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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-1350014

Westmeath Foundation

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 131 grants and $3.7 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,745,936

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $66,466,075
  • Tax year 2023

    $3,656,751

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $65,787,902
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,116,705

    Grants listed
    113
    Assets, end of year
    $65,869,121
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,775,959

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $64,903,842
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,468,645

    Grants listed
    113
    Assets, end of year
    $63,261,641
  • Tax year 2019

    $921,779

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $63,454,351
  • Tax year 2018

    $815,675

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $251,941

Grants paid in 2024

131 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood VLG, CO

    Scholarship Fund for K-12 Students in Colorado an New Mexico

    $450,000
  2. A Sanctuary for Military Families IncPagosa SPGS, CO

    Project Sanctuary Therapeutic Retreat Center Capital Campaign

    $250,000
  3. Childrens Hospital ColoradoDenver, CO

    Mental Health Support

    $250,000
  4. Childrens Hospital ColoradoDenver, CO

    2025 Telehealth Initiative between Pediatric Partners of the Southwest and Children's Hospital Colorado

    $209,522
  5. A Sanctuary for Military Families IncPagosa SPGS, CO

    Creating A Sanctuary for At-Risk Military Families

    $157,500
  6. San Juan College FoundationFarmington, NM

    Scholarship Fund and emergency funding for the SJC Foundation and Achieving the Dream program

    $110,000
  7. Presbyterian Medical ServicesSanta Fe, NM

    Family Resource Center

    $100,000
  8. Family HomesteadDenver, CO

    Transitional Housing

    $75,000
  9. Igw Childrens Hope Foundation IncFarmington, NM

    Family Care and Support Services

    $65,000
  10. University of New Mexico Foundation IncorporatedAlbuquerque, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $64,921
  11. New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NM

    San Juan County Cooperative Extension Youth and Community Development

    $60,000
  12. Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT

    Early Steps to School Success

    $60,000
  13. Boys & Girls Club of FarmingtonFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $57,500
  14. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    General & Unrestricted

    $50,000
  15. Inspire Heart IncFarmington, NM

    Art Therapy and mental wellness

    $45,000
  16. Ronald McDonald House Charities of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $41,000
  17. Adaptive Sports AssociatonDurango, CO

    Organizational Support

    $40,000
  18. People Assisting the Homeless IncFarmington, NM

    Veterans/ Children

    $40,000
  19. Special Olympics New Mexico IncAlbuquerque, NM

    Special Olympics New Mexico Area 1

    $40,000
  20. Four Corners Foundation IncFarmington, NM

    FCF non-profit partner

    $38,800
  21. Childhaven IncFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $37,500
  22. Denver Earth Resources LibraryDenver, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $37,500
  23. Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado FoundationCentennial, CO

    Purchasing a NICU blanket for the Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO

    $35,000
  24. La Plata Youth Services IncDurango, CO

    General Operating

    $35,000
  25. San Juan County Life Skills FoundationKirtland, NM

    Life Skills Programs - Sustain and Expand

    $35,000
  26. Telluride Adaptive Ski ProgramTelluride, CO

    Stars, Stripes and Summits Programming - General Operating fund

    $35,000
  27. New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health Research AAlbuquerque, NM

    Give Kids a Smile and We Smiles

    $34,701
  28. Durango Instrumental Music Booster Club IncDurango, CO

    DIMBC Instrument & Equipment Purchases

    $30,243
  29. 4 the ChildrenDurango, CO

    4 the Children General Operating Funds and Program Expansion

    $30,000
  30. Camp Enchantment New MexicoRio Rancho, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $30,000
  31. Four Corners Equine RescueAztec, NM

    Purchase Feed

    $30,000
  32. High Desert Devo IncCortez, CO

    Ute Mountain Ute Programming

    $30,000
  33. La Plata County 4-H CouncilDurango, CO

    La Plata County 4-H Project

    $30,000
  34. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver IncDenver, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $30,000
  35. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern ColoraColorado SPGS, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $30,000
  36. Spring Creek Horse RescueDurango, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $30,000
  37. Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta CountyPagosa SPGS, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $30,000
  38. Durango Education FoundationDurango, CO

    Durango Education Foundation CORE Program

    $27,422
  39. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest ColoradoDurango, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $25,000
  40. Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Central New MexicoFarmington, NM

    Farmington Area School Initiative

    $25,000
  41. Family Crisis CenterFarmington, NM

    Marge's Place Protective Shelter for victims and child witnesses/victims of domestic violence

