Western Theological Seminary
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$11.8M
Foundation funders
46
Grants recorded
148
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Western Theological Seminary?
Western Theological Seminary is funded by 46 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($4.5M), The David and Carol Van Andel Family ($2.3M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to Western Theological Seminary between 2019–2026.
Show all 46 funders
| Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mark & Carol Muller Charitable Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| John Templeton Foundation | $16,748 | 1 | 2023 |
| Calvin University | $16,300 | 2 | 2019–2021 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | $12,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| David E Post Family Foundation | $7,949 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda | $6,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Edward H & Diana H Marsilje | $5,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| H & H Van Klaveren Family | $4,250 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation | $4,100 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | $3,025 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Vander Ploeg Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family | $3,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Tim and Nancy Vande Bunte Family | $1,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Verizon Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Frank and Sarah Webster | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pat & Herb Eldean Family Foundation | $800 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $600 | 1 | 2023 |
| Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust | $300 | 1 | 2019 |
| Lindsey Davis Charities | $125 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2026) to $4.2M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
What grants has Western Theological Seminary received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Glen D Vandenbelt Trust No II XXXXX0000 | GENERAL | $21,251 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | THRIVING CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | Douglas & Sandra Dekock Family Foundation | RELIGIOUS | $65,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | CHRISTIAN FAITH&LIFE STORYTELLG INIT | $49,500 |
| 2025 | Salt and Light Foundation | MINISTRIES | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation | GENERAL OPERATION | $31,500 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $31,000 |
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $29,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,000 |
| 2025 | Merle & Sheri Dewitt Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $19,000 |
| 2025 | Glen D Vandenbelt Trust No II XXXXX0000 | GENERAL | $18,926 |
| 2025 | Fuller Theological Seminary | LILLY FAITH & SERVICE GRANT | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Vogel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2025 | The Missad Foundation | SUPPORT SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES | $12,000 |
| 2025 | H & H Van Klaveren Family | TO FURTHER ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $1,750 |
| 2025 | Edward H & Diana H Marsilje | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Lindsey Davis Charities | To further the organization's stated mission. | $125 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $1,352,032 |
| 2024 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | $627,839 |
| 2024 | Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP | $131,494 |
| 2024 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | IMPLEMENT APDP | $125,654 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc | MULTIPLE GRANTS | $73,900 |
| 2024 | Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PROGRAM | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Douglas & Sandra Dekock Family Foundation | RELIGIOUS | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,500 |
| 2024 | Salt and Light Foundation | MINISTRIES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Merle & Sheri Dewitt Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Sid and Carol Verdoorn Family Foundation | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation | GENERAL OPERATION | $21,048 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $21,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 148 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Theological Seminary?
Western Theological Seminary is funded by 46 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($4.5M), The David and Carol Van Andel Family ($2.3M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to Western Theological Seminary between 2019–2026.
Who is Western Theological Seminary's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Western Theological Seminary, with $4.5M across 7 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Western Theological Seminary received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to Western Theological Seminary across 148 grants from 46 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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