Matilda R Wilson Fund
Accepts applications
Matilda R Wilson Fund is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.3 million | 24 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 24 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robin L Oosterveen 6th Floor Ford Field 1901 St, Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 259-7777 |
| What to submit | Letter outlining the need and use of funds, 501(c)(3) status, budget, prior history of funding |
| Deadlines | Meetings are held in april and november. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions are imposed; however, priority is given to organizations previously supported |
What Matilda R Wilson Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 23 | $1.2 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | Capital improvements and scholarships | $400,000 |
| Meadow Brook Hall | General operations | $200,000 |
| Beloit College | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Endowment | $75,000 |
| The Children's Foundation | Endowment campaign | $75,000 |
| Alma College | Capital improvements | $50,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | General operations and scholarships | $50,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Purple Rose Theatre Co | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operations | $50,000 |
| Covenant Christian Center | General operations | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan | General operations | $25,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Scholarship endowment | $25,000 |
| Life Directions | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan | General operations | $15,000 |
| Detroit Public Television | General operations | $15,000 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Pewabic Society Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| University Presbyterian Church | General operations | $15,000 |
| Catch | General operations | $10,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | General operations | $10,000 |
| Vista Maria | General operations | $10,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Membership | $4,050 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Hempstead
- David P Larsen
- David B Stephens
Questions people ask
Does Matilda R Wilson Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Meetings are held in april and november.
How much does Matilda R Wilson Fund give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Matilda R Wilson Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists David M Hempstead (President), David P Larsen (Secretary) and David B Stephens (Treasurer).
What does Matilda R Wilson Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.