Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation
Historical FunderPennington, New Jersey · EIN 38-3372941 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,738 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHERI POWERS PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 254, ADRIAN MI 49221 |
| Phone | 5179025442 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | FOR SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT APPLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES, GO TO: www.elizabethwilsonfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | VARIOUS - GO TO WEBSITE |
| Restrictions | GO TO WEBSITE: www.elizabethwilsonfoundation.org |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenawee County Education Foundation | Adrian, MI | Unrestricted general | $42,035 |
| Tecumseh Center for the Arts | Tecumseh, MI | Unrestricted general | $31,000 |
| Adrian Symphony Orchestra | Adrian, MI | Unrestricted general | $24,000 |
| Blissfield Community Schools | Blissfield, MI | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Croswell Opera House | Adrian, MI | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Tecumseh Pops Orchestra | Tecumseh, MI | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Madison Community Schools | Adrian, MI | Unrestricted general | $5,373 |
| City of Tecumseh | Tecumseh, MI | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Tecumseh Parks & Recreation | Tecumseh, MI | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Adrian School Educational Foundation | Adrian, MI | Unrestricted general | $3,475 |
| River Raisin Ragtime Revue | Tecumseh, MI | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Adrian College | Adrian, MI | Unrestricted general | $2,150 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee | Adrian, MI | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Friends of Tecumseh Schools Orchestra | Tecumseh, MI | Unrestricted general | $1,800 |
| Tecumseh High School | Tecumseh, MI | Color guard uniforms & | $1,738 |
| Tecumseh Youth Theatre | Tecumseh, MI | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Tecumseh Public Schools | Tecumseh, MI | Unrestricted general | $800 |
| Clinton Elementary Schools | Clinton, MI | Unrestricted general | $800 |
| Onsted Elementary School | Onsted, MI | Unrestricted general | $410 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,081 | 19 |
| 2024 | $175,566 | 17 |
| 2023 | $168,458 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102881
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3372941
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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