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Western Michigan Genealogical Society

Preselected recipients only Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 237451699

Western Michigan Genealogical Society is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,042 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,936 and the largest $3,936. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Western Michigan Genealogical Society 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Western Michigan Genealogical Society funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan1$3,936

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
ProQuest LLC
Ann Arbor, MI
Shared payment for Fold3 and Ancestry family history software 50 of cost shared with Grand Rapids Public Library$3,936

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Western Michigan Genealogical Society accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Western Michigan Genealogical Society give?

$4,042 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,936.

Who runs Western Michigan Genealogical Society?

Its 2025 filing lists Jessica Riley (President), Marcia Shears (Vice President), Lisa Christensen (Recording Secretary) and Amanda Koole (Past President) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Western Michigan Genealogical Society fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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