Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation
Accepts applications
Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,081 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,475 and the largest $42,035. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$173,081
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,475
- Largest grant$42,035
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $175,566 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $168,458 | 17 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $175,566 | 17 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $173,081 | 19 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sheri Powers President PO Box 254, Adrian, MI 49221 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (517) 902-5442 |
| What to submit | FOR SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT APPLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES, GO TO: www.elizabethwilsonfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Various - go to website |
| Restrictions | GO TO WEBSITE: www.elizabethwilsonfoundation.org |
What Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19 | $173,081 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lenawee County Education Foundation | Unrestricted general | $42,035 |
| Tecumseh Center for the Arts | Unrestricted general | $31,000 |
| Adrian Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $24,000 |
| Blissfield Community Schools | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Croswell Opera House | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Tecumseh Pops Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Madison Community Schools | Unrestricted general | $5,373 |
| City of Tecumseh | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Tecumseh Parks & Recreation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Adrian School Educational Foundation | Unrestricted general | $3,475 |
| River Raisin Ragtime Revue | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Adrian College | Unrestricted general | $2,150 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Friends of Tecumseh Schools Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $1,800 |
| Tecumseh High School | Color guard uniforms & | $1,738 |
| Tecumseh Youth Theatre | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Tecumseh Public Schools | Unrestricted general | $800 |
| Clinton Elementary Schools | Unrestricted general | $800 |
| Onsted Elementary School | Unrestricted general | $410 |
Officers and trustees
- Theresa Powers
- Sheri Powers
- Jeanette Meyer
- Mandy Kruse
- Coralia Zevli
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various - go to website.
How much does Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation give?
$173,081 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,475.
Who runs Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Theresa Powers (Trustee), Sheri Powers (President/Treasurer), Jeanette Meyer (Vice President) and Mandy Kruse (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.