Re Olds Foundation
Historical FunderEast Lansing, Michigan · EIN 38-1485403 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$275K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $9,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DIANA TARPOFF |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4900, EAST LANSING MI 48826 |
| Phone | 5173320234 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM WITH SUPPORTING INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS. ASSISTANCE RESTRICTED TO INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. |
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
1% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impression 5 Science Museum | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Woldumar Nature Center | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Charlotte School Band Boosters | Charlotte, MI | Project - music in motion | $15,000 |
| Highfields | Onondaga, MI | Matching challenge - community services programs | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools-Lansing | Lansing, MI | Basic needs in greater lansing/ general purpose | $12,000 |
| Child & Family Charities | Lansing, MI | General purpose/ project - impression 5 interactive magnetic garden wall | $12,000 |
| Re Olds Transportation Museum | Lansing, MI | Project - signage installation and landscaping | $12,000 |
| Wildside Rehabilitation & Education | Eaton Rapids, MI | Project - adx-handheld x-ray system/ general purpose | $12,000 |
| Allen Neighborhood Center | Lansing, MI | Project - neighbors in need | $10,000 |
| Everett High School | Lansing, MI | Project - iconic lansing | $10,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | Lansing, MI | Backpack program | $10,000 |
| Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary | Grand Ledge, MI | Project - safer pastures fencing | $10,000 |
| Experiential Ink | Bellaire, MI | General purpose | $9,000 |
| Wai-Iam Inc | Lansing, MI | Project - club rise infrastructure improvement | $9,000 |
| Brotherhood Against Drugs | Lansing, MI | Project - magic of literacy program (mol) | $5,000 |
| Canter Michigan | Commerce Township, MI | Project - advance education to msu veterinary students | $5,000 |
| Canines for Change | Grand Ledge, MI | Canines for change training and enrichment ctr. | $5,000 |
| Eaton County Humane Society | Olivet, MI | Project - eaton county spay/neuter program | $5,000 |
| Lansing Symphony | Lansing, MI | Link up - young people's concert | $5,000 |
| Patriarche Park Pickleball Association | Mason, MI | Project - court signage sponsor | $5,000 |
| US Naval Sea Cadets | Lansing, MI | Project - scholarships/training fees | $5,000 |
| Trojan Athletics | East Lansing, MI | Summer track & field | $5,000 |
| Rescue of Southern Sudan Village People | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Camp Hayo-Went-Ha | Central Lake, MI | General purpose | $3,500 |
| YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $3,500 |
| All-Of-Us Express Children's Theatre | East Lansing, MI | Earmarked for play scripts for 6 shows | $3,000 |
| Historical Society of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Mi history day | $3,000 |
| East Lansing Public Schools | East Lansing, MI | Signage/ sponsorship/ marketing - msan student conference | $2,500 |
| Cinderella's Closet of Mid-Michigan | Eaton Rapids, MI | Project - re-stock the closet | $2,500 |
| Next Generation Family Services | Lansing, MI | Earmarked for supplies and scholarships | $2,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Lansing, MI | Lansing chapter - lumber and soft goods | $2,500 |
| Grit Glam and Guts | East Lansing, MI | General purpose | $2,300 |
| Gospel Army Black History Group | Jackson, MI | Project - student living history uniforms | $2,000 |
| Saving the Scales Reptile Rescue | Dansville, MI | Project - bearded dragon enclosure expansion | $1,600 |
| Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan | Lansing, MI | 2024 fundraising breakfast | $1,500 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Commission | Lansing, MI | Earmark - 2025 dr. martin luther king day of celebration | $1,500 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | Traverse City, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| East Lansing Educational Foundation | East Lansing, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Lake Charlevoix Association | Charlevoix, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Leelanau School | Glen Arbor, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mikey 23 Foundation | Lansing, MI | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Merrifield, VA | Conservation partner of the michigan nature conservancy | $1,000 |
| Todd Martin Youth Leadership | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Reach Studio Art Center | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Riverwalk Theatre | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Torch Lake Protection Alliance | Bellaire, MI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Michigan Science Teachers Association | Okemos, MI | General purpose | $800 |
| Wkar Tv | East Lansing, MI | General purpose | $600 |
| Capital Area Humane Society | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $500 |
| Waverly Robotics | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $500 |
| Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council | Petoskey, MI | 2025 renewal of membership - donation | $500 |
| Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce | Lansing, MI | General purpose | $475 |
| The Sparrow Hospital Foundation | Lansing, MI | Hats in the garden | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,375 | 53 |
| 2023 | $236,875 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533029349100018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-1485403
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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