The Wayne and Joan Webber Foundation
Invitation OnlyClinton Township, Michigan · EIN 38-3390733 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.9M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$36.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $59,722.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Funds | $1,000,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Detroit, MI | Food Distribution Center | $677,620 |
| Beyond Basics | Southfield, MI | Tutoring | $592,300 |
| Loyola High School | Detroit, MI | Funds for teacher salaries and benefits building improvements | $275,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | General | $250,000 |
| New Day Foundation | Mt Clemens, MI | General | $150,000 |
| Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | General | $150,000 |
| Living Water | Stafford, TX | General | $150,000 |
| Various Elementary Schools | Detroit, MI | Coats, boots, hats, gloves, and socks | $59,722 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $50,000 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | Detroit, MI | General | $50,000 |
| Capuchins Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | General | $40,000 |
| Gesu Catholic School | Detroit, MI | General | $35,000 |
| Dewayne R Hayes Foundation | Detroit, MI | General | $35,000 |
| Wigs 4 Kids | St Clair Shores, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Macomb Charitable Foundation | Macomb, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Conception School | Fair Haven, MI | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Pope Francis Center | Detroit, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Inclusively Fit | Livonia, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Vets Returning Home | Roseville, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Nardin Park United Methodist | Farmington Hills, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Safari Club International | Tucson, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | Benzonia, MI | Food pantry | $20,000 |
| Mount Clemens Foundation | Mt Clemens, MI | Fireworks | $20,000 |
| Suite Dreams Project | Rochester, MI | General | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Queen of Creation | New Baltimore, MI | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Discovery Center | Beulah, MI | General | $10,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | Honor, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Preparatory | Pontiac, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Misc Gifts Under 1000 | Various, MI | General | $3,015 |
| Northwest Food Coalition | Traverse City, MI | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,895,157 | 35 |
| 2023 | $3,733,598 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3390733
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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