Weingartz Family Foundation
The Weingartz Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Shelby Township, Michigan. Its 2023 filing reports grants for indigent-family assistance, pregnancy support, and religious ministries, as well as a $4,038,878 transfer to the Catholic Foundation of Michigan. The foundation’s officers and directors voted to dissolve it during 2023, and the transfer was made in December of that year.
Weingartz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Weingartz Family Foundation gave $8.0M across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $442K), mostly in Michigan. 22% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $7,950,878
- +171.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- -79.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $441,715
- +1196.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $45,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Weingartz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 182008, Shelby Twp, MI 48318-2008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weingartz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Catholic Foundation of Michigan ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $7.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 134 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 9% to Florida, 4% to Texas, 1% to Colorado, and less than 1% to Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Weingartz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1.1M; repeat grants $265K. How we count
Medians: $95K first-time, $43K repeat.
- 61% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 725% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $963K (2020) to $8.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $8.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan Bloomfield Township, MI | Foundation | $4,038,878 |
| International Samiaritain Ann Arbor, MI | Assistance for Indigent Families | $2,200,000 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Assistance for Indigent Families | $750,000 |
| Holy Cross Missionaries Austin, TX | Assistance for Indigent Families | $300,000 |
| Another Way Pregnancy Center Farmington Hills, MI | Pregnancy Support | $150,000 |
| Gleaners Detroit, MI | Assistance for Indigent Families | $110,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Se Michigan Clinton Township, MI | Assistance for Indigent Families | $100,000 |
| Focus Golden, CO | Further Religous Ministries | $50,000 |
| Holy Cross Services Saginaw, MI | Assitance for Indigent Families | $50,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Detroit, MI | Assistance for Indigent Families | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,860,807 | $7,950,878 | $7,950,878 | 18 | $7,950,878 | $116,999 | $225,114 |
| 2022 | $4,090,071 | $1,741,444 | $2,945,370 | $2,930,000 | 86 | $2,930,000 | $58,094 | $249,063 |
| 2021 | $5,293,997 | $2,405,804 | $2,634,709 | $2,634,699 | 19 | $2,634,699 | $886,304 | $273,281 |
| 2020 | $5,522,902 | $2,347,880 | $971,417 | $963,417 | 11 | — | $129,224 | $187,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weingartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support designated for assistance to indigent families, pregnancy support, and furthering religious ministries. The Catholic Foundation of Michigan, which received the $4,038,878 transfer, says its mission is to inspire charitable giving and help donors invest in the future of Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Another Way Pregnancy Center says it exists so that no woman or couple feels the need for abortion, and offers free medical services, parenting support, and material goods.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $7,950,878. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $4,038,878, with a median of $45,000. Among the largest grants were $4,038,878 to the Catholic Foundation of Michigan, $2,200,000 to International Samiaraitain for assistance for indigent families, $750,000 to Food for the Poor for assistance for indigent families, and $300,000 to Holy Cross Missionaries for assistance for indigent families. Other notable grants included $150,000 to Another Way Pregnancy Center for pregnancy support and $110,000 to Gleaners for assistance for indigent families.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2023 filing says the $4,038,878 transfer to the Catholic Foundation of Michigan was the foundation’s remaining assets and was made in December 2023 upon dissolution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2023 filing were Marie Weingartz, Director; Ronald DeVriendt, President; Catherine Weingartz, Director; Beverly DeVriendt, Director; Angela Malburg, Director; Ronald Weingartz, Director–Vice President; Thomas Weingartz, Director–Secretary-Treasurer; Daniel Weingartz, Director; and Kenneth Weingartz, Director.
Weingartz Family Foundation is led by Ronald DeVriendt, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ronald DeVriendt
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Malburg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly DeVriendt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Weingartz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Weingartz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Weingartz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Weingartz
Director
Director President Treasurer → Director President, 2021
Director President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Weingartz
Director-Secretary-Treasurer
Director → Director-Secretary-Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Weingartz
Director-Vice President
Director → Director-Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Weingartz Family Foundation
How much does Weingartz Family Foundation give each year?
Weingartz Family Foundation gave $8.0M across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.9M across 86 grants.
What is Weingartz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Weingartz Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $45,000, and its average grant was $441,715, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weingartz Family Foundation that year got $1.1M on average.
Where does Weingartz Family Foundation give grants?
Weingartz Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Weingartz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Weingartz Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance for Indigent Families" (9 grants) and "Further Religous Ministries" (5 grants).
Who are Weingartz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Weingartz Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Catholic Foundation of Michigan ($4,038,878), International Samiaritain ($2,200,000) and Food for the Poor ($750,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Weingartz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support designated for assistance to indigent families, pregnancy support, and furthering religious ministries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weingartz Family Foundation?
Weingartz Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Weingartz Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Weingartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Weingartz Family Foundation's EIN?
Weingartz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1516609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Weingartz Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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