Westerstrom Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Westerstrom Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $182,200 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$182,200
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $162,500 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $169,700 | 14 | $3.3 million |
| 2023 | $162,500 | 14 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $182,200 | 14 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Westerstrom Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Westerstrom Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $170,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Church of the Redeemer | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | Unrestricted general | $13,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association -Georgia Chapter | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Sunshine House Regional Children's Ctr | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Shepherd Spinal Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Healthhospice of Atlanta | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Georgia Division | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| The Elaine Clark Center | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| No Longer Bound | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| The Lionheart Life Center | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry B Hooks
Questions people ask
Does Westerstrom Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westerstrom Charitable Trust give?
$182,200 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Westerstrom Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry B Hooks (Trustee).
What does Westerstrom Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.