    $25,000
  42. Habitat for Humanity International IncFarmington, NM

    Aztec New Home Build / Bloomfield Remodel

    $25,000
  43. Liberty School IncDurango, CO

    Support for Tutor / Teacher Wages

    $25,000
  44. San Juan College FoundationFarmington, NM

    San Juan College Foundation Hunger Strike Force Project

    $25,000
  45. San Juan College FoundationFarmington, NM

    CLEAR Program

    $25,000
  46. Telluride FoundationTelluride, CO

    West End Public Schools (WEPS) Highschool Apprenticeship Program

    $25,000
  47. The Salvation ArmyPhoenix, AZ

    Christmas Angels Youth Programming-Farmington, New Mexico Corps

    $25,000
  48. Rocky Mountain Fisher House FoundationDenver, CO

    Gift Cards for Fisher House Families

    $22,000
  49. Archuleta County 4-H CouncilPagosa Springs, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $20,500
  50. Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County IncDurango, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $20,000
  51. Childrens Hospital ColoradoDenver, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $20,000
  52. Four Corners Foundation IncFarmington, NM

    FMS Threads Student Clothes Bank

    $20,000
  53. Montezuma School to Farm ProjectCortez, CO

    Montezuma County Garden Education

    $20,000
  54. New Mexico Boys & Girls RanchesAlbuquerque, NM

    Facilities Upgrade fund

    $20,000
  55. Presbyterian Healthcare FoundationAlbuquerque, NM

    Presbyterian Pace Academy

    $20,000
  56. Regional Animal Shelter Foundation IncFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $20,000
  57. Second Wind Fund IncDenver, CO

    Increasing Access to Mental Health Care for Youth At Risk in Southwest Colorado

    $20,000
  58. Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GA

    General & Unrestricted

    $20,000
  59. St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TN

    General & Unrestricted

    $20,000
  60. Young America's FoundationReston, VA

    Reagan Ranch

    $20,000
  61. Presbyterian Healthcare FoundationAlbuquerque, NM

    NICU Warmers

    $16,534
  62. Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, CO

    Westmeath Foundation Scholarship fund

    $15,000
  63. Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    General & Unrestricted

    $15,000
  64. Hive DgoDurango, CO

    Grow The Hive to Thrive

    $15,000
  65. La Plata Youth Services IncDurango, CO

    Implementing Restorative Practices & Justice to Support La Plata County Youth

    $15,000
  66. Liberty School IncDurango, CO

    General Scholarship Fund

    $15,000
  67. Montezuma County 4-H CouncilCortez, CO

    Montezuma County 4H Youth Development

    $15,000
  68. National Society of the Daughters of the AmericanFarmington, NM

    Good Citizen Scholarship award fund

    $15,000
  69. Warriors JourneySpringfield, MO

    Chaos of War - Balance of Life Printing and Free Distribution

    $15,000
  70. San Juan College FoundationFarmington, NM

    2024 San Juan Regional Science and Engineering Fair

    $13,850
  71. Archuleta County 4-H CouncilPagosa Springs, CO

    4-H Concessions/office fund

    $11,313
  72. Blue Star Mothers of America IncFlora Vista, NM

    Active Duty Warriors, Veterans, Gold Star Family Support

    $10,000
  73. Durango School District No 9-RDurango, CO

    Durango School District Special Education Funding

    $10,000
  74. Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, CO

    Campbell Center Support

    $10,000
  75. Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, CO

    Field Camp Experience

    $10,000
  76. La Plata County 4-H CouncilDurango, CO

    Ignite 4-H Conference in Washington DC

    $10,000
  77. San Juan Center for Independence IncFarmington, NM

    SJCI Youth Wellness

    $10,000
  78. San Juan County Life Skills FoundationKirtland, NM

    First Tee Four Corners Veterans Program

    $10,000
  79. San Miguel CountyNorwood, CO

    2024 San Miguel Basin Fair

    $10,000
  80. San Miguel Resource CenterTelluride, CO

    West End Victim Services and Youth Prevention Education

    $10,000
  81. Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico inFarmington, NM

    In support of youth programs

    $10,000
  82. Sexual Assault Services OrganizationDurango, CO

    In support of Youth programs

    $10,000
  83. Volunteer Incentive ProgramAztec, NM

    Volunteer Incentive Program

    $10,000
  84. Its My Very Own Bags of Love San Juan ChapterFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $8,000
  85. Caliente Choir IncBlanco, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $7,500
  86. Durango Animal ConnectionDurango, CO

