Funding search · EIN 873374164 · La Jolla, CA
Gary and Mary West Charitable Trust
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 53
- grants reported
- $79.7M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $27,500
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- Gary and Mary West Health Institute2 grants · $58.0M
- Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center1 grant · $12.0M
- Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center1 grant · $6.0M
- Serving Seniors11 grants · $1.1M
- Omaha Community Foundation3 grants · $1.0M
- Legal Aid Society of San Diego2 grants · $385,000
- Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center1 grant · $200,000
- Challenge Center4 grants · $160,875
- The Scan Foundation1 grant · $150,000
- Interfaith Community Services2 grants · $150,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 53 reported grants, largest first.
- $36.0M
Gary and Mary West Health Institute · La Jolla, CA · 2024
To support operations and applied medical research initiatives
- $22.0M
Gary and Mary West Health Institute · La Jolla, CA · 2023
To support operations and applied medical research initiatives
- $12.0M
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center · Washington, DC · 2024
See statement for expenditure responsibility grant
- $6.0M
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center · Washington, DC · 2023
See statement for expenditure responsibility grant
- $520,000
Omaha Community Foundation · Omaha, NE · 2024
To support the trust's continued efforts in funding charitable organizations
- $519,950
Omaha Community Foundation · Omaha, NE · 2023
To support the trust's continued efforts in funding charitable organizations
- $261,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2023
To support integrated care coordination
- $200,000
Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center · San Diego, CA · 2023
To support general operations and sustainability planning
- $192,500
Legal Aid Society of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support the health advocacy project
- $192,500
Legal Aid Society of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2023
To support the health advocacy project
- $168,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2023
To support operations at the gary and mary west senior wellness center
- $150,000
The Scan Foundation · Long Beach, CA · 2023
To support the california master plan for aging project
- $130,500
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support integrated care coordination
- $130,500
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2022
To support integrated care coordination
- $105,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support operations at the gary and mary west senior wellness center
- $100,000
Interfaith Community Services · Escondido, CA · 2023
To support senior services in north san diego county
- $87,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support integrated care coordination
- $84,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2022
To support operations at the gary and mary west senior wellness center
- $75,000
San Diego Seniors Community Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support the general operations
- $71,500
Challenge Center · La Mesa, CA · 2023
To support aging with independence and dignity
- $63,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support operations at the gary and mary west senior wellness center
- $50,000
Interfaith Community Services · Escondido, CA · 2024
To support senior services in north san diego county
- $36,400
Apple Tree Dental · Mounds View, MN · 2024
To support the healthy aging project
- $36,400
Apple Tree Dental · Mounds View, MN · 2023
To support the healthy aging project
- $35,750
Challenge Center · La Mesa, CA · 2024
To support aging with independence and dignity
- $35,750
Challenge Center · La Mesa, CA · 2022
To support aging with independence and dignity
- $27,500
Intercultural Senior Center · Omaha, NE · 2023
To support case management for older adults
- $27,500
Intercultural Senior Center · Omaha, NE · 2022
To support case management for older adults
- $27,000
Outlook Enrichment · Omaha, NE · 2023
To support improving seniors' connectivity & mental health w/ adaptive tech. Training & support
- $25,000
Lake Nona Institute · Orlando, FL · 2024
To support the lake nona impact forum 2025
- $25,000
San Diego Regional Economic Development Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support general operations focused on successful aging
- $25,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2024
Challenge grant to supplement serving seniors operations
- $25,000
Special Forces Charitable Trust · Southern Pines, NC · 2024
To support behavioral health services
- $25,000
American Society On Aging · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support the master plan for aging symposium
- $25,000
National Academy of Sciences · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the workshop in advancing oral health across the lifespan
- $25,000
Notre Dame Housing · Omaha, NE · 2023
To support life enrichment coordinator and service coordinator
- $25,000
San Diego Regional Economic Development Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2023
To support general operations focused on successful aging
- $25,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2023
Challenge grant to supplement gmwswc operations
- $25,000
American Society On Aging · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To support the master plan for aging symposium
- $22,000
Volunteers Assisting Seniors · Omaha, NE · 2023
To support the senior benefits counseling program
- $21,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2023
To support operations at the gary and mary west senior wellness center
- $17,875
Challenge Center · La Mesa, CA · 2024
To support aging with independence and dignity
- $16,500
Merrymakers Association · Omaha, NE · 2022
To support music, laughter, and memories for seniors
- $15,000
Grantmakers in Aging · White Plains, NY · 2022
To support general operations
- $10,000
California Foundation On Aging · Sacramento, CA · 2024
To support california commission on aging's 50th anniversary event
- $10,000
Dental Lifeline Network · Denver, CO · 2024
To support dental services for seniors
- $10,000
Gifford Medical Center · Randolph, VT · 2024
To support last mile event for end of life care
- $10,000
Grantmakers in Aging · White Plains, NY · 2024
To support grantmakers in aging general operations
- $10,000
Gifford Medical Center · Randolph, VT · 2023
To support last mile event
- $10,000
Grantmakers in Aging · White Plains, NY · 2023
To support grantmakers in aging general operations
- $8,000
Grantmakers in Aging · White Plains, NY · 2022
To support general operations
- $7,500
The Silver Gate Yacht Club Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2024
To support harbor excursions for people with disabilities
- $50
Omaha Community Foundation · Omaha, NE · 2022
To support the trust's continued efforts in funding charitable organizations
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