The Samuel L Westerman Foundation
Historical FunderBloomfield Hills, Michigan · EIN 23-7108795 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$534K
Organizations funded144
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RUTH LOPRETE |
|---|---|
| Address | 5020 NORTH PARK AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46205 |
| Phone | 2488353002 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FURNISHING PURPOSE AND COPY OF EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
29% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $30,000 |
| Camp Westminster | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Henry Ford Health Systems | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals of Mi | Auburn Hills, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyen University | Delaware, OH | Education | $15,000 |
| Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian | Orchard Lake, MI | Religious | $12,500 |
| Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Allendale Christian School | Allendale, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| New Era Christian School | New Era, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Noorthoek Academy - Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Education | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Van Andel Insitute | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Waybirds of Glory Museum | Brighton, MI | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Methodist Children's Home | Redford Twp, MI | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Calvin College | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $7,000 |
| Spectrum Health Foundation - Nursing | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $7,000 |
| The Gideons International | Grand Haven, MI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| YMCA Camp Nissokone | Holly, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Great Michigan Chapter | Southfield, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | Educational | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone College | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Ays Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Care Center | Auburn Hills, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Villages of Mi Foundation | Southfield, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Metro Detroit | Southfield, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Westside Christian Academy | Detroit, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | Education | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Martin Health Foundationmartin Memorial Health Systems Inc | Stuart, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lakeshore Baptist Church | Grand Haven, MI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Michigan Opera Theatre | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Mercy Hospital | Pontiac, MI | Medical | $5,000 |
| Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| University of Detroit Jesuit Hs Academy | Detroit, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Westminster Church | Detroit, MI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Benjamin's Hope | Holland, MI | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Alano Club of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Focus Missions | Golden, CO | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Indian Trials Camp | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,750 |
| Harbor Humane Society | West Olive, MI | Charitable | $3,500 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Education/Athletics | $3,500 |
| Lagrave Christian Reformed Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $3,400 |
| Camp Blodgett | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Holland, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Community Action House | Holland, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hospice of Noch | Spring Lake, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly | Hancock, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Wayne State Institute of Gerontology | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Loutit District Library | Grand Haven, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Medieval Academy of America | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $3,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | Muskegon, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Old Globe | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Spring Hill Camps | Evart, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cappuchin Community Center | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cisv Grater Detroit | Ferndale, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 144 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $533,650 | 144 |
| 2024 | $481,500 | 151 |
| 2023 | $548,725 | 153 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102842
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7108795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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