Westen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLone Tree, Colorado · EIN 93-2947942 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $500.
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
64% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury School | Salisbury, CT | General support | $11,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Western Illinois Foundation | Macomb, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | General support | $500 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | General support | $500 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Denver, CO | General support | $500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Co | Greenwood Village, CO | General support | $150 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General support | $150 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Denver, CO | General support | $150 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $150 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fund | Alexandria, VA | General support | $150 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | General support | $150 |
| The Salvation Army | Denver, CO | General support | $150 |
| Tact Kids Inc | Englewood, CO | General support | $100 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($6,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,750 | 20 |
| 2024 | $18,970 | 24 |
| 2023 | $24,100 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-2947942
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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