Private foundation · EIN 38-1485403 · East Lansing, Michigan

Re Olds Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 53 grants paid, $275K total, median $3,000. 98% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: No assistance to individuals. Assistance restricted to institutions organized in the united states of america.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$275K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MI
98%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.5M

How to apply

Letter form with supporting information on the project. Contact: Diana Tarpoff, Po Box 4900, East Lansing, Mi, 5173320234 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: No assistance to individuals. Assistance restricted to institutions organized in the united states of america.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

53 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Impression 5 Science MuseumLansing, MIGeneral purpose$25K
Woldumar Nature CenterLansing, MIGeneral purpose$25K
Charlotte School Band BoostersCharlotte, MIProject - music in motion$15K
HighfieldsOnondaga, MIMatching challenge - community services programs$15K
Communities in Schools-LansingLansing, MIBasic needs in greater lansing/ general purpose$12K
Child & Family CharitiesLansing, MIGeneral purpose/ project - impression 5 interactive magnetic garden wall$12K
Re Olds Transportation MuseumLansing, MIProject - signage installation and landscaping$12K
Wildside Rehabilitation & EducationEaton Rapids, MIProject - adx-handheld x-ray system/ general purpose$12K
Allen Neighborhood CenterLansing, MIProject - neighbors in need$10K
Everett High SchoolLansing, MIProject - iconic lansing$10K
Greater Lansing Food BankLansing, MIBackpack program$10K
Mitten Misfits Farm SanctuaryGrand Ledge, MIProject - safer pastures fencing$10K
Experiential InkBellaire, MIGeneral purpose$9,000
Wai-Iam IncLansing, MIProject - club rise infrastructure improvement$9,000
Brotherhood Against DrugsLansing, MIProject - magic of literacy program (mol)$5,000
Canter MichiganCommerce Township, MIProject - advance education to msu veterinary students$5,000
Canines for ChangeGrand Ledge, MICanines for change training and enrichment ctr.$5,000
Eaton County Humane SocietyOlivet, MIProject - eaton county spay/neuter program$5,000
Lansing SymphonyLansing, MILink up - young people's concert$5,000
Patriarche Park Pickleball AssociationMason, MIProject - court signage sponsor$5,000
US Naval Sea CadetsLansing, MIProject - scholarships/training fees$5,000
Trojan AthleticsEast Lansing, MISummer track & field$5,000
Rescue of Southern Sudan Village PeopleLansing, MIGeneral purpose$4,000
Camp Hayo-Went-HaCentral Lake, MIGeneral purpose$3,500
YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-HaTraverse City, MIGeneral purpose$3,500
All-Of-Us Express Children's TheatreEast Lansing, MIEarmarked for play scripts for 6 shows$3,000
Historical Society of MichiganLansing, MIMi history day$3,000
East Lansing Public SchoolsEast Lansing, MISignage/ sponsorship/ marketing - msan student conference$2,500
Cinderella's Closet of Mid-MichiganEaton Rapids, MIProject - re-stock the closet$2,500
Next Generation Family ServicesLansing, MIEarmarked for supplies and scholarships$2,500
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncLansing, MILansing chapter - lumber and soft goods$2,500
Grit Glam and GutsEast Lansing, MIGeneral purpose$2,300
Gospel Army Black History GroupJackson, MIProject - student living history uniforms$2,000
Saving the Scales Reptile RescueDansville, MIProject - bearded dragon enclosure expansion$1,600
Crime Stoppers of Mid-MichiganLansing, MI2024 fundraising breakfast$1,500
Dr Martin Luther King Jr CommissionLansing, MIEarmark - 2025 dr. martin luther king day of celebration$1,500
Cherryland Humane SocietyTraverse City, MIGeneral purpose$1,000
East Lansing Educational FoundationEast Lansing, MIGeneral purpose$1,000
Lake Charlevoix AssociationCharlevoix, MIGeneral purpose$1,000
Leelanau SchoolGlen Arbor, MIGeneral purpose$1,000
Mikey 23 FoundationLansing, MIGeneral purposes$1,000
Nature ConservancyMerrifield, VAConservation partner of the michigan nature conservancy$1,000
Todd Martin Youth LeadershipLansing, MIGeneral purpose$1,000
Reach Studio Art CenterLansing, MIGeneral purpose$1,000
Riverwalk TheatreLansing, MIGeneral purpose$1,000
Torch Lake Protection AllianceBellaire, MIGeneral purpose$1,000
Michigan Science Teachers AssociationOkemos, MIGeneral purpose$800
Wkar TvEast Lansing, MIGeneral purpose$600
Capital Area Humane SocietyLansing, MIGeneral purpose$500
Waverly RoboticsLansing, MIGeneral purpose$500
Tip of the Mitt Watershed CouncilPetoskey, MI2025 renewal of membership - donation$500
Lansing Regional Chamber of CommerceLansing, MIGeneral purpose$475
The Sparrow Hospital FoundationLansing, MIHats in the garden$100

By state: Michigan 52 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Re Olds Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in East Lansing, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1942. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Re Olds Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form with supporting information on the project. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Re Olds Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $275K across 53 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Re Olds Foundation give?

Michigan (52 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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