    Ute Mountain Ute Project

    $7,000
  87. Economic Council Helping Others IncFarmington, NM

    Breakfast for Kids Summer Backpack Program

    $7,000
  88. Individual

    Hardship Assistance Grant

    $6,500
  89. Individual

    Hardship Assistance Grant

    $6,500
  90. Individual

    Hardship Assistance Grant

    $6,500
  91. Individual

    Hardship Assistance Grant

    $6,500
  92. Individual

    Hardship Assistance Grant

    $6,500
  93. Individual

    Hardship Assistance Grant

    $6,500
  94. Individual

    Hardship Assistance Grant

    $6,500
  95. Individual

    Hardship Assistance Grant

    $6,500
  96. Montrose Regional Library DistrictMontrose, CO

    For the benefit of Naturita Community Library

    $6,000
  97. San Juan SymphonyDurango, CO

    Musician Makers Scholarship Fund

    $6,000
  98. Blue Star Mothers of America IncFlora Vista, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  99. Colorado 4-H Foundation IncDurango, CO

    Funds are to go to horse council

    $5,000
  100. Durango Food BankDurango, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  101. Equal Access to Justice IncAlbuquerque, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  102. Graces Hope FoundationLa Plata, NM

    Purchase Feed

    $5,000
  103. Manna-The Durango Soup KitchenDurango, CO

    Children's meal programs

    $5,000
  104. Masada House IncFarmington, NM

    Delahunty House Program

    $5,000
  105. Montezuma County 4-H CouncilCortez, CO

    Youth in Agriculture

    $5,000
  106. San Juan Animal LeagueFarmington, NM

    Food and Supplies for the Aztec Shelter

    $5,000
  107. Wally D Sports Scholarship FoundationFarmington, NM

    Charitable Event

    $5,000
  108. Grief Center of Southwest ColoradoDurango, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $4,000
  109. Know Your DoughDurango, CO

    Financial Literacy Program Expansion

    $4,000
  110. Peak Football ClubBayfield, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $4,000
  111. Inspire Heart IncFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $3,500
  112. San Juan Medical Foundation IncFarmington, NM

    TOCO Fetal Monitors

    $3,430
  113. Know the SnowDurango, CO

    Youth Avalanche Courses

    $3,000
  114. Special Olympics New Mexico IncAlbuquerque, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,500
  115. Annies OrphansDurango, CO

    To provide assistance to the shelter for food and supplies

    $2,000
  116. Grace Place for Women IncFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  117. Greg Lentz MinistriesAsheville, NC

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  118. Houses with Hope IncFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  119. La Plata County Humane SocietyDurango, CO

    To provide assistance to the shelter for food and supplies

    $2,000
  120. Parkers Animal RescueDurango, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  121. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    Operation Heal our Patriots

    $2,000
  122. Volunteer Incentive ProgramAztec, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  123. Yavapai Rehabilitation CenterPrescott, AZ

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,000
  124. National Society of the Daughters of the AmericanFarmington, NM

    Patriot Marker purchased by the New Mexico Desert Gold Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and General & Unrestricted

    $1,500
  125. San Juan SymphonyDurango, CO

    The Musician Makers Scholarship Fund

    $1,500
  126. Habitat for Humanity International IncFarmington, NM

    Veteran Ramp Build

    $1,200
  127. Igw Childrens Hope Foundation IncFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  128. Jim and Elizabeth Sullivan Foundation for the ArtsDurango, CO

    music lesson Scholarship Fund

    $1,000
  129. Montrose Regional Library DistrictMontrose, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  130. Paradox Valley SchoolNucla, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  131. Salvation ArmyFarmington, NM

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education19 grants $948,93638% of the total
  2. Veterans and military2 grants $407,50016% of the total
  3. Health10 grants $291,53412% of the total
  4. Human services13 grants $261,30011% of the total
  5. Youth development5 grants $114,5005% of the total
  6. Animals7 grants $93,0004% of the total
  7. 11 other causes21 grants $353,00014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado60 grants $2,260,500
  2. New Mexico52 grants $1,202,436
  3. Connecticut1 grant $60,000
  4. Michigan1 grant $50,000
  5. Arizona2 grants $27,000
  6. Georgia1 grant $20,000
  7. Tennessee1 grant $20,000
  8. Virginia1 grant $20,000
  9. District of Columbia1 grant $15,000
  10. Missouri1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Wendy BircherDir, Pres Hours 8Pay $5,000
  • Kathy L KellenaersDir, VP Hours 1Pay $5,000
  • Rhonda I LedfordDir, Sec Hours 1Pay $0

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