The Samuel L Westerman Foundation
Private foundation · Bloomfield Hills, MI · EIN 23-7108795 · reported 2025
144grants reported
$2,000median award
$1,000lower quartile
$250smallest grant
$534Ktotal paid
15states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 22 of its 144 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $98K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University EDUCATIONAL | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 |
| Camp Westminster | Detroit, MI | $22,000 |
| Henry Ford Health Systems | Detroit, MI | $17,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools EDUCATIONAL | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals OF MI | Auburn Hills, MI | $15,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyen University EDUCATION | Delaware, OH | $15,000 |
| Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian RELIGIOUS | Orchard Lake, MI | $12,500 |
| Down Syndrome Association OF West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $12,000 |
| Allendale Christian School EDUCATIONAL | Allendale, MI | $10,000 |
| New Era Christian School EDUCATIONAL | New Era, MI | $10,000 |
| Noorthoek Academy - Grand Rapids Community College EDUCATIONAL | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| University OF Notre Dame EDUCATION | Notre Dame, IN | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | $10,000 |
| Van Andel Insitute | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Waybirds OF Glory Museum | Brighton, MI | $9,500 |
| Methodist Children's Home | Redford Twp, MI | $9,000 |
| Calvin College EDUCATIONAL | Grand Rapids, MI | $7,000 |
| Spectrum Health Foundation - Nursing | Grand Rapids, MI | $7,000 |
| The Gideons International | Grand Haven, MI | $6,000 |
| YMCA Camp Nissokone | Holly, MI | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Great Michigan Chapter | Southfield, MI | $5,000 |
| Cedarville University EDUCATIONAL | Cedarville, OH | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone College EDUCATIONAL | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Ays INC | Indianapolis, IN | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Care Center | Auburn Hills, MI | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Villages OF MI Foundation | Southfield, MI | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army OF Metro Detroit | Southfield, MI | $5,000 |
| Westside Christian Academy EDUCATIONAL | Detroit, MI | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College EDUCATIONAL | Hillsdale, MI | $5,000 |
| Hope College EDUCATIONAL | Holland, MI | $5,000 |
| Depauw University EDUCATION | Greencastle, IN | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | $5,000 |
| Martin Health Foundationmartin Memorial Health Systems INC | Stuart, FL | $5,000 |
| Lakeshore Baptist Church RELIGIOUS | Grand Haven, MI | $5,000 |
| Michigan Opera Theatre | Detroit, MI | $5,000 |
| ST Joseph Mercy Hospital MEDICAL | Pontiac, MI | $5,000 |
| Spring Arbor University EDUCATIONAL | Spring Arbor, MI | $5,000 |
| University OF Detroit Jesuit HS Academy EDUCATIONAL | Detroit, MI | $5,000 |
| Westminster Church RELIGIOUS | Detroit, MI | $5,000 |
| Benjamin's Hope | Holland, MI | $4,500 |
| Alano Club OF Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | $4,000 |
| Focus Missions | Golden, CO | $4,000 |
| Indian Trials Camp | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,750 |
| Harbor Humane Society | West Olive, MI | $3,500 |
| University OF Michigan EDUCATION/ATHLETICS | Ann Arbor, MI | $3,500 |
| Lagrave Christian Reformed Church RELIGIOUS | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,400 |
| Camp Blodgett | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Holland, MI | $3,000 |
| Community Action House | Holland, MI | $3,000 |
| Hospice OF Noch | Spring Lake, MI | $3,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends OF the Elderly | Hancock, MI | $3,000 |
| Wayne State Institute OF Gerontology | Detroit, MI | $3,000 |
| Loutit District Library | Grand Haven, MI | $3,000 |
| Medieval Academy OF America EDUCATIONAL | Cambridge, MA | $3,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,000 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | Muskegon, MI | $3,000 |
| Old Globe | San Diego, CA | $3,000 |
| Spring Hill Camps | Evart, MI | $3,000 |
| Cappuchin Community Center | Detroit, MI | $2,500 |
| Cisv Grater Detroit | Ferndale, MI | $2,500 |
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