Weikart Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Weikart Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clinton, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,600 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$91,600
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $110,000 the year before.
57% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 6 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 6 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $91,600 | 7 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cynthia Embry PO Box 622, Clinton, MI 49236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (517) 456-4346 |
| What to submit | Grant requests must be in writing and include a detailed description of the project or research for which it is being requested. |
| Deadlines | March 31, to be acted on in the fiscal year |
| Restrictions | The foundation will provide funds, in the form of grants, to documented 501(c)(3) eligible organizations who are engaged in research or other activities which relate to the purposes and charitable educational interests of the foundation. Individual grants will generally range between 5,000 and 75,000 annually. |
What Weikart Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Whitney Museum | Summer program for kids | $25,000 |
| Islesford Boat Works | Summer camp for kids | $15,000 |
| Inside Out Literary Art | Writer in residence program | $15,000 |
| Adrian Arts Center | Arts education and enrichment | $15,000 |
| Rocking the Boat | Summer kids progam | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Library Initiative | Program impacting youth | $6,600 |
| Read to A Child | Support reading to childeren | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis S Weikart
- Cynthia W Embry
- Catherine L Yeckel
- Jennifer D Danko
Questions people ask
Does Weikart Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31, to be acted on in the fiscal year.
How much does Weikart Family Foundation give?
$91,600 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Weikart Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Phyllis S Weikart (President), Cynthia W Embry (Treasurer), Catherine L Yeckel (Secretary) and Jennifer D Danko (Vice Preside).
What does Weikart Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.