Western Theological Seminary
Holland, MI ·EIN 38-2009204 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Western Theological Seminary?
Western Theological Seminary is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($3.5M), The David and Carol Van Andel Family ($2.3M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.8M in grants to Western Theological Seminary between 2019–2025.
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| Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation | $4,100 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Vander Ploeg Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family | $3,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Mark & Kay Decook Charitable Founda | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| H & H Van Klaveren Family | $2,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Edward H & Diana H Marsilje | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Tim and Nancy Vande Bunte Family | $1,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Frank and Sarah Webster | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pat & Herb Eldean Family Foundation | $800 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
What grants has Western Theological Seminary received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $29,000 |
| 2025 | Glen D Vandenbelt Trust No Ii Xxxxx0000 | GENERAL | $18,926 |
| 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 | SCHOLARSHIP | $131,494 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of the | MULTIPLE GRANTS | $73,900 |
| 2024 | Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PROGRAM | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,500 |
| 2024 | Salt and Light Foundation | MINISTRIES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Sid and Carol Verdoorn Family Foundation | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Merle & Sheri Dewitt Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation | GENERAL OPERATION | $21,048 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $21,000 |
| 2024 | The Hampshire Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR GENERAL MISSION PURPOSES. | $18,000 |
| 2024 | The Missad Foundation | SUPPORT SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES | $17,798 |
| 2024 | Glen D Vandenbelt Trust No Ii Xxxxx0000 | GENERAL | $17,210 |
| 2024 | Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt | SEMINARY FUND | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Vogel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The Missad Foundation | SUPPORT SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES | $11,265 |
| 2024 | The Chatlos Foundation Inc | TO FUND THE DOXOLOGY CONFERENCE AND KINGFISHER SOCIETY INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDE VOCATIONAL RENEWAL FOR PASTORS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mark & Carol Muller Charitable Fund | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | H & H Van Klaveren Family | TO FURTHER ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COMPELLING PREACHING INITIATIVE | $1,250,000 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | NURTURING CHILDREN-WORSHIP & PRAYER | $1,149,061 |
| 2023 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | $750,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $379,907 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of the | SCULPTURE PROJECT | $171,200 |
| 2023 | The David and Carol Van Andel Family | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $103,750 |
Showing 30 most recent of 111 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Theological Seminary?
Western Theological Seminary is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($3.5M), The David and Carol Van Andel Family ($2.3M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.8M in grants to Western Theological Seminary between 2019–2025.
Who is Western Theological Seminary's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Western Theological Seminary, with $3.5M across 5 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Western Theological Seminary received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.8M in grants to Western Theological Seminary across 111 grants from 34 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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