WPL Foundation
WPL Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $1.9M.
WPL Foundation at a glance
In short: WPL Foundation gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,178,615
- +33.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,178,615
- +33.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,178,615
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who WPL Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Saga Foundation ($2.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How WPL Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 238% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $2.2M (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saga Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Support | $2,178,615 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,950,241 | $2,405,200 | $2,178,615 | 1 | $2,342,898 | $1,893,327 | $984,833 |
| 2020 | $17,911,936 | $460,378 | $1,844,095 | $1,637,000 | 1 | — | $349,503 | $962,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WPL Foundation reported a distributable amount of $985K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WPL Foundation is led by David J. Bartoshuk, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David J. Bartoshuk
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie A. Johnson
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2021)
Bradley E. Weller
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Melvin
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loyal A. Eldridge III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $5K, to Julie a Johnson (Vice President/Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about WPL Foundation
How much does WPL Foundation give each year?
WPL Foundation gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.6M across 1 grant.
Where does WPL Foundation operate?
WPL Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is WPL Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, WPL Foundation reported a distributable amount of $985K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is WPL Foundation's EIN?
WPL Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2514470. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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