Matilda R Wilson Fund
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-6087665 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBIN L OOSTERVEEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 6TH FLOOR FORD FIELD 1901 ST, ANTOINE ST, DETROIT MI 48226 |
| Phone | 3132597777 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OUTLINING THE NEED AND USE OF FUNDS, 501(C)(3) STATUS, BUDGET, PRIOR HISTORY OF FUNDING |
| Deadlines | MEETINGS ARE HELD IN APRIL AND NOVEMBER. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS ARE IMPOSED; HOWEVER, PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS PREVIOUSLY SUPPORTED |
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
4% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Capital improvements and scholarships | $400,000 |
| Meadow Brook Hall | Rochester, MI | General operations | $200,000 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | Endowment | $75,000 |
| The Children's Foundation | Detroit, MI | Endowment campaign | $75,000 |
| Alma College | Alma, MI | Capital improvements | $50,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | Detroit, MI | General operations and scholarships | $50,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy | Detroit, MI | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Purple Rose Theatre Co | Chelsea, MI | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | General operations | $50,000 |
| Covenant Christian Center | Mt Clemens, MI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan | Farmington Hills, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Scholarship endowment | $25,000 |
| Life Directions | Detroit, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan | Detroit, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Detroit Public Television | Wixom, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | Detroit, MI | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Pewabic Society Inc | Detroit, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| University Presbyterian Church | Rochester, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Catch | Detroit, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Royal Oak, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Vista Maria | Dearborn Heights, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Detroit, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Grand Rapids, MI | Membership | $4,050 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,294,050 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,284,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6087665
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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