Frank and Sarah Webster
Frank and Sarah Webster is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, with most grant dollars going to Michigan recipients.
Frank and Sarah Webster at a glance
In short: Frank and Sarah Webster gave $44K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,050
- +71.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,937
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $125,999
- -7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank and Sarah Webster
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to apply in writing with supporting information. Scholarships are awarded based on need to a student of the designated educational institution who is in good standing.
- Contact
Application contact: Julie Deshaw
Mailing address: 893 Bay Ridge Drive, Holland, MI 49424
Phone: (810) 694-0336
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank and Sarah Webster funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sacred Heart of Elk Rapids ($20K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients. Other recipient-state shares were Texas 10%, Pennsylvania 3%, Arizona 3%, and Minnesota 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frank and Sarah Webster open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 469% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $48K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Elk Rapids Elk Rapids, MI | Charitable Gift | $20,000 |
| Saint Benedict Institute at Saint F Holland, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| God's Embrace Ministries Schulenburg, TX | Charitable Gift | $4,500 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Churc Holland, MI | Charitable Gift | $3,200 |
| Diocese of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable Gift | $1,500 |
| Lapeer Community Schools Lapeer, MI | Charitable Gift | $1,500 |
| Mission India Kentwood, MI | Charitable Gift | $1,500 |
| Camp Sunshine Holland, MI | Charitable Gift | $1,200 |
| Serge Jenkintown, PA | Charitable Gift | $1,200 |
| Young Life Prescott, AZ | Charitable Gift | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,999 | $44,799 | $46,683 | $44,050 | 15 | $44,050 | $1,406 | $9,394 |
| 2024 | $136,714 | $146,604 | $27,708 | $25,650 | 12 | $25,650 | $888 | $5,545 |
| 2023 | $79,207 | $23,018 | $50,032 | $48,060 | 21 | $48,060 | $1,133 | $5,031 |
| 2022 | $112,143 | $7,912 | $27,661 | $25,430 | 21 | $25,430 | $1,310 | $6,581 |
| 2021 | $132,198 | $27,915 | $49,756 | $47,020 | 21 | $47,020 | $26,256 | $8,547 |
| 2020 | $154,623 | $48,260 | $36,084 | $33,280 | 19 | — | $46,662 | $6,211 |
| 2019 | $119,623 | $7,973 | $33,600 | $30,607 | 14 | — | $6,250 | $7,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Sarah Webster reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission. The 2025 grants show support for organizations including religious, educational, disability-inclusion, and cancer-research organizations. For example, God’s Embrace Ministries says its mission is to prepare Christian disciples to serve in parish and diocesan Catholic communities; Camp Sunshine says it fosters inclusion, grace, and joy for people with and without disabilities; and Children’s Cancer Research Fund says it funds research for better treatments and cures for children with cancer. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $44,050 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,200.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to Sacred Heart of Elk Rapids; $5,000 to Saint Benedict Institute at Saint F; $4,500 to God’s Embrace Ministries; $3,200 to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church; and $1,500 each to the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Lapeer Community Schools, and Mission India. The filing lists each of these grants as a charitable gift.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Julie Deshaw is listed as manager on the 2025 filing.
Frank and Sarah Webster's only listed officer is Julie Deshaw, Manager on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Deshaw
Manager
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Sarah Webster
How much does Frank and Sarah Webster give each year?
Frank and Sarah Webster gave $44K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 12 grants.
What is Frank and Sarah Webster's typical grant size?
Frank and Sarah Webster's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,937, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank and Sarah Webster that year got $4K on average.
Where does Frank and Sarah Webster give grants?
Frank and Sarah Webster gives mostly in Michigan: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (5 grants).
Does Frank and Sarah Webster give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Frank and Sarah Webster's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (15 grants).
Who are Frank and Sarah Webster's largest grantees?
Frank and Sarah Webster's largest 2025 grantees include Sacred Heart of Elk Rapids ($20,000), Saint Benedict Institute at Saint F ($5,000) and God's Embrace Ministries ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Sarah Webster?
Frank and Sarah Webster reported $126K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank and Sarah Webster fund?
The available filing does not state a mission. The 2025 grants show support for organizations including religious, educational, disability-inclusion, and cancer-research organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank and Sarah Webster?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank and Sarah Webster's EIN?
Frank and Sarah Webster's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3416886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Frank and Sarah Webster accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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