The Wetsman Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Michigan · EIN 38-6056692 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$64K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
55% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Institue of Arts | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,200 |
| Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | West Bloomfield, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Museum Trustee Association | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted charitable gift | $4,500 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Farmington Hills, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservative | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Downtown Synagogue | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Library Foundation of LA | Downey, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Bingham Farms, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $300 |
| Detroit Public Library | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,750 | 18 |
| 2023 | $141,051 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532119349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6056692
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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