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    Wege Foundation

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    GRAND RAPIDS, MISitio web6169570480

    About Wege Foundation

    The Wege Foundation appears to operate as a high-capacity funder that makes very large, infrequent grants rather than many small awards. The dataset here contains only three grants totaling about $59 million, all reported under a single attached recipient entry, suggesting concentrated support for one or a few major projects or institutions—most likely local or regionally focused given the foundation’s Grand Rapids base. Because individual grantee names and NTEE codes are not provided, the precise programmatic priorities are not visible in this file.

    Focus Areas

    Major local/regional capital projects or endowments (Grand Rapids / West Michigan)Large-scale institutional support for civic or cultural organizationsCapital or program support for higher education or research institutions (hypothesized)Strategic philanthropic investments (e.g., endowments, large multi-year awards)

    Who They Fund

    local nonprofits and community initiatives in Grand Rapids and surrounding regionresidents of Grand Rapids-area communitieshistorically marginalized and underrepresented populations (DEI-focused)

    About Wege Foundation

    The Wege Foundation’s recent grant history is defined by very large awards in Grand Rapids, with the three latest grants totaling nearly $59 million and each reported to a recipient in Grand Rapids, Michigan. That pattern points to concentrated support rather than a broad scatter of small awards. The foundation’s giving is organized around four pillars: environment, education, arts and culture, and community health and wellbeing. Environment carries the largest share of the portfolio at about 35%, while education accounts for about 25%, and arts and culture and community health and wellbeing each account for about 20%. Its grantmaking also includes invitation-only channels for projects outside Kent County and the Grand Rapids metro area. The public grant programs show that it supports 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and governmental entities, with some capital support tied to LEED-certified projects. The Wege Prize adds another dimension: an annual student design competition focused on sustainable design and the circular economy.

    What Wege Foundation Funds

    Environmental work is the largest pillar in the portfolio, representing about 35% of funding. The program includes environmental projects and initiatives, conservation, and sustainability, and the geographic priority grants allow environment funding statewide in Michigan. Education is another core area, with the education pillar representing about 25% of the portfolio and supporting K–12 and postsecondary educational programs in Kent County and the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Arts and culture accounts for about 20% of the portfolio and supports community arts programming in the same local geography. Community health and wellbeing also represents about 20% of the portfolio and covers community health, wellbeing, and public health initiatives.

    How Wege Foundation Gives

    The typical grant size is very large: the 25th percentile is $18,456,713, the median is $18,610,972, and the 75th percentile is $18,765,230. That narrow range suggests a consistent award scale. The file also shows three grants in consecutive years from 2023 through 2025, all to the same city, which points to repeated local giving rather than one-off national spread. The foundation is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Several public programs accept unsolicited applications, while invitation-only channels are reserved for special initiative and family interest grants.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $22.1M

    Total Assets

    $268.1M

    Total Revenue

    $24.4M

    Total Expenses

    $27.5M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $18.5M and $18.8M, with a median of $18.6M.

    25th Percentile

    $18.5M

    Median

    $18.6M

    75th Percentile

    $18.8M

    Geographic Reach

    Local1 state funded

    About 100% of grants go to recipients in MI.

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    Giving Approach

    Highly concentrated: very few, very large grants that likely represent core commitments to one or a small number of flagship recipients; appears oriented to capital/endowment-style or multi-year institutional support rather than broad, small-dollar grantmaking.

    Funding Style

    place-based fundingcapacity buildinggeneral operating / organizational stability supportcross-sector / multi-issue grants

    Notable grantees: Grant recipient name(s) not provided in dataset (listed as 'SEE ATTACHED DETAIL')

    Topics

    environmental sustainabilityenvironmental conservation and local environment initiativeseducation (K-12 and community education)arts & culture programming and creative placemakingcommunity health & wellbeing (including public health and social services)civic engagement and voter/community participationdiversity, equity & inclusion initiatives

    Where Wege Foundation Makes Grants

    Giving is concentrated locally: 100% of grants in the file went to recipients in Michigan, and the top state by grant count is MI. The recent grants are all tied to Grand Rapids, with recipient locations listed as Grand Rapids, MI. Public programs focus on Grand Rapids, Kent County, and the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, while the environment pillar can extend statewide in Michigan. Separate invitation-only grant channels are used for projects outside Kent County and the metro area.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Wege Foundation

    What are The Wege Foundation’s main focus areas?

    The foundation organizes its grantmaking around four pillars: environment, education, arts and culture, and community health and wellbeing. The portfolio shares listed in the data are about 35% for environment, 25% for education, and about 20% each for arts and culture and community health and wellbeing.

    What is the foundation’s typical grant size?

    Its grants are very large and tightly clustered. The 25th percentile is $18,456,713, the median is $18,610,972, and the 75th percentile is $18,765,230.

    Does The Wege Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes, several programs do. The education, arts and culture, community health and wellbeing, general grantmaking, geographic priority, and Wege Prize programs accept unsolicited applications, while special initiative grants and family interest grants are invitation only.

    Where does The Wege Foundation primarily give?

    Its giving is highly local. The file shows 100% of grants to recipients in Michigan, with recent grants tied to Grand Rapids and public programs focused on Grand Rapids, Kent County, and the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.

    What kinds of organizations are eligible for funding?

    The public programs described in the data support 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and governmental entities. Some capital support is available, including capital projects linked to LEED certification.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Oportunidades de Subvenciones Abiertas

    Financiamiento actual y próximo de Wege Foundation al que tu organización sin fines de lucro podría postularse.

    Abierta ahoraMonto: Variable

    Geographic Priority Grant Program (Wege Foundation Spring/Fall Grant Cycles)

    EducationEnvironmentArts & Culture+5 más

    ¿Quién puede postularse? Applicant must be a current 501(c)(3) public charity (or a public school or governmental entity). Request must align with one of the four pillars and primarily serve Kent County / Greater Grand Rapids (environment projects may be statewide). Capital projects considered only if LEED certified. Foundation typically funds a portion of project costs and values collaboration with other donors.

    Fecha límite: Two annual cycles. Example posted: Spring 2026 cycle opened Monday, January 5, 2026 and closed Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. Typical windows: January–February and August–September (exact dates posted before portal opening).

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    SEE ATTACHED DETAILGRAND RAPIDS, MI$21,763,7522025SEE ATTACHED
    SEE ATTACHED DETAILGRAND RAPIDS, MI$18,919,4892024SEE ATTACHED
    SEE ATTACHED DETAILGRAND RAPIDS, MI$18,302,4542023SEE ATTACHED

    SEE ATTACHED DETAIL

    $21,763,752
    GRAND RAPIDS, MI2025

    SEE ATTACHED

    SEE ATTACHED DETAIL

    $18,919,489
    GRAND RAPIDS, MI2024

    SEE ATTACHED

    SEE ATTACHED DETAIL

    $18,302,454
    GRAND RAPIDS, MI2023

    SEE ATTACHED