Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $114,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$114,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $16,000 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $114,500 | 12 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $57,000 |
| New York | 4 | $34,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University | Scholarship | $55,000 |
| Cornell University Corinthia Carter | Scholarship | $28,000 |
| Inland Press Foundation | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Cuny School of Labor and Urban Studies Foundation Inc | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Rochester Community Schools Foundation | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Hampton University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Brown University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University at Buffalo | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Binghampton University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Arkansas | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Baylor University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Comerica Bank
- Elisabeth Reuther Dickmeyer
- Bruce Dickmeyer
- May Mohini Reuther
- Rory Gamble
- Ray Curry
- Jimmie Williams
- Ruthann Hande
Questions people ask
Does Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund give?
$114,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Comerica Bank (Trustee), Elisabeth Reuther Dickmeyer (Trustee), Bruce Dickmeyer (Trustee) and May Mohini Reuther (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.