Private foundation · EIN 38-3040125 · Marquette, Michigan · Unknown

West End Health 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 47 grants paid, $373K total, median $2,750. 98% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
47
$373K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in MI
98%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Great Lakes Recovery CenterIshpeming, MIProactive Grant Mental Health Programming$60K
Greater Ishpeming Commission of AgingIshpeming, MIWest End Senior Grocery Getters Sponsorship$25K
Ishpeming Public SchoolsIshpeming, MISponsorship - Student Mental Health Support$25K
Negaunee Public SchoolsNegaunee, MISponsorship - District Health Coordinator$25K
Nice Community SchoolsIshpeming, MISponsorship - Full Time School Nurse$25K
Republic Michigamme SchoolsRepublic, MISponsorship - Mental Health Rescue$25K
Marquette County Health DepartmentNegaunee, MIMc2$19K
Up Children's TherapyNegaunee, MISideline Athletic Trainer - Summer Speech Therapy Program$17K
Partridge Creek FarmIshpeming, MIGrowing and Eating for Better Health in Ishpeming$13K
Lakeview School GardenNegaunee, MIElementary School Garden Programming$12K
Courage IncAppleton, WI2024 Equipment Upgrades$10K
Ishpeming Cancer SocietyIshpeming, MIPatient Care Services Grantee$10K
Marquette County Habitat for HumanityMarquette, MIHome repair program$10K
Start the CycleMarquette, MI2024 Sponsorship$10K
Superior Child Advocacy CenterMarquette, MITriage Response - Child Abuse$10K
West End Township - EmsIshpeming, MIAED upgrades$10K
Camp UpeninsulinMarquette, MISwim Teal Lake Grant$9,750
Marquette County - Search and RescueMarquette, MIOff shore water rescue equipment$8,250
Ishpeming-Negaunee-Nice Community SchoolsNegaunee, MIAdult Basic Education Beyond 26$7,500
Alzheimer's AssociationMarquette, MIWest End Mqt Cty Dementia Outreach and Awareness Program$6,500
Salvation ArmyIshpeming, MIBridging the Gap$5,500
Six Feet OverDetroit, MIreimb for trauma cleanup$5,000
Superior Shore SystemsIshpeming, MIBoxes for food$4,500
Michigamme United Methodist InstituteMichigamme, MILawn mower$2,750
Girl Scouts of the Nw Great LakesMarquette, MIGirl Scout Leadership Experience$2,500
Negaunee Senior CenterNegaunee, MICapturing memories, Expanding horizons$2,500
Pregnancy Services of MarquetteMarquette, MIFood Freshen UP$2,000
Room at the InnMarquette, MIScattered Site Family Emergency Shelter$2,000
906 Adventure TeamMarquette, MITrilogy Sponsorship - Polar Roll, Marji Gesick, Crusher$1,500
Hope Free Lutheran ChurchIshpeming, MIFood Pantry$1,000
Ishpeming Independence Day CommitteeIshpeming, MIAll-American Title Sponsor$1,000
Wesley United Methodist ChurchIshpeming, MI2024 Sponsorship$1,000
Lake Superior Community PartnershipMarquette, MISmall Business Celebration Sponsorship$700
Ishpeming Ski ClubIshpeming, MISki Jumping Tournament$500
Richmond Township Community ClubNegaunee, MIFishing Derby$500
St Vincent de PaulIshpeming, MIFood Pantry$500
United Way of Marquette CountyMarquette, MITV6 Canathon$500
Kiwanis Club of IshpemingIshpeming, MIGolf Outing$400
Negaunee NetsNegaunee, MIIrontown Classic Sponsorship$300
Adult Learning SystemsMarquette, MIUP Walk a Mile$250
Evergreen Award of Marquette CountyMarquette, MIEvergreen Award Sponsorship$250
Mi Veteran Homes Dj JacobettiMarquette, MICharitable Support - Golf$250
Superior Health FoundationMarquette, MIGolf Cart Sponsor$250
Women's CenterMarquette, MIHarbor House food$250
Marquette County 4hNegaunee, MIWest End Youth Summer Program$100
Up Pink PowerIshpeming, MI2024 Golf Scramble$100
Fortune Lake Lutheran CampCrystal Falls, MIIn Memory of Gary P. Bjorne$50

By state: Michigan 46 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

West End Health Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Marquette, Michigan, administered in care of Keith G Lacosse, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does West End Health Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 West End Health Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $373K across 47 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does West End Health Foundation give?

Michigan (46 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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