Weller Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3588896 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,500.
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
3% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville Public Schools | Grandville, MI | General contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Spring Hill Camps | Evart, MI | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Newaygo Sheriff Department | White Cloud, MI | General contribution | $12,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $12,000 |
| Beyond 26 | Grandville, MI | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Lowell Police Department | Lowell, MI | General contribution | $8,500 |
| Faith Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Anchor Point Christian School | Wyoming, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Grace Christian Academy | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Guiding Light Mission | Grand Raids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Kid's Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | Wyoming, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| South Christian High School | Byron Center, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Grandville Police Department | Grandville, MI | General contribution | $4,200 |
| Mel Trotter | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $4,000 |
| Lake County Sheriff Department | Baldwin, MI | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Volunteers in Service | Wyoming, MI | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Emmanuel Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Lifewise Academy Thornapple Kellogg | Middleville, MI | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Rising Kites | Bridgman, MI | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Wyoming Public Schools | Wyoming, MI | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Wise Against Violence | Big Rapids, MI | General contribution | $1,500 |
| West Michigan Fca | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Kent Utter Jr Memorial Scholarship | Lansing, MI | General contribution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,184,200 | 27 |
| 2024 | $165,775 | 21 |
| 2023 | $163,229 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349100825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3588896
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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