The John F and Edith L Wilsterman Foundation
Accepts applications
The John F and Edith L Wilsterman Foundation is a private foundation in Flushing, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.5 million and the largest $2.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.5 million
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$58.0 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 1 | $49.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 1 | $53.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 1 | $58.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wilsterman Foundation PO Box 695, Flushing, MI 48433 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (810) 487-8383, apply@wilsterman.org |
| What to submit | Applications to: wilsterman foundation apply@wilsterman.org |
| Deadlines | Application deadline is march 1 |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are restricted to students who have or who will be graduating from a genesee county, Michigan high school. Awards will be granted by an advisory committee for postsecondary education up to 5,000 annually for 4 years. Awards may be used for both undergraduate and graduate education. Once awarded the student shall keep a full time schedule and must maintain a gpa of 2.3, based on a 4.0 scale. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $2.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $2.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Walton
Questions people ask
Does The John F and Edith L Wilsterman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadline is march 1.
How much does The John F and Edith L Wilsterman Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.5 million.
Who runs The John F and Edith L Wilsterman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Walton (President).