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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 23-7108795

The Samuel L Westerman Foundation

A private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 144 grants and $533,650 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Ruth Loprete
5020 North Park Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(248) 835-3002
Form and materials
Letter furnishing purpose and copy of exempt status
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $533,650

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $5,377,954

  • Tax year 2024

    $481,500

    Grants listed
    146
    Assets, end of year
    $5,196,761

  • Tax year 2023

    $548,725

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $5,266,545

  • Tax year 2022

    $492,163

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $5,352,138

  • Tax year 2021

    $502,150

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $5,594,585

  • Tax year 2020

    $523,754

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $5,393,337

Grants paid in 2025

144 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI

    Educational

    $30,000
  2. Camp WestminsterDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $22,000
  3. Henry Ford Health SystemsDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $17,000
  4. Grand Rapids Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MI

    Educational

    $15,000
  5. Easter Seals of MiAuburn Hills, MI

    Charitable

    $15,000
  6. Ohio Wesleyen UniversityDelaware, OH

    Education

    $15,000
  7. Orchard Lake Community Church PresbyterianOrchard Lake, MI

    Religious

    $12,500
  8. Down Syndrome Association of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $12,000
  9. Allendale Christian SchoolAllendale, MI

    Educational

    $10,000
  10. New Era Christian SchoolNew Era, MI

    Educational

    $10,000
  11. Noorthoek Academy - Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    Educational

    $10,000
  12. University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    Education

    $10,000
  13. The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $10,000
  14. Van Andel InsituteGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $10,000
  15. Waybirds of Glory MuseumBrighton, MI

    Charitable

    $9,500
  16. Methodist Children's HomeRedford TWP, MI

    Charitable

    $9,000
  17. Calvin CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    Educational

    $7,000
  18. Spectrum Health Foundation - NursingGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $7,000
  19. The Gideons InternationalGrand Haven, MI

    Charitable

    $6,000
  20. YMCA Camp NissokoneHolly, MI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  21. Alzheimer's Association Great Michigan ChapterSouthfield, MI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  22. Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH

    Educational

    $5,000
  23. Cornerstone CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    Educational

    $5,000
  24. Ays IncIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  25. Crossroads Care CenterAuburn Hills, MI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  26. Presbyterian Villages of Mi FoundationSouthfield, MI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  27. Salvation Army of Metro DetroitSouthfield, MI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  28. Westside Christian AcademyDetroit, MI

    Educational

    $5,000
  29. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Educational

    $5,000
  30. Hope CollegeHolland, MI

    Educational

    $5,000
  31. Depauw UniversityGreencastle, IN

    Education

    $5,000
  32. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  33. Martin Health Foundationmartin Memorial Health Systems IncStuart, FL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  34. Lakeshore Baptist ChurchGrand Haven, MI

    Religious

    $5,000
  35. Michigan Opera TheatreDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  36. St Joseph Mercy HospitalPontiac, MI

    Medical

    $5,000
  37. Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor, MI

    Educational

    $5,000
  38. University of Detroit Jesuit HS AcademyDetroit, MI

    Educational

    $5,000
  39. Westminster ChurchDetroit, MI

    Religious

    $5,000
  40. Benjamin's HopeHolland, MI

    Charitable

    $4,500
  41. Alano Club of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $4,000
  42. Focus MissionsGolden, CO

    Charitable

    $4,000
  43. Indian Trials CampGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $3,750
  44. Harbor Humane SocietyWest Olive, MI

    Charitable

    $3,500
  45. University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Education/athletics

    $3,500
  46. Lagrave Christian Reformed ChurchGrand Rapids, MI

    Religious

    $3,400
  47. Camp BlodgettWest Olive, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  48. Camp SunshineHolland, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  49. Community Action HouseHolland, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  50. Hospice of NochSpring Lake, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  51. Little Brothers Friends of the ElderlyHancock, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  52. Wayne State Institute of GerontologyDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  53. Loutit District LibraryGrand Haven, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  54. Medieval Academy of AmericaCambridge, MA

    Educational

    $3,000
  55. Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  56. Muskegon Rescue MissionMuskegon, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  57. Old GlobeSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  58. Spring Hill CampsEvart, MI

    Charitable

    $3,000
  59. Cappuchin Community CenterDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  60. Cisv Grater DetroitFerndale, MI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  61. Fort Street Presbyterian ChurchDetroit, MI

    Religious

    $2,500
  62. Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Educational

    $2,500
  63. Disabled American VeteransLadysmith, WI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  64. Marshall Fredrick Sculpture MuseumSaginaw, MI

    Charitable

    $2,500
  65. Trails Edge Camp (u of M Mott Children's Hospital)Ann Arbor, MI

    Charitable

    $2,250
  66. Adrian Dominican SistersAdrian, MI

    Religious

    $2,000
  67. Boy Scouts of AmericaGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  68. Claussen AlzSouthfield, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  69. Detroit Cristo Rey High SchoolDetroit, MI

    Educational

    $2,000
  70. Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  71. Corewell Health (beaumont)Royal Oak, MI

    Medical

    $2,000
  72. Detroit PalDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  73. Detroit Symphony Orchestra HallDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  74. Grace Center of HopePontiac, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  75. Gateway MissionHolland, MI

