The James E West Foundation funds youth development almost exclusively through sustained, large-scale support to its local Boy Scouts council. All recorded giving is directed to the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council, primarily as operating support, indicating a focus on sustaining local scouting programs, leadership development, and related facilities. The foundation appears to prioritize long-term investment in one core partner rather than diversified philanthropy.
Highly concentrated: all grants to a single local grantee (repeat grants), large total sum directed as operating support rather than many small or diverse awards.
$1.9M
$25.7M
$7.4M
$2M
Most grants fall between $1.8M and $2.1M, with a median of $2M.
25th Percentile
$1.8M
Median
$2M
75th Percentile
$2.1M
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Notable grantees: Boy Scouts of America - Mid-America Council
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL | OMAHA, NE | $1,893,809 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL | OMAHA, NE | $1,593,809 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL | OMAHA, NE | $2,238,750 | 2024 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL | OMAHA, NE | $1,689,122 | 2023 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL
$1,893,809OPERATING SUPPORT
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL
$1,593,809OPERATING SUPPORT
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL
$2,238,750OPERATING SUPPORT
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL
$1,689,122OPERATING SUPPORT