Robert B Westfall Foundation
The Robert B Westfall Foundation is a private foundation based in Dexter, Michigan. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to education; its listed 2024 grants were reported for scholarship purposes.
Robert B Westfall Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert B Westfall Foundation gave $134K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,200
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,947
- +56.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,997,421
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert B Westfall Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Robert Scott Westfall as the contact, says there is no special form, and states that awards are restricted to education. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Scott Westfall
Mailing address: 3274 Eastridge Dr, Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: (517) 902-1303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert B Westfall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adrian High School ($23K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($30,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 68 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 4% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert B Westfall Foundation gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2020) to $141K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian High School Adrian, MI | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Dexter Wrestling United Dexter, MI | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,750 |
| Lenawee Chamber Foundation Adrian, MI | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Adrian College Adrian, MI | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Lenawee Community Foundation Adrian, MI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Clinton High School Clinton, MI | Scholarships | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,997,421 | $123,381 | $153,286 | $134,200 | 15 | $136,987 | $104,581 | $150,322 |
| 2023 | $2,027,326 | $60,313 | $112,607 | $97,250 | 17 | $98,945 | $56,800 | $136,365 |
| 2022 | $2,079,620 | $2,199,834 | $159,395 | $140,800 | 17 | $143,835 | $2,184,274 | $110,906 |
| 2021 | $39,181 | $160,240 | $158,551 | $105,300 | 11 | $141,200 | $142,889 | $153,891 |
| 2020 | $37,492 | $-48,176 | $136,263 | $80,605 | 8 | — | $27,840 | $125,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert B Westfall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing specifies “EDUCATION ONLY” as a restriction on awards, and the listed grants in that year all state “SCHOLARSHIPS” as their purpose.
The recipients include educational institutions and community organizations. For example, Adrian College describes itself as a private liberal arts college offering bachelor’s and master’s programs. The Lenawee Chamber Foundation says its mission is to promote economic development in Lenawee County, while the Lenawee Community Foundation says it connects people with causes to support its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $134,200 across 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $22,500, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $22,500 to Adrian High School, $22,000 to Dexter Wrestling United, $20,000 to an individual recipient Pioneer High School, $18,000 to the Lenawee Chamber Foundation, and $11,000 to Adrian College. Other recipients included Michigan State University ($10,000), Liberty University ($5,000), the Lenawee Community Foundation ($5,000), and Madonna University ($1,250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harley J Westfall, Theresa Westfall, Mary M Dilworth, and Donald A DeLong as directors.
Robert B Westfall Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald A. Delong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harley J. Westfall
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary M. Dilworth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Westfall
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Dunham (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Robert B Westfall Foundation
How much does Robert B Westfall Foundation give each year?
Robert B Westfall Foundation gave $134K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 17 grants.
What is Robert B Westfall Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert B Westfall Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,947, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert B Westfall Foundation give grants?
Robert B Westfall Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Adrian, MI (4 grants).
Does Robert B Westfall Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Robert B Westfall Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (15 grants).
Who are Robert B Westfall Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert B Westfall Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Adrian High School ($22,500), Dexter Wrestling United ($22,000) and Lenawee Chamber Foundation ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($30,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert B Westfall Foundation?
Robert B Westfall Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (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 Robert B Westfall Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing specifies “EDUCATION ONLY” as a restriction on awards, and the listed grants in that year all state “SCHOLARSHIPS” as their purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert B Westfall Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Robert Scott Westfall as the contact, says there is no special form, and states that awards are restricted to education. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert B Westfall Foundation's EIN?
Robert B Westfall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2711284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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