Adele Wensink Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Adele Wensink Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Whittemore, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $75,000 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $567,137 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 1 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 4 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Adele Wensink 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 Adele Wensink Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $45,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $45,000 |
| New York | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legion of Christ | Education, training, and/or development of candidates for Catholic priesthood. | $45,000 |
| Society for the Propagation of the Faith | Education, training, and/or development of candidates for Catholic priesthood. | $45,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Lansing | Education, training, and/or development of candidates for Catholic priesthood. | $45,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Education, training, and/or development of candidates for Catholic priesthood. | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Van Tiflin
Questions people ask
Does Adele Wensink Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adele Wensink Charitable Trust give?
$180,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Adele Wensink Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Van Tiflin (Trustee).
What does Adele Wensink Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.