The Wesselink Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-4405466 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$334K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
78% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central College | Pella, IA | Educational - off-campus experiences | $60,000 |
| Glenkirk | Northbrook, IL | Help those in need | $60,000 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | Educational - internship, study abro | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Assist those W/ little to nothing | $22,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | New York, NY | Treat and cure disease | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | New York, NY | Urgent medical care to people caught | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Resea | Clarksburg, MD | Research, treat and cure disease | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Humanitarian mission in emergencies | $10,000 |
| Care USA | Atlanta, GA | Save lives, defeat poverty, justice | $10,000 |
| Holland Museum | Holland, MI | Cultural & educational | $10,000 |
| Search | Chicago, IL | Disability assistance | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Deliver medical care | $5,000 |
| Royal Oak Foundation | New York, NY | Fostering educational programs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $334,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $276,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $253,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349102258
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4405466
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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