Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation
Accepts applications
Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$948,041
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 10 | $875,692 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 10 | $893,303 |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 12 | $948,041 |
How to apply
| Contact | Frederick W Reeves 9344 El Dorado Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 375-4900 |
| What to submit | Letter of request with available material and i.d. Number |
| Deadlines | October 30 |
What Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $50,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities In Schools Of Kalamazoo | General fund | $12,500 |
| United Way Of Greater Kalamazoo | General fund | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Spirit of community fund | $10,000 |
| MUW Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of SW Michigan | General fund | $4,000 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | General fund | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Oshtemo Professional Firefighters Local 5240 | Great lakes burn camp | $1,500 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Habitat For Humanity | General fund | $1,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Excellence in education fund | $1,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Max Weitzenhoffer Jr
- Gary G Schultz
- Frederick W Reeves
Questions people ask
Does Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 30.
How much does Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Max Weitzenhoffer Jr (Chairman), Gary G Schultz (Secretary-Treasurer) and Frederick W Reeves (Vice Chairman).
What does Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.