Westendorf Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Westendorf Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. In tax year 2023 it gave $158,947 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$158,947
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was up from $132,340 the year before.
50% of its 2023 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 | $132,340 | 11 | $3.1 million |
| 2023 | $158,947 | 15 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Westendorf Family Foundation 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 Westendorf Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Iowa | 13 | $56,947 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westendorf Family Foundation Advised Funds | Donation | $100,000 |
| The Arena Sports Academy | Donation | $11,947 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship award | $4,000 |
| Orvis Fire Fund | Donation | $2,000 |
| Duncan Purcell | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neal Westendorf
Questions people ask
Does Westendorf Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westendorf Family Foundation give?
$158,947 in tax year 2023, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Westendorf Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Neal Westendorf (Trustee).
What does Westendorf Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.