Western Michigan University Homer
To educate and inspire lifelong learners to be exceptional clinicians, leaders, educators, advocates and researchers of tomorrow.
Western Michigan University Homer at a glance
- Total assets
- $471,789,191
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $133,629,473
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $976,100
- +73.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $130,436,181
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Michigan University Homer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $143K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | Safe Sleep | $7,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $471,789,191 | $133,629,473 | $130,436,181 | — | — | $976,100 |
| 2024 | $449,788,720 | $125,600,867 | $129,775,505 | — | — | $561,829 |
| 2023 | $444,367,736 | $122,159,774 | $121,503,732 | — | — | $504,163 |
| 2022 | $420,658,910 | $121,142,724 | $110,333,094 | — | — | $9,591 |
| 2021 | $424,470,919 | $396,749,999 | $110,280,831 | $7,250 | 1 | $2,986,119 |
| 2020 | $131,723,544 | $102,463,438 | $105,364,246 | $143,283 | 9 | $68,283 |
About Western Michigan University Homer
Based on IRS filings
Western Michigan University Homer is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $471.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $976K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Michigan University Homer is led by Santhosh Koshy, Chair & Department of Medicine since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 10 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Santhosh Koshy
Chair & Department of Medicine
Chair & Dept of Medicine → Chair & Department of Medicine, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$493K (2023) → $582K (2025)
Edward Montgomery
Chairman
Chairman → Chairman -, 2024
Chairman - → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Bovid
Medical Director & Dept of Orthopedics
Faculty & Dept of Orthopedic Surgery → Medical Director & Dept of Surgery, 2022
Medical Director & Dept of Surgery → Medical Director & Dept of Orthopedics, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$500K (2020) → $554K (2025)
Lisa Miller
Faculty & Surgery
Medical Director & Dept of Surgery → Faculty & Surgery, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$639K (2020) → $490K (2025)
Lori Straube
Associate Dean of Administrator & Finance
Associate Dean of Administrator & Finance → Associate Dean of Administrator & Fina, 2022
Associate Dean of Administrator & Fina → Associate Dean of Administrator & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$292K (2020) → $323K (2025)
Robert Sawyer
Dean
Chair & Dept of Surgery → Dean -, 2024
Dean - → Dean, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$571K (2020) → $609K (2025)
Saad Shebrain
Faculty & Surgery
Program Director & Dept of Surgery → Faculty & Surgery, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$666K (2020) → $531K (2025)
Paula Termuhlen
Dean - Former
Dean → Dean -, 2024
Dean - → Dean - Former, 2025
On filings since 2022
$417K (2022) → $565K (2025)
Lauren Piper
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Associate Dean for Clinical Af → Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$215K (2023) → $245K (2025)
Laurence McCahill
Faculty & Surgery
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$479K (2023) → $495K (2025)
Michael Redinger
Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$278K (2025)
Grace Lubwama
Member
Member → Member -, 2024
Member - → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Van Der Kley
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Manns
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Consuelo Shank
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Apple
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Blondia
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martinson Arnan
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Kindler
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Patton
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Larry F. Tolbert (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Michael Williams (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Kenter Keith (2021–2024) — Chair & Department of Orthopedics
- Former: Peter Bergmann (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott D. Larson (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Thomas Rohs MD (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Carrie Pickett-Erway (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Hal B. Jenson (2020–2022) — Dean Emeritus
- Former: Joseph Weistroffer (2020–2022) — Faculty & Dept of Orthopedic Surgery
- Former: Rajiv Tandon (2021–2022) — Program Director & Dept of Orthopedic Surgery
- Former: Jenson Hal (2021) — Dean Emeritus
- Former: Straube Lori (2021) — Associate Dean of Administrator & Finance
- Former: Termuhlen Paula (2021) — Dean
- Former: Frank J. Sardone (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Gary Druskovich MD (2020) — Member
- Former: Keith Kenter (2020) — Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $609K, to Robert Sawyer (Dean). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western Michigan University Homer
How large is Western Michigan University Homer?
Western Michigan University Homer reported $471.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $133.6M.
What is Western Michigan University Homer?
Western Michigan University Homer is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kalamazoo, MI. It holds $471.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Western Michigan University Homer operate?
Western Michigan University Homer has awarded grants in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What is Western Michigan University Homer's EIN?
Western Michigan University Homer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4135256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Western Michigan University Homer funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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