Weikart Family Foundation
Historical FunderClinton, Michigan · EIN 20-0456632 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,600 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CYNTHIA EMBRY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 622, CLINTON MI 49236 |
| Phone | 5174564346 |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT OR RESEARCH FOR WHICH IT IS BEING REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31, TO BE ACTED ON IN THE FISCAL YEAR |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FUNDS, IN THE FORM OF GRANTS, TO DOCUMENTED 501(C)(3) ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH OR OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH RELATE TO THE PURPOSES AND CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION. INDIVIDUAL GRANTS WILL GENERALLY RANGE BETWEEN 5,000 AND 75,000 ANNUALLY. |
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
71% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Whitney Museum | Hamden, CT | Summer program for kids | $25,000 |
| Islesford Boat Works | Islesford, ME | Summer camp for kids | $15,000 |
| Inside Out Literary Art | Detroit, MI | Writer in residence program | $15,000 |
| Adrian Arts Center | Adrian, MI | Arts education and enrichment | $15,000 |
| Rocking the Boat | Bronx, NY | Summer kids progam | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Library Initiative | Bristol, TN | Program impacting youth | $6,600 |
| Read to a Child | Wellesley, MA | Support reading to childeren | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,600 | 7 |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349102904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0456632
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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