The Wege Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wege Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $22.1 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $21.8 million and the largest $21.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$22.1 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$21.8 million
- Largest grant$21.8 million
- Assets$356 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19.3 million the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19.3 million | 1 | $336 million |
| 2024 | $22.1 million | 1 | $356 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James A Logan 99 Monroe Ave NW Ste 902, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-6210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 957-0480 |
| What to submit | Detailed written request through web site. |
| Deadlines | All requests for grants shall be made by september 15 and february 15 to allow time for proper resea |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $21.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Detail | See attached | $21.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan M Wege
- Caitlin Wege
- James Logan
- Dale Rietberg
- Kathleen Furtado
- Johanna Osman
- Christopher Carter
- Laura Wege
- Juan Olivarez
- Jessica McLear
- Mary Goodwillie Nelson
- Christopher Wege
- Diana Wege
Questions people ask
Does The Wege Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: All requests for grants shall be made by september 15 and february 15 to allow time for proper resea.
How much does The Wege Foundation give?
$22.1 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $21.8 million.
Who runs The Wege Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan M Wege (Chair, Trustee), Caitlin Wege (Former Trustee), James Logan (President, Ceo) and Dale Rietberg (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.