Private foundation · Bloomfield Hills, MI

The Samuel L Westerman Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K – $2K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
91
Repeat grantees
76
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactRUTH LOPRETE · 2488353002
MaterialsLETTER FURNISHING PURPOSE AND COPY OF EXEMPT STATUS
RestrictionsNONE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Cameron K Muir
Treasurer
$8K
Ruth R Loprete
Grant Officer
$5K
James H Loprete
President
$4K
Gordon Muir
Vice President
$4K
Kent G Loprete
Vice President
$4K
Mary M Lyneis
Secretary
Gordon J Muir
Vice President
$4K
Martha M Muir
Vice President
$2K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
9.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
738
Total grants awarded
$2.5M
Total amount
$3K
Average grant
$40K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$482K
146 grants
2023
$549K
148 grants
2022
$492K
148 grants
2021
$502K
148 grants
2020
$524K
148 grants

Top recipients

Camp Westminster
5 grants · MI
$128K
Van Andel Insitute
5 grants · MI
$65K
5 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$64K
5 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$60K
Ohio Wesleyen University
4 grants · OH
$60K
5 grants · IN · ≈ likely match
$59K
Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian
5 grants · MI
$55K
5 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$50K
Noorthoek Academy - Grand Rapids Community College
5 grants · MI
$49K
5 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$47K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Grand Valley State University
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Camp Westminster
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$20K
Henry Ford Health Systems
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$17K
Grand Rapids Christian Schools
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$15K
Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian
RELIGIOUS
MI · TY 2024
$14K
Ohio Wesleyen University
EDUCATION
OH · TY 2024
$13K
Culver Educational Foundation
EDUCATIONAL
IN · TY 2024
$13K
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$12K
The Heritage Foundation
CHARITABLE
DC · TY 2024
$10K
University of Notre Dame
EDUCATION
IN · TY 2024
$10K
New Era Christian School
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Crossroads Care Center
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Allendale Christian School
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Noorthoek Academy - Grand Rapids Community College
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Van Andel Insitute
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Calvin College
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Hope College
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$9K
Cornerstone College
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$8K
Spectrum Health Foundation - Nursing
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$7K
Wayne State Institute of Gerontology
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Salvation Army of Metro Detroit
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$5K
West Michigan Symphony
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Friends of the Detroit Public Library
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Martin Health Foundationmartin Memorial Health Systems Inc
CHARITABLE
FL · TY 2024
$5K
University of Detroit Jesuit Hs Academy
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Judicial Watch
CHARITABLE
DC · TY 2024
$5K
Westside Christian Academy
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Cedarville University
EDUCATIONAL
OH · TY 2024
$5K
Lakeshore Baptist Church
RELIGIOUS
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Spring Arbor University
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Waycross
CHARITABLE
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Westminster Church
RELIGIOUS
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Hillsdale College
EDUCATIONAL
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Alzheimer's Association Great Michigan Chapter
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Presbyterian Villages of Mi Foundation
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Michigan Opera Theatre
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Ays Inc
CHARITABLE
IN · TY 2024
$4K
Medieval Academy of America
EDUCATIONAL
MA · TY 2024
$3K
Spring Hill Camps
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Jensen Beach Community Church
RELIGIOUS
FL · TY 2024
$3K
Loutit District Library
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Indian Trials Camp
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Camp Sunshine
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Hospice of Noch
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Old Globe
CHARITABLE
CA · TY 2024
$3K
Camp Blodgett
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Cure International
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K
University of Michigan
EDUCATION/ATHLETICS
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Cappuchin Community Center
CHARITABLE
MI · TY 2024
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.