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Gary and Mary West Foundation

La Jolla, California  ·  EIN 470793015  ·  Private foundation

Gary and Mary West Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $9.6M in grants paid and $127.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 198 individual grants from this funder — $45.5M awarded across 2018–2022 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$9.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$127.7M
Total assets
198
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What Gary and Mary West Foundation funds

Gary and Mary West Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, mental health.

Health CareMental Health

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gary and Mary West Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center Inc
TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY MODELS AND ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODELS TO IMPROVE CARE AND ACCESS FOR SENIORS.
Washington, DC$6.1M2019
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center Inc
TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY MODELS AND ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODELS TO IMPROVE CARE AND ACCESS FOR SENIORS.
Washington, DC$6.0M2022
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center Inc
TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY MODELS AND ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODELS TO IMPROVE CARE AND ACCESS FOR SENIORS.
Washington, DC$5.8M2020
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center Inc
TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY MODELS AND ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODELS TO IMPROVE CARE AND ACCESS FOR SENIORS.
Washington, DC$5.4M2018
Gary and Mary West Senior Services Inc
TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF THE GARY & MARY WEST PACE CENTER IN NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
San Marcos, CA$3.9M2018
Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center Inc
TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH ORAL HEALTHCARE THROUGH AN INTEGRATED, COMMUNITY-BASED MODEL OF CARE AT THE DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO OUTPATIENT
San Diego, CA$1.2M2020
Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center Inc
TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH ORAL HEALTHCARE THROUGH AN INTEGRATED, COMMUNITY-BASED MODEL OF CARE AT THE DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO OUTPATIENT
San Diego, CA$1.1M2019
Civica Rx
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY MAKING ESSENTIAL GENERIC DRUGS BROADLY AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS SERVICED BY CIVICA RX'S MEMBER HOSPITALS, INCLU
Lehi, UT$1.0M2018
Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center Inc
CAPITAL GRANT FOR START UP CONSTRUCTION AND DENTAL EQUIPMENT AT SAN MARCOS OUTPATIENT DENTAL CLINIC.
San Diego, CA$950K2019
Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center Inc
TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH ORAL HEALTHCARE THROUGH AN INTEGRATED, COMMUNITY-BASED MODEL OF CARE.
San Diego, CA$900K2022
Gary and Mary West Health Institute
TO SUPPORT THE HCIDC 2019: A HEALTHCARE COSTS INNOVATION SUMMIT TO DRIVE CHANGE.
La Jolla, CA$750K2018
Gary and Mary West Health Institute
TO SUPPORT 2018 HEALTHCARE COSTS INNOVATION SUMMIT FOCUSED ON THE COST CRISIS.
La Jolla, CA$750K2018
Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center Inc
TO SUPPORT ORAL HEALTHCARE FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS THROUGH AN INTEGRATED, COMMUNITY-BASED MODEL.
San Diego, CA$577K2018
Omaha Community Foundation
TO SUPPORT DONOR ADVISED FUND.
Omaha, NE$535K2019
Omaha Community Foundation
TO SUPPORT DONOR ADVISED FUND.
Omaha, NE$500K2018

Gary and Mary West Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$16.1M
2019$11.1M
2020$9.6M
2022$8.7M

How to apply for funding from Gary and Mary West Foundation

Gary and Mary West Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Gary and Mary West Foundation

Does Gary and Mary West Foundation accept grant applications?
Gary and Mary West Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Gary and Mary West Foundation fund?
Gary and Mary West Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center Inc, Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center Inc, Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gary and Mary West Foundation give in grants?
Gary and Mary West Foundation reported $9.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.5M over 198 grants.
Where is Gary and Mary West Foundation located?
Gary and Mary West Foundation is based in La Jolla, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470793015.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gary and Mary West Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gary and Mary West Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.