Matilda R Wilson Fund
The Matilda R Wilson Fund is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including colleges, arts and cultural institutions, youth-serving organizations, and community organizations.
Matilda R Wilson Fund at a glance
In short: Matilda R Wilson Fund gave $1.3M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Michigan. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,294,050
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,919
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,409,857
- -4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Matilda R Wilson Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Robin L Oosterveen as the contact and requests a letter outlining the need and use of funds, 501(c)(3) status, a budget, and prior funding history. No restrictions are imposed on awards, but priority is given to organizations previously supported.
- Review Cycle
- Meetings are held in April and November.
- Deadline
- Meetings are held in April and November.
- Contact
Application contact: Robin L Oosterveen
Mailing address: 6Th Floor Ford Field 1901 St, Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 259-7777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matilda R Wilson Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan State University ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 126 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 6% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Matilda R Wilson Fund open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 301% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $2.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,409,857 | $2,639,264 | $1,773,281 | $1,294,050 | 24 | $1,505,034 | $1,264,439 | $500,549 |
| 2023 | $13,046,801 | $856,108 | $1,766,337 | $1,284,000 | 24 | $1,491,595 | $503,533 | $560,855 |
| 2022 | $13,411,752 | $274,635 | $2,210,552 | $1,638,900 | 26 | $1,896,588 | — | $692,545 |
| 2021 | $19,266,421 | $1,523,597 | $1,997,587 | $1,381,197 | 23 | $1,672,116 | $861,867 | $845,478 |
| 2020 | $18,821,427 | $759,528 | $2,737,503 | $2,208,700 | 29 | — | $624,814 | $754,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matilda R Wilson Fund reported a distributable amount of $501K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Michigan State University’s stated mission is to help students get scholarships for college, while the Detroit Institute of Arts says it creates experiences that help visitors find personal meaning in art and with each other. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy says it is responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming, and expansion of the Detroit Riverwalk and associated green spaces.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 24 grants totaling $1,294,050. Grant amounts ranged from $4,050 to $400,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest award was $400,000 to Michigan State University for capital improvements and scholarships. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Meadow Brook Hall for general operations; $75,000 each to Beloit College for a capital campaign, the Detroit Institute of Arts for its endowment, and The Children’s Foundation for an endowment campaign; and $50,000 each to Alma College, the College for Creative Studies, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, the Purple Rose Theatre Co, and The Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David M Hempstead as president, David P Larsen as secretary, and David B Stephens as treasurer.
Matilda R Wilson Fund is led by David M. Hempstead, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Hempstead
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David B. Stephens
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
David P. Larsen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to David B Stephens (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Matilda R Wilson Fund
How much does Matilda R Wilson Fund give each year?
Matilda R Wilson Fund gave $1.3M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 24 grants.
What is Matilda R Wilson Fund's typical grant size?
Matilda R Wilson Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,919, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matilda R Wilson Fund that year got $33K on average.
Where does Matilda R Wilson Fund give grants?
Matilda R Wilson Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (10 grants) and Rochester, MI (2 grants).
Does Matilda R Wilson Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Matilda R Wilson Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Matilda R Wilson Fund's largest grantees?
Matilda R Wilson Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan State University ($400,000), Meadow Brook Hall ($200,000) and Beloit College ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Matilda R Wilson Fund?
Matilda R Wilson Fund reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $501K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Matilda R Wilson Fund fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matilda R Wilson Fund?
The filing lists Robin L Oosterveen as the contact and requests a letter outlining the need and use of funds, 501(c)(3) status, a budget, and prior funding history. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Matilda R Wilson Fund's EIN?
Matilda R Wilson Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6087665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Matilda R Wilson Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/matilda-r-wilson-fund-morg_621df15f12874264af203100857984c5
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