Funders › MI › The Samuel L Westerman Foundation › 2023
Grants paid by The Samuel L Westerman Foundation, tax year 2023
EIN 23-7108795 · Bloomfield Hills, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2023, The Samuel L Westerman Foundation (EIN 23-7108795) reported 148 grants paid totaling $548,725. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2023
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Grand Valley State University Nursing Scholarship Grand Rapids, MI | D | $55,000 | approved, future | EDUCATION | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Camp Westminster Detroit, MI | U | $39,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Ohio Wesleyen University Delaware, OH | C | $27,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI | U | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Henry Ford Health Systems Detroit, MI | C | $22,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI | B | $20,000 | approved, future | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | New Era Christian School New Era, MI | B | $20,000 | approved, future | RELIGIOUS/EDUCATION | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Allendale Christian School Allendale, MI | B | $20,000 | approved, future | RELIGIOUS/EDUCATION | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Indiana University Foundation Indianapolis, IN | C | $19,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian Orchard Lake, MI | U | $15,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapids Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | B | $12,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Culver Educational Foundation Culver, IN | B | $11,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Allendale Christian School Allendale, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Ebenezer Christian School Ellsworth, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Van Andel Insitute Grand Rapids, MI | C | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | New Era Christian School New Era, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Noorthoek Academy - Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | B | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | U | $8,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Easter Seals of Mi Auburn Hills, MI | U | $8,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Hope College Holland, MI | C | $7,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Spectrum Health Foundation - Nursing Grand Rapids, MI | U | $7,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI | D | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Martin Health Foundationmartin Memorial Health Systems Inc Stuart, FL | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Alzheimer's Association Great Michigan Chapter Southfield, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Salvation Army of Metro Detroit Southfield, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | University of Detroit Jesuit Hs Academy Detroit, MI | D | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Old Globe San Diego, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | West Michigan Symphony Muskegon, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Westminster Church Detroit, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Westside Christian Academy Detroit, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Michigan Opera Theatre Detroit, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Friends of the Detroit Public Library Detroit, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Cornerstone College Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Pontiac, MI | D | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Grand Valley State University - Nursing Endowment Extension Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Gracious Ground Spring Lake, MI | D | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Judicial Watch Washington, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Harbor Humane Society West Olive, MI | B | $4,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Methodist Children's Home Society Redford Twp, MI | B | $3,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Camp Sunshine Holland, MI | B | $3,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Jensen Beach Community Church Jensen Beach, FL | B | $3,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Medieval Academy of America Cambridge, MA | C | $3,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Spring Hill Camps Evart, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Community Action House Holland, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Muskegon Rescue Mission Muskegon, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Alano Club of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Cure International Spring Lake, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Livingston Christian Schools Brighton, MI | D | $3,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Indian Trials Camp Grand Rapids, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Loutit District Library Grand Haven, MI | U | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Ays Inc Indianapolis, IN | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Hospice of Noch Spring Lake, MI | U | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Camp Blodgett Grand Rapids, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Hancock, MI | B | $2,750 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Cappuchin Community Center Detroit, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATION/ATHLETICS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Marshall Fredrick Sculpture Museum Saginaw, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Tri-Cities Historical Museum Grand Haven, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Hope Inchope Hospitality and Warming Center Inc Pontiac, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Grace Center of Hope Pontiac, MI | C | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Institute for Humane Studies Arlington, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | National Legal and Policy Center Falls Church, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Children's Advocacy Center Grand Rapids, MI | D | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Love in Action of the Tri-Cities Grand Haven, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Pewabic Pottery Detroit, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | The Beaumont Foundation Royal Oak, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Old Mariner's Church Detroit, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Wrcj Wixom, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Camp Kesen at U of M Ann Arbor, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Gulf Coast State College Found Panama City, FL | C | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Olivet College Olivet, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Indianapolis, IN | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Benjamin's Hope Holland, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Martin County Library Systemboard of County Commissioners Stuart, FL | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Mercatus Center - George Mason University Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | U | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Boy Scouts of America Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Trails Edge Camp (u of M Mott Children's Hospital) Ann Arbor, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Detroit, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Detroit Pal Detroit, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Lakeshore Baptist Church Grand Haven, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Science & Engineering Fair of Detroit Farmington, MI | D | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Detroit Cristo Rey High School Detroit, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Claussen Alz Southfield, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Adrian Dominican Sisters Adrian, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Little Traverse Nature Conservancy Harbor Springs, MI | D | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Humanity for Prisoners Grand Haven, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Inc Springfield, VA | D | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Wellspring Fiath Based Youth Dev Detroit, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | San Diego Yough Services San Diego, CA | C | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Reach for Forgotten Jail Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Outdoor Discovery Center Holland, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Jewish Family & Career Services Louisville, KY | C | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund Alexandria, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Mountain States Legal Foundation Lakewood, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Gateway Mission Holland, MI | D | $2,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Lighthouse Clarkston, MI | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Special Olympics of Michigan Inc Mt Pleasant, MI | C | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland Holland, MI | B | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | San Diego Wildlife Alliance San Diego, CA | U | $1,200 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Lakeshore Pregnancy Center Grand Haven, MI | C | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Momentum Center Grand Haven, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Bricks to Bread St Louis Park, MN | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Coalition On Temporary Shelter Detroit, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | The Gideons International Grand Haven, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Detroit Rescue Mission Detroit, MI | D | $1,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Tri-Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Grand Haven, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapids Blades Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Safe Haven Ministries Inc Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Holland Symphony Orchestra Holland, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Inner City Christian Federation Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | National Multiple Sclerosis Society Portland, OR | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | College Years in Athens Cambridge, MA | U | $1,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Grand Haven Hs Special Olympics Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Joy's House Indianapolis, IN | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Age Well Services Muskegon, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | St Baldrick's Foundation Monrovia, CA | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Broadway Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Forgiven Ministries Inc Taylorsville, NC | C | $1,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Pine Rest Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Haven Foundation Pontiac, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Resiliance Chicago, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | American Pianists Association Inc Indianapolis, IN | U | $750 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Lagrave Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids, MI | D | $500 | paid | RELIGIOUS | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids, MI | B | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund Detroit, MI | U | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Camp Roger Rockford, MI | B | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Forever Balboa Park San Diego, CA | C | $300 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Walnut Creek Ptsa West Bloomfield, MI | D | $300 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association Indianapolis, IN | C | $250 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | New Alternatives Warren, MI | U | $250 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Oakley Park PTA Commerce Township, MI | U | $200 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Hestovin Stables Grand Rapids, MI | U | $125 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | Wrcj Wixom, MI | U | $100 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | approved, future | 202441499349100314 | |
| 2023 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202441499349100314 | |
| 2023 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202441499349100314 |
| 2023 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202441499349100314 | |
| 2023 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202441499349100314 | |
| 2023 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202441499349100314 | |
| 2023 | (name not stated) | U | $0 | paid | 202441499349100314 |
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