The Westerman Foundation
Accepts applications
The Westerman Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$35.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 84 | $34.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 80 | $35.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Westerman Foundation 3225 Macdill Ave Suite 129, Tampa, FL 33629 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (813) 257-8477, info@thewestermanfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The application form is found on the website and includes information on what is required to be included in the grant submissions. |
| Deadlines | The submission deadline is august 1st, annually. |
| Restrictions | Grants are given to us organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Westerman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $610,422 |
| Kansas | 21 | $459,008 |
| Oklahoma | 7 | $205,710 |
| Louisiana | 6 | $136,000 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $111,677 |
| Missouri | 6 | $98,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $94,040 |
| Arizona | 1 | $32,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Fort Worth | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Donnelly College | General purposes | $50,000 |
| St Eugene Catholic School | General purposes | $50,000 |
| St Eugene Catholic Church | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Saint Cecilia Catholic School | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Bishop Ward High School | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Mount St Scholastica | General purposes | $45,000 |
| James L Collins Catholic School | General purposes | $41,000 |
| Marian Middle School | General purposes | $40,000 |
| St Benedict's Abbey | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Saint Catherine of Alexandria School | General purposes | $36,200 |
| St Benilde School Metairie | General purposes | $34,000 |
| Saint Michael Indian School | General purposes | $32,000 |
| St Teresa of Avila School | General purposes | $31,677 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services Odessa Inc | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Gallup Inc | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Las Cruces DBA Catholic Charities of S | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School Inc | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic School | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Tyler | General purposes | $28,960 |
| St Benedict Catholic School | General purposes | $28,621 |
| St Patrick Catholic School | General purposes | $27,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana in the Roman Catholic Diocese of | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Wichita | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Mother Teresa Shelter | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Resurrection Catholic School | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Archdiocese of Denver (Office of Catholic Schools) | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Oklahoma City | General purposes | $24,510 |
| Our Lady's School | General purposes | $22,000 |
| St Mary of Carmel Catholic School | General purposes | $21,962 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Texas | General purposes | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Valerie H Goddard
- Lindsey Thompson
- John Settich
- Dan Carey
- Julie Westerman
Questions people ask
Does The Westerman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The submission deadline is august 1st, annually.
How much does The Westerman Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Westerman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Valerie H Goddard (Executive Director), Lindsey Thompson (President), John Settich (Vice President) and Dan Carey (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Westerman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.