Westerman Foundation
The Westerman Foundation is a private foundation (EIN 75-2897679) that supports education, family unity and Catholic values. The official site lists the foundation's history, board, impact, funding priorities and recent 2025 grant funding updates. It provides contact details and instructions for its invitation-based grant process.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based, Catholic or faith-aligned education or family-services nonprofit (often schools, diocesan charities, or related programs) seeking general operating or program support in the foundation’s service region.
Good Fit
- • Clear Catholic identity or mission aligned with family unity and education
- • Programs focused on K–12 Catholic schools, diocesan services, or family-support initiatives
- • Located in or serving Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and nearby states
- • Request size in the typical range the foundation funds (many grants between ~$10k–$50k)
- • Ability to apply via the foundation’s online portal and meet the annual deadline
Geography
Observed grants span about ten states (multi-state footprint) but giving is regionally concentrated, with roughly one-third of dollars going to Texas.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 80 distinct recipients with many independent charities funded and low top-five dollar concentration, and a significant mix of returning and new grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public application portal, published annual deadline, and 24 new recipients in the latest year; the site’s invitation-language is present but observed behavior shows regular new entrants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
