Improving Lives Foundation
Historical FunderBaton Rouge, Louisiana · EIN 81-1909898 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL AND MICHELE WILSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 8687 ELLIOT RD, BATON ROUGE LA 70817 |
| Phone | 2257733224 |
| MWILSON@MMRGROUP.COM | |
| Form and materials | None |
| Deadlines | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | None |
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
50% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Veterinary Mission | Lynwood, WA | Mission to romania | $6,000 |
| Christian Prihor College Fund | Lafayette, LA | College fund | $6,000 |
| Hope Church of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | Charity | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church of New Roads | New Roads, LA | Charity | $5,000 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame | St Louis, MO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Starfish Project | Olaithe, KS | Charity | $2,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($7,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $51,700 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349101898
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1909898
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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