Private foundation · EIN 36-4405466 · Northbrook, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wesselink Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $334K total, median $11K. 21% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: Distributions are limited to 501(c)(3) publicly supported organizations.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$334K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in IL
21%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$6.5M

How to apply

In writing Contact: David D Wesselink, 1133 Western Ave, Northbrook, Il, 8472721093, LRDDW1429@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Distributions are limited to 501(c)(3) publicly supported organizations.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central CollegePella, IAEducational - off-campus experiences$60K
GlenkirkNorthbrook, ILHelp those in need$60K
Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IAEducational$50K
Hope CollegeHolland, MIEducational - internship, study abro$50K
The Salvation ArmyChicago, ILAssist those w/ little to nothing$22K
Parkinsons FoundationNew York, NYTreat and cure disease$20K
Doctors Without BoardersNew York, NYUrgent medical care to people caught$12K
Alzheimer's Disease ReseaClarksburg, MDResearch, treat and cure disease$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCHumanitarian mission in emergencies$10K
Care USAAtlanta, GASave lives, defeat poverty, justice$10K
Holland MuseumHolland, MICultural & educational$10K
SearchChicago, ILDisability assistance$10K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNDeliver medical care$5,000
Royal Oak FoundationNew York, NYFostering educational programs$5,000

By state: Iowa 2 · Illinois 3 · Michigan 2 · New York 3 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Wesselink Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northbrook, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Wesselink Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wesselink Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $334K across 14 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Wesselink Family Foundation give?

Iowa (2 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Michigan (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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