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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 76-0481204

The West Endowment

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 16 grants and $578,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Coordinator of Grants
PO Box 491
Houston, TX 77001
(713) 961-9699
Form and materials
Letter form specifying purpose of application and amount of contribution requested.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
The west endowment was organized for the purpose of making charitable contributions to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and/or educational organizations within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986. The west endowment does not make grants to individuals. In considering requests for grants, the endowment places priority on organizations and programs serving harris county and the state of texas.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $578,000

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $11,312,979

  • Tax year 2024

    $548,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $10,386,637

  • Tax year 2023

    $565,600

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $9,751,054

  • Tax year 2022

    $619,000

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $9,753,016

  • Tax year 2021

    $581,000

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $9,936,537

  • Tax year 2020

    $571,000

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $10,021,810

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Camp for All FoundationHouston, TX

    Funding a second camp and the blazing new trails campaign.

    $100,000
  2. Episcopal High SchoolHouston, TX

    Funding the installation of the skinner pipe organ in the new benitez chapel space.

    $75,000
  3. Coastal Prairie ConservancyHouston, TX

    Land stewardship program for 2025, an effort to continue restoration of the indiangrass preserve.

    $50,000
  4. Houston's Amazing Place IncHouston, TX

    Funding their new second location in katy, texas to help families dealing with dementia.

    $50,000
  5. Palacios Medical FoundationPalacios, TX

    The new telemetry system that will allow the hospital staff to be better prepared to care for more patients with growing lists of illnesses related to cardiac and respiratory conditions that need constant monitoring.

    $45,000
  6. Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine ArtsSpring, TX

    Providing local children access to art and history through interactive eduational programming and free tours.

    $35,000
  7. Bolivar Point Lighthouse FDN IncPort Bolivar, TX

    To rebuild and reinstall the lighthouse's original top section.

    $33,000
  8. Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX

    Funding assistance and resources to those experiencing mental distress via their established hope line.

    $25,000
  9. Houston Area Parkinson SocietyHouston, TX

    To provide programs and services to help both those facing parkinson's and their loved ones and caregivers.

    $25,000
  10. Houston Christian High SchoolHouston, TX

    Funding the george & barbara bush center for scholars & leaders, inspiring youth to reach their promise and develop leadership skills.

    $25,000
  11. Make-A-Wish Fndof the TX Gulf Coast & LAStafford, TX

    Granting life-changing wishes to critically ill children.

    $25,000
  12. Ronald McDonald House Charities HoustonHouston, TX

    Contribution to greater houston's family travel fund.

    $25,000
  13. The Nature Discovery Center IncBellaire, TX

    Enchanted woods campaign's mission to instill curiosity and repect for nature.

    $25,000
  14. Gracewood IncHouston, TX

    Providing family support for single mothers and their children.

    $15,000
  15. RemindHouston, TX

    Providing support and education to individual and families affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health challenges.

    $15,000
  16. Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos IncHouston, TX

    Continuing endeavors to see that children grow up in a safe and stable home.

    $10,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Youth development1 grant $100,00036% of the total
  2. Environment2 grants $75,00027% of the total
  3. Human services1 grant $50,00018% of the total
  4. Education1 grant $25,0009% of the total
  5. Religion1 grant $25,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas16 grants $578,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Margene West LloydVP, TREASURER & ASST SEC/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • William West LloydPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Ronald S WebsterSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 0.39Pay $0
  • Roger A SoapeVP/DIRECTOR Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Peter K JamesonDIRECTOR Hours 0.08Pay $0
  • Karen ScogginsASST TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Barton BentleyADVISORY DIRECTOR Hours 0.08Pay $0

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