West Michigan Alliance for Veterans
Historical FunderGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 81-1491775 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TAMMI ARENDS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 311, SPARTA MI 49345 |
| Phone | 6168886400 |
| INFO@WMA4V.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.WMA4V.ORG/ASSISTANCE.HTML. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MILITARY SERVICE MUST BE VERIFIED. SUBSTANTIATION OF MONETARY NEED BY A CAREFUL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL RECORDS (E.G., FINANCIAL AID AND INCOME TAX RETURNS). THE BOARD MAY INTERVIEW THE APPLICANT AS PART OF THE PROCESS. AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION, THE BOARD VOTES AND EITHER APPROVES OR REJECTS THE APPLICATION. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Michigan Veterans Assistance Program Food Bank | Grand Rapids, MI | West michigan alliance for veterans provided funds to the west michigan veterans assistance program food bank for the purchase of food. the… | $25,637 |
| Hero's Corner | Kentwood, MI | West michigan alliance for veterans provided funds to hero's corner. the mission of hero's corner is to be a sober drop in a stress-free… | $7,000 |
| Armed Forces Thanksgiving | Grand Rapids, MI | West michigan alliance for veterans provided funds to the armed forces thanksgiving. the mission of the armed forces thanksgiving is to… | $2,500 |
| Spenser Logan School | Big Rapids, MI | Assist qualifying veterans with rent of mortgage payments while they attend college full time to further their career or start a new career… | $2,000 |
| Next Step of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | West michigan alliance for veterans provided funds to next step of west michigan. the mission of next step of west michigan is to foster a… | $1,000 |
| Kent County Veterans Treatment Court | Grand Rapids, MI | West michigan alliance for veterans provided funds to kent county veterans treatment court. the veterans treatment court works to give… | $600 |
The return also lists 38 grants to individuals ($111,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,737 | 44 |
| 2023 | $202,159 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102666
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1491775
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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