Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund
The Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2024, it reported making 12 grants totaling $114,500; all 12 listed grants were for scholarships.
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund gave $115K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,500
- +615.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,542
- +436.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,307,157
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (50% 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 Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75000, Detroit, MI 48275-7874
Phone: (313) 222-9856
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wayne State University ($55K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 51 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (50%), New York (30%), Kansas (13%), Connecticut (2%), and Virginia (2%). The listed 2024 recipients also include organizations in Rhode Island, Arkansas, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% 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 $16K (2023) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | Scholarship | $55,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $28,000 |
| Inland Press Foundation Lawrence, KS | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies New York City, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Rochester Community Schools Foundation Rochester, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Hampton University Hampton, VA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University at Buffalo Albany, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Binghampton University Binghamton, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,307,157 | $92,238 | $128,941 | $114,500 | 12 | $115,719 | $80,688 | $68,549 |
| 2023 | $1,337,324 | $101,032 | $27,144 | $16,000 | 9 | $17,114 | $90,877 | $62,966 |
| 2022 | $1,272,378 | $28,963 | $55,401 | $42,129 | 8 | $43,321 | $19,338 | $63,845 |
| 2021 | $1,298,814 | $91,773 | $91,304 | $78,168 | 12 | $79,394 | $80,635 | $70,527 |
| 2020 | $1,298,347 | $75,276 | $107,298 | $95,000 | 10 | — | $64,486 | $64,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants supported scholarships at universities, a school, and a community schools foundation. The grantees describe a range of educational purposes: Inland Press Foundation says its purpose is to promote education, study, and research related to freedom of speech and of the press; the Rochester Community Schools Foundation says it supports learning for all students through contributions for academics, arts, and athletics. CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies describes its work as preparing community and labor leaders, engaging the public on labor history and social justice, and shaping policy that empowers workers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 12 grants totaling $114,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $55,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards were $55,000 to Wayne State University and $28,000 to Cornell University, both for scholarships. Other notable awards included $15,000 to Inland Press Foundation for a scholarship and $3,000 to CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elisabeth Reuther Dickmeyer, Bruce Dickmeyer, and May Mohini Reuther as trustees; Rory Gamble as president; Ray Curry as secretary-treasurer; Jimmie Williams as chief of staff; and Ruthann Hande as director of education.
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund is led by Rory Gamble, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rory Gamble
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Dickmeyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Reuther Dickmeyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Mohini Reuther
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruthann Hande
Director of Education
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie Williams
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Curry
Secretary- Treasurer
Scretary- Treasurer → Secretary- Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Comerica Bank (2022–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund
How much does Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund give each year?
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund gave $115K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 9 grants.
What is Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,542, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund that year got $4K on average.
Where does Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund give grants?
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Kansas (13%).
Does Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Wayne State University ($55,000), Cornell University ($28,000) and Inland Press Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund?
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants supported scholarships at universities, a school, and a community schools foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund's EIN?
Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7067164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Walter and May Reuther Memorial Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/walter-and-may-reuther-memorial-fund-morg_24c037721b5041118c3bee4695c7627a
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