The Webster Foundation
The Webster Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ada, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021.
The Webster Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $16
- -100.0% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $2,475
- -64.2% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Webster Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian College Adrian, MI | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| DA Blodgett - St Johns Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $16 | $2,475 | — | — | — | $3,620 |
| 2020 | $145,714 | $50,905 | $6,920 | $6,000 | 3 | $40,605 | $5,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Webster Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Webster Foundation's 2021 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Laurie Webster
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Webster
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Webster
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Webster
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiler Webster
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Webster Foundation
Where does The Webster Foundation operate?
The Webster Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is The Webster Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Webster Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Webster Foundation's EIN?
The Webster Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1260569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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