    Religious

    $2,000
  76. Friends of the Detroit Public LibraryDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  77. Indiana LandmarksIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $2,000
  78. Outdoor Discovery CenterHolland, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  79. LighthouseClarkston, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  80. Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  81. Club for Growth FoundationWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $2,000
  82. Hope Inchope Hospitality and Warming Center IncPontiac, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  83. Humanity for PrisonersGrand Haven, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  84. Indianapolis Chamber OrchestraIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $2,000
  85. Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VA

    Educational

    $2,000
  86. Jewish Family & Career ServicesLouisville, KY

    Religious/charitable

    $2,000
  87. Law Enforcement Legal Defense FundAlexandria, VA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  88. Little Traverse Nature ConservancyHarbor Springs, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  89. Love in Action of the Tri-CitiesGrand Haven, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  90. Martin County Library Systemboard of County CommissionersStuart, FL

    Charitable

    $2,000
  91. Mercatus Center - George Mason University Foundation IncArlington, VA

    Educational

    $2,000
  92. Mountain States Legal FoundationLakewood, CO

    Charitable

    $2,000
  93. Gracious GroundSpring Lake, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  94. National Legal and Policy CenterFalls Church, VA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  95. National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation IncSpringfield, VA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  96. Old Mariner's ChurchDetroit, MI

    Religious

    $2,000
  97. Reach for Forgotten Jail MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  98. Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  99. Pewabic PotteryDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  100. Science & Engineering Fair of DetroitFarmington, MI

    Education

    $2,000
  101. Wellspring Faith Based Youth DevDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  102. WRCJWixom, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  103. The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    Educational

    $2,000
  104. Tri-Cities Historical MuseumGrand Haven, MI

    Charitable

    $2,000
  105. Bricks to BreadSt Louis Park, MN

    Charitable

    $1,500
  106. KPBS Public BroadcastingSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable

    $1,500
  107. Venture to Heal Medical MissionAlpharetta, GA

    Medical

    $1,500
  108. Age Well ServicesMuskegon, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  109. Boys and Girls Club of Greater HollandHolland, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  110. Children's Advocacy CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  111. Broadway Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  112. Coalition on Temporary ShelterDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  113. College Years in AthensCambridge, MA

    Educational

    $1,000
  114. Alpha Tau Omega FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $1,000
  115. Detroit Rescue MissionDetroit, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  116. Forever Balboa ParkSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  117. Grand Rapids Civic TheatreGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  118. Forgiven Ministries IncTaylorsville, NC

    Religious

    $1,000
  119. Grand Haven HS Special OlympicsGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  120. Haven FoundationPontiac, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  121. Holland Symphony OrchestraHolland, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  122. Inner City Christian FederationGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  123. Joy's HouseIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $1,000
  124. Lakeshore Pregnancy CenterGrand Haven, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  125. Momentum CenterGrand Haven, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  126. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyPortland, OR

    Charitable

    $1,000
  127. Holy Cross Family MinistriesEaston, MA

    Religious

    $1,000
  128. Oakland Family ServicesPontiac, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  129. Kids Hope USAZeeland, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  130. Youth for Christ - Metro DetroitDetroit, MI

    Religious

    $1,000
  131. San Diego Yough ServicesSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  132. Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  133. ResilianceChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  134. Safe Haven Ministries IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Religious

    $1,000
  135. St Baldrick's FoundationMonrovia, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  136. San Diego FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  137. Special Olympics of Michigan IncMt Pleasant, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  138. Tri-Cities Area Habitat for HumanityNorton Shores, MI

    Charitable

    $1,000
  139. American Pianists Association IncIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $750
  140. San Diego LGBTQ Community CenterSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $750
  141. St Michael Ukrainian Catholic ChurchGrand Rapids, MI

    Religious

    $500
  142. St Paul the Apostle Catholic ChurchGrand Rapids, MI

    Religious

    $500
  143. Wgvu (PBS)Grand Rapids, MI

    Charitable

    $500
  144. Meridian Kessler Neighborhood AssociationIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education11 grants $73,00045% of the total
  2. Human services8 grants $19,50012% of the total
  3. Arts and culture8 grants $19,00012% of the total
  4. Public affairs3 grants $17,00010% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid3 grants $6,0004% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $5,5003% of the total
  7. 8 other causes13 grants $22,00014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan101 grants $415,400
  2. Indiana10 grants $29,500
  3. Ohio2 grants $20,000
  4. District of Columbia3 grants $17,000
  5. Virginia6 grants $12,000
  6. California8 grants $11,250
  7. Florida2 grants $7,000
  8. Colorado2 grants $6,000
  9. Massachusetts3 grants $5,000
  10. Kentucky2 grants $4,500

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • James H LoPretePresident Hours 2Pay $4,000
  • Kent G LoPreteVice President Hours 1Pay $4,000
  • Cameron K MuirTreasurer Hours 1Pay $8,000
  • Gordon MuirVice President Hours 1Pay $4,000
  • Ruth R LoPreteGrant Officer Hours 3Pay $3,000
  • Mary M LyneisSecretary Hours 1Pay $0

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