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Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 275388874  ·  Private foundation

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center has awarded $11.5M across 77 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute of Texas. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.1M
Total assets
77
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center funds

Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, education, health care, mental health.

Adult EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationHealth 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 Health Policy Center, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute of Texas
EXPLORE AND DISSEMINATE LEARNINGS ON THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE OF OLDER ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (BH), PRIMARY CARE INTEGRATION OF BH, STRENGTHEN
Dallas, TX$950K2024
Duke-margolis Center for Health Policy
ENGAGE IN RESEARCHING WAYS TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS THROUGH RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND SUPPORT FOR NEW MODELS OF VALUE-BASED PAYMENTS, SYSTEMS
Charlotte, NC$509K2024
Families USA Foundation Inc
DEDICATED TO ADVANCE POLICIES TO LOWER UNAFFORDABLE DRUG PRICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Washington, DC$500K2020
Center for Health Policy Development
BUILD A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT TO ASSIST STATE HEALTH LEADERS WITH BUILDING MULTIPAYER DELIVERY SYSTEM REFORM EFFORTS AND EXECUTE A SU
Brattleboro, VT$400K2022
Center for Health Care Strategies Inc
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (DEVELOP CURRICULUM AND RELATED ISSUE BRIEF, RECRUIT STATES) TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
Hamilton, NJ$322K2023
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
CREATE AND DISSEMINATE TWO NEW OPTION PAPERS FOR HEALTH CARE POLICIES.
Washington, DC$320K2024
Duke-margolis Center for Health Policy
ENGAGE IN RESEARCHING WAYS TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS THROUGH RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND SUPPORT FOR NEW MODELS OF VALUE-BASED PAYMENTS, SYSTEMS
Charlotte, NC$314K2023
Center for Health Care Strategies Inc
CONDUCT A LEARNING COLLABORATIVE COHORT (UP TO 6 STATES TO SUPPORT MASTER PLANS FOR AGING). SUPPORT FOR MPA NATIONAL DASHBOARD, INCLUDING CO
Hamilton, NJ$301K2024
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL HEALTH AND AGING POLICY FELLOWS BY COORDINATING TARGETED WORKING SESSIONS RELATED TO EXPLORING AGING POLICY IS
Menands, NY$300K2019
Duke-margolis Center for Health Policy
RESEARCH ON ACCELERATING VALUE-BASED CARE IMPACT AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
Charlotte, NC$290K2022
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL HEALTH AND AGING POLICY FELLOWS BY COORDINATING TARGETED WORKING SESSIONS RELATED TO EXPLORING AGING POLICY IS
Menands, NY$285K2024
Duke University on Behalf of Duke-margolis Center for Health Policy
ENGAGE IN RESEARCHING WAYS TO LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS THROUGH RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT FOR NEW MODELS OF VALUE-BASED PAYMENTS, SYSTEMS
Charlotte, NC$280K2019
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL HEALTH AND AGING POLICY FELLOWS BY COORDINATING TARGETED WORKING SESSIONS RELATED TO EXPLORING AGING POLICY IS
Menands, NY$250K2022
National Pace Association (npa)
THE NATIONAL PACE ASSOCIATION (NPA) ADVANCES THE EFFORTS OF PROGRAMS OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE). PACE PROGRAMS COORDINATE
Alexandria, VA$229K2022
Georgetown University
PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE POLICYMAKERS ON FACILITY FEE POLICIES AND CONDUCT RESEARCH ON HOSPITAL FINANCING. CREATE EDUCATIONAL M
Philadelphia, PA$225K2024

Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$330K
2019$1.1M
2020$1.7M
2022$2.3M
2023$1.9M
2024$4.1M

How to apply for funding from Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center

Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center'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. You can review the foundation directly at westhealth.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center

Does Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center accept grant applications?
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center'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 Health Policy Center fund?
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute of Texas, Duke-margolis Center for Health Policy, Families USA Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center give in grants?
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.5M over 77 grants.
Where is Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center located?
Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 275388874.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center'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 Health Policy Center. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.