West End Health Foundation
The West End Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) conversion foundation established on July 1, 2013, following Bell Hospital's sale to LifePoint Hospitals. The foundation is a grant-making organization dedicated to funding programs that benefit health and wellness in Western Marquette County, Michigan. It operates as a stand-alone corporation and maintains offices in Ishpeming, Michigan.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.5M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$373K
+1.0% YoY
Grant Count
47
+11.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Advancing Health and Wellness in the West End Community
Vision: To build a culture encouraging healthy lifestyles in the West End
The foundation prioritizes programs and services that benefit residents of its defined service area and supports initiatives across multiple health and wellness categories, including:
- Health and wellness programs
- Food security and access to fresh produce
- Mental health support
- School-based health initiatives
- Community outreach
- Equipment and facility improvements for health-related organizations
Grantmaking
The West End Health Foundation operates multiple grant cycles throughout the year:
Review Cycle
throughout the year:
Grant Types
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the foundation's website. The foundation operates on defined grant cycles with specific application deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early, as the process can be lengthy.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The West End Health Foundation defines its service area as:
- City of Ishpeming
- City of Negaunee
- Champion Township
- Ely Township
- Humboldt Township
- Ishpeming Township
- Michigamme Township
- Negaunee Township
- Republic Township
- Richmond Township
- Tilden Township
All programs and services must be offered in these locations and benefit residents of these municipalities to be prioritized for funding.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $10,520,564
- Total Giving: $478,777
- Total Revenue: $669,444
- Total Expenses: $515,719
- Giving Rate: 4.8%
- Median Grant Amount: $3,933
- Total Grants Awarded (Historical): 133
Grant Range: $50 to $69,500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,520,564 | $9,615,599 | $8,548,671 |
| Revenue | $669,444 | $286,692 | $259,323 |
| Expenses | $515,719 | $524,671 | $353,515 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $478,777 | $445,990 | $320,651 |
| Net Investment Income | $608,381 | $219,137 | $134,638 |
| Distributable Amount | $494,526 | $440,841 | $441,949 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Thomas Edmark (President)
- Amy Clickner (Vice President)
- Keith LaCosse (Treasurer)
- Kori Tossava (Secretary)
- Paul Bonetti
- Andera Jackson
- Wael Khouli
- Karl Lehmann
- Kurt Lehmann
- Debbie Pellow
- Kori Bjorne (Board Member)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS EDMARK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AMY CLICKNER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KEITH LACOSSE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PAUL BONETTI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDERA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WAEL KHOULI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARL LEHMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KURT LEHMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE PELLOW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SHERIDAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains active grant cycles with regular announcements of funding opportunities and grant recipients. Recent activity includes:
West End Health Foundation to open Spring Capital Grant Cycle on Feb. 27\L\Spring 2026 Capital Grant Cycle opened February 27, 2026 (application deadline April 1, 2026)
West End Health Foundation to open Spring Capital Grant Cycle on Feb. 27\L\Fall 2025 grant cycles included both Programmatic and Proactive (food security-focused) grants
West End Health Foundation opening 2025 Proactive Grants May 1stThe foundation announced recipients across multiple grant categories in spring 2025
West End Health Foundation to open Spring Capital Grant Cycle on Feb. 27\L\Year-end giving initiatives supporting community food security and holiday outreach
The foundation publishes updates through its website blog and maintains active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
West End Health Foundation opening 2025 Proactive Grants May 1stContact Information
Main Office: 910 U.S. 41 West, Suite B Ishpeming, MI 49849
Mailing Address: 101 W. Washington St, Suite 10 Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 226-6591 Email: manager@westendhf.org
Website: westendhf.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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