Western States Arts Federation
Denver, Colorado · EIN 237255426 · Private foundation
Western States Arts Federation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.4M in giving and $24.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 310 individual grants from this funder — $5.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Western States Arts Federation funds
Western States Arts Federation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, higher education, sports & recreation.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Arts Alliance SUBAWARDS | Portland, OR | $289K | 2024 |
| Western Arts Alliance SUBAWARDS | Portland, OR | $274K | 2023 |
| Western Arts Alliance SUBAWARDS | Portland, OR | $108K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Western States Arts Federation
Western States Arts Federation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at westaf.org.
Research Western States Arts Federation with All access
Full indexed grant histories, analysis, and research filters are available with All access for $19/month.
Unlock All access — $19/month →Already subscribed? View this funder →
New to Bespoke Grants? Try one free search with up to three sourced matches. One successful search per account, for life. No credit card.
Frequently asked questions about Western States Arts Federation
- Does Western States Arts Federation accept grant applications?
- Western States Arts Federation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Western States Arts Federation fund?
- Western States Arts Federation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Western Arts Alliance. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Western States Arts Federation give in grants?
- Western States Arts Federation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.3M over 310 grants.
- Where is Western States Arts Federation located?
- Western States Arts Federation is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237255426.
- How can I find foundations similar to Western States Arts Federation?
- Compare priorities, past recipients, and grant sizes with your program. Bespoke Grants includes one free successful search per account, for life, with up to three sourced matches. No card. Further searches and full research cost $19/month.
Find more funders like Western States Arts Federation
Foundations similar to Western States Arts Federation
Other Colorado grantmakers with overlapping priorities: