Funders › MI › The Samuel L Westerman Foundation › 2021
Grants paid by The Samuel L Westerman Foundation, tax year 2021
EIN 23-7108795 · Bloomfield Hills, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2021, The Samuel L Westerman Foundation (EIN 23-7108795) reported 148 grants paid totaling $502,150. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2021
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI | B | $45,000 | approved, future | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Ebenezer Christian School Ellsworth, MI | U | $40,000 | approved, future | EDUCATION | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | New Era Christian School New Era, MI | B | $40,000 | approved, future | RELIGIOUS/EDUCATION | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Camp Westminster Detroit, MI | U | $29,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Allendale Christian School Allendale, MI | B | $20,000 | approved, future | RELIGIOUS/EDUCATION | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Indiana University Foundation Indianapolis, IN | C | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Da Blogett St John's Home Grand Rapids, MI | U | $20,000 | approved, future | MEDICAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Van Andel Insitute Grand Rapids, MI | C | $15,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grand Valley State University - Siedman College of Business Grand Rapids, MI | U | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Westminster Church Detroit, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Ohio Wesleyen University Delaware, OH | C | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology Detroit, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Allendale Christian School Allendale, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | New Era Christian School New Era, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Depauw University Greencastle, IN | U | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Saint John's Home - Da Blodgett Grand Rapids, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Ebenezer Christian School Ellsworth, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Wayne State Institute of Gerontology Detroit, MI | U | $10,000 | approved, future | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian Orchard Lake, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Noorthoek Academy - Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | B | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grand Rapids Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | B | $9,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Wellspring Faith Based Youth Development Detroit, MI | U | $7,500 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI | D | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Hope College Holland, MI | C | $6,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | U | $6,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Pontiac, MI | D | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Cornerstone College Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Martin Health Foundationmartin Memorial Health Systems Inc Stuart, FL | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Ays Inc Indianapolis, IN | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Henry Ford Health Systems Detroit, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Friends of the Detroit Public Library Detroit, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grand Valley State University - Nursing Endowment Extension Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | West Michigan Symphony Muskegon, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Judicial Watch Washington, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | University of Detroit Jesuit Hs Academy Detroit, MI | D | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Livingston Christian Schools Brighton, MI | D | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Spectrum Health Foundation - Nursing Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Galway University Foundation Inc New York, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Alzheimer's Association Great Michigan Chapter Southfield, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Michigan Opera Theatre Detroit, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI | U | $4,250 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Camp Sunshine Holland, MI | B | $4,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | U | $4,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Methodist Children's Home Society Redford Twp, MI | B | $4,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Camp Blodgett Grand Rapids, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Loutit District Library Grand Haven, MI | U | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Cure International Spring Lake, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Sdaffl San Diego, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Outdoor Discovery Center Holland, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Spring Hill Camps Evart, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Medieval Academy of America Cambridge, MA | C | $3,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Tri-Cities Historical Museum Grand Haven, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Jensen Beach Community Church Jensen Beach, FL | B | $3,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Indian Trials Camp Grand Rapids, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan - Swimming & Diving Teams Ann Arbor, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATION/ATHLETICS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Marshall Fredrick Sculpture Museum Saginaw, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Culver Educational Foundation Culver, IN | B | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grace Center of Hope Pontiac, MI | C | $2,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Kids Hope USA Zeeland, MI | B | $2,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Cappuchin Community Center Detroit, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Hancock, MI | B | $2,250 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Community Action House Holland, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | The Beaumont Foundation Royal Oak, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Mercatus Center - George Mason University Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | U | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Little Traverse Nature Conservancy Harbor Springs, MI | D | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Muskegon Rescue Mission Muskegon, MI | C | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Forgotten Man Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | C | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Detroit Cristo Rey High School Detroit, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Jewish Family & Career Services Louisville, KY | C | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Sand Castles of Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Adrian Dominican Sisters Adrian, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Pweabic Pottery Detroit, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Love in Action of the Tri-Cities Grand Haven, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Holland Rescue Mission Holland, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Claussen Alz Southfield, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Martin County Library Systemboard of County Commissioners Stuart, FL | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Inc Springfield, VA | D | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Detroit, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Humanity for Prisoners Grand Haven, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | National Legal and Policy Center Falls Church, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Institute for Humane Studies Arlington, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Holland Symphony Orchestra Holland, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Hope Inchope Hospitality and Warming Center Inc Pontiac, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Detroit Pal Detroit, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Mountain States Legal Foundation Lakewood, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Spectrum Health Foundation - Renucci House Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Ecumenical Theological Seminary Detroit, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL/RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Safe Haven Ministries Inc Grand Rapids, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Old Mariner's Church Detroit, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Boy Scouts of America - Gerald Ford Council Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Wrcj Wixom, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund Alexandria, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Olivet College Olivet, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Friends of Loutit Library Grand Haven, MI | C | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Alma First Church of God Alma, MI | U | $1,500 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Lighthouse Clarkston, MI | U | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Inner City Christian Federation Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,500 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Bricks to Bread St Louis Park, MN | B | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI | B | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Reach for Forgotten Mail Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Trails Edge Camp (u of M Mott Children's Hospital) Ann Arbor, MI | U | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Camp Roger Rockford, MI | B | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Harbor Hospice Foundation Muskengon, MI | B | $1,250 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Motor Cities Mitten Mission St Clair Shores, MI | D | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Pine Rest Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Age Well Services Muskegon, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grand Haven Area Public Schools Grand Haven, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Broadway Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Resiliance Chicago, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Lakeshore Pregnancy Center Grand Haven, MI | C | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Hospice of Noch Spring Lake, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Kiwanis Tri-Cities Mason, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Indianapolis, IN | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | National Multiple Sclerosis Society Portland, OR | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Old Globe San Diego, CA | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Forgiven Ministries Inc Taylorsville, NC | C | $1,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Grand Rapids Blades Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Haven Foundation Pontiac, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Momentum Center Grand Haven, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Muscular Distophy Association Okemos, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Joy's House Indianapolis, IN | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Detroit Rescue Mission Detroit, MI | D | $1,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | The Gideons International Grand Haven, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Coalition On Temporary Shelter Detroit, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Harbor Humane Society West Olive, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | College Years in Athens Cambridge, MA | U | $1,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Paws With a Cause Wayland, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland Holland, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Special Olympics of Michigan Inc Mt Pleasant, MI | C | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Tri-Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Grand Haven, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Presbyterian Villages of Mi Foundation Southfield, MI | U | $900 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund Detroit, MI | U | $750 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | American Pianists Association Inc Indianapolis, IN | U | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Anthenaeum Foundation Indianapolis, IN | U | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | New Alternatives Warren, MI | U | $250 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association Indianapolis, IN | C | $250 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | Meridian Street Foundation Indianapolis, IN | B | $250 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212509349100021 |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | approved, future | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | approved, future | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | approved, future | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | approved, future | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | approved, future | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202212509349100021 | |
| 2021 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202212509349100021 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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