William R Lathers Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMears, Michigan · EIN 26-6337639 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$94K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana County Communication | Pentwater, MI | Donor advised fund | $50,000 |
| Oceana Cnty Historical & Genealogy | Hart, MI | Museum complex - garden & tree renov | $10,000 |
| Oceana Cnty Historical & Genealogy | Hart, MI | General fund donation | $10,000 |
| Oceana Cnty Historical & Genealogy | Hart, MI | Old town hall heating proposal | $7,000 |
| Oceana Cnty Historical & Genealogy | Hart, MI | Museum renovations and repairs | $5,000 |
| Oceana Cnty Historical & Genealogy | Hart, MI | Plaque for museum | $4,000 |
| Ludington Schools Resource Center | Ludington, MI | General | $3,000 |
| Oceana Mason County Inmate & Family Ministries | Hart, MI | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | General | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $88,960 | 23 |
| 2023 | $68,500 | 18 |
| 2021 | $117,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104599
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6337639
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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