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The Wege Foundation

Grand Rapids, Michigan  ·  EIN 386124363  ·  Private foundation

The Wege Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $18.3M in grants paid and $288.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $114.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$18.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$288.0M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Wege Foundation funds

The Wege Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, arts & culture, community improvement, health care.

Environment & ConservationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Wege Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
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Grand Rapids, MI$21.8M2024
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Grand Rapids, MI$18.9M2023
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SEE ATTACHED
Grand Rapids, MI$18.8M2019
See Attached Detail
SEE ATTACHED
Grand Rapids, MI$18.6M2017
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SEE ATTACHED
Grand Rapids, MI$18.3M2020
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SEE ATTACHED
Grand Rapids, MI$18.3M2022

The Wege Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$18.6M
2019$18.8M
2020$18.3M
2022$18.3M
2023$18.9M
2024$21.8M

How to apply for funding from The Wege Foundation

From The Wege Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“ALL REQUESTS FOR GRANTS SHALL BE MADE BY SEPTEMBER 15 AND FEBRUARY 15 TO ALLOW TIME FOR PROPER RESEA”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at wegefoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about The Wege Foundation

Does The Wege Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Wege Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Wege Foundation fund?
The Wege Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include See Attached Detail, See Attached Detail, See Attached Detail. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Wege Foundation give in grants?
The Wege Foundation reported $18.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $114.8M over 6 grants.
Where is The Wege Foundation located?
The Wege Foundation is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386124363.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Wege Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Wege Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.