Thomas J West Family Charitable Tr
Historical FunderPottsville, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-6777707 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MID PENN BANK TRUST DEPARTMENT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 660, POTTSVILLE PA 17901 |
| Phone | 5705168325 |
| KAREN.KENDERDINE@MIDPENNBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM, INDICATING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
57% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Pa Man & Emp Council | Pottsville, PA | Educational | $13,500 |
| St Joseph Center for Special Learning | Pottsville, PA | Education | $6,000 |
| Downtown Shenandoah Inc | Shenandoah, PA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Pottsville Free Public Library | Pottsville, PA | Educational | $3,500 |
| Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven, PA | Education | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Avenues Foundation | Pottsville, PA | Public charity | $1,620 |
| American Cancer Society | Frackville, PA | Medical | $1,500 |
| Blue Mountain Gridiron Club | Orwigsburg, PA | Youth sports | $1,500 |
| Hillside SPCA | Pottsville, PA | Animal shelter | $1,500 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Pottsville, PA | Educational | $1,250 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fd | Washington, DC | Educational | $1,000 |
| Walk in Art Center | Schuylkill Haven, PA | Educational | $967 |
| Schuylkill Hope Center | Pottsville, PA | Public charity | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Charity | $200 |
| Human Rights Watch | Toms River, NJ | Educational | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | Medical | $100 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Public charity | $100 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | Public charity | $100 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Charity | $100 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Public charity | $100 |
| Rural Neighborhood Inc | Florida City, FL | Public charity | $100 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charity | $100 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | Charity | $100 |
| Women for Women International | Central Slip, NY | Educational | $100 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | Educational | $50 |
| Guttmacher Institute | New York, NY | Educational | $50 |
| Wgcu | Fort Myers, FL | Educational | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,787 | 28 |
| 2024 | $57,880 | 28 |
| 2023 | $41,202 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102343
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6777707
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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