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama | Northport, AL | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Alabama | Thomasville, AL | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Brierfield Fire & Rescue | Brierfield, AL | Annual giving | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $383,250 | 24 |
| 2024 | $333,700 | 45 |
| 2023 | $263,408 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349104954
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2228556
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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