Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek
Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek is a private foundation based in Grosse Ile, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, and community organizations.
Key facts about Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek
In short: Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek gave $145K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Michigan. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 38-3324067
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- Average grant
- $7,605
- Median grant
- $4,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $3,410,308
- Primary geography
- Michigan (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
+25.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
+11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+12.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a student initiative, pastor support, general funds, a pastoral residency, an urban cohort, and other named projects.
Among the grantees, International Needs describes its mission as helping Christian nationals serve God and neighbor in their own countries to transform lives and communities. LATCOM says its goal is to transform Latin Americans and their nations through the Gospel and a biblical worldview by training, equipping, and motivating leaders. Velvet Ashes describes itself as an online community of women serving overseas.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $144,500 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $44,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $44,000 to Campus Crusade for Christ Inc. (Cru-Student Venture) for a launch week initiative and support; $26,500 to International Needs for pastor support; $20,000 to Westside Christian Academy Association for its general fund; and $12,000 to Laban Ministries International for its general fund. Other grants included $8,000 to Cornerstone Theological Seminary for an urban cohort, and $5,000 each to First Presbyterian Church of Trenton for a pastoral residency, The Lakes Church for its general fund, and Coats of All Colors for its general fund. LATCOM received $4,000 for general needs, and Velvet Ashes Incorporated received $3,000 for its general fund.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (49%), Florida (33%), Tennessee (8%), Pennsylvania (6%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2023) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $145K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Campus Crusade for Christ Inc (CRU-Student Venture) ($44K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc (CRU-Student Venture) Orlando, FL | Launch Week Initiative and Support | $44,000 |
| International Needs Hudsonville, MI | Pastor Support | $26,500 |
| Westside Christian Academy Association Detroit, MI | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Laban Ministries International Inc (Laban Ministries) Columbia, TN | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Cornerstone Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI | Urban Cohort | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Trenton Trenton, MI | Pastoral Residency | $5,000 |
| The Lakes Church Fruitport, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Coats of All Colors Caledonia, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Latcom New Castle, PA | General Needs | $4,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc (Wycliffe) Orlando, FL | Kanhila Project and Worldwide Project | $4,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,410,308 | $112,260 | $153,505 | $144,500 (19) |
| 2024 | $3,225,438 | $2,250,601 | $120,856 | $114,850 (17) |
| 2023 | $1,120,499 | $73,293 | $101,721 | $96,000 (14) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,410,308 | $3,225,438 | $1,120,499 |
| Revenue | $112,260 | $2,250,601 | $73,293 |
| Expenses | $153,505 | $120,856 | $101,721 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $144,500 | $114,850 | $96,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $105,113 | $81,110 | $26,426 |
| Distributable Amount | $169,483 | $161,800 | $56,716 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary L Westerbeek as director, president, and treasurer; D James Barton as director and secretary; and Scot A Westerbeek as director and vice president. It also lists Lori A Westerbeek, Stacey A Westerbeek, Timothy J Burkhart, and Brandon Burkhart as directors.
Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek is led by Gary L. Westerbeek, Director, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary L. Westerbeek
Director, President & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Director, President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D. James Barton
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori A. Westerbeek
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot A. Westerbeek
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey A. Westerbeek
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Burkhart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Burkhart
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wynnita J. Welsh (2020–2023) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Drawer 427, Grosse Ile, MI 48138-0427
Phone: (734) 676-5810
Frequently asked questions about Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek
How much does Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek give each year?
Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek gave $145K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 17 grants.
What is Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek's typical grant size?
Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,605, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek give grants?
Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek's top state is Michigan, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek's largest grantees?
Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek's largest 2025 grantees include Campus Crusade for Christ Inc (CRU-Student Venture) ($44,000), International Needs ($26,500) and Westside Christian Academy Association ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek?
Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a student initiative, pastor support, general funds, a pastoral residency, an urban cohort, and other named projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek's EIN?
Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3324067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jack & Wynnita Joy Westerbeek accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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