Private foundation · EIN 38-3588896 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Weller 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: 27 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $5,000. 96% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$1.2M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grandville Public SchoolsGrandville, MIGeneral contribution$1.0M
Young LifeColorado Springs, COGeneral contribution$50K
Spring Hill CampsEvart, MIGeneral contribution$15K
Newaygo Sheriff DepartmentWhite Cloud, MIGeneral contribution$12K
Safe Haven MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$12K
Beyond 26Grandville, MIGeneral contribution$10K
Lowell Police DepartmentLowell, MIGeneral contribution$8,500
Faith HospiceGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$7,500
Habitat for Humanity Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$7,500
Anchor Point Christian SchoolWyoming, MIGeneral contribution$5,000
Grace Christian AcademyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$5,000
Guiding Light MissionGrand Raids, MIGeneral contribution$5,000
Kid's Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$5,000
San Juan Diego AcademyWyoming, MIGeneral contribution$5,000
South Christian High SchoolByron Center, MIGeneral contribution$5,000
Special Olympics of MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$5,000
Grandville Police DepartmentGrandville, MIGeneral contribution$4,200
Mel TrotterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$4,000
Lake County Sheriff DepartmentBaldwin, MIGeneral contribution$3,000
Volunteers in ServiceWyoming, MIGeneral contribution$3,000
Emmanuel HospiceGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$2,500
Lifewise Academy Thornapple KelloggMiddleville, MIGeneral contribution$2,500
Rising KitesBridgman, MIGeneral contribution$2,500
Wyoming Public SchoolsWyoming, MIGeneral contribution$2,000
Wise Against ViolenceBig Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$1,500
West Michigan FCAGrand Rapids, MIGeneral contribution$1,000
Kent Utter Jr Memorial ScholarshipLansing, MIGeneral contribution$500

By state: Michigan 26 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Weller Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of James a Davidson, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Weller 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 Weller Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Weller Family Foundation give?

Michigan (26 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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