The Matilda R. Wilson Fund primarily provides support for the arts, youth agencies, higher education, and social services, The foundation gives to organizations within the following fields of interest:
Projects serving the following populations are of special interest:
The Matilda R. Wilson Fund has funded 119 grants to 53 organizations totaling $7,226,397 over the past five years. Past awardees include: The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division, Academy of International Business, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Children's Center of Wayne County, Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, and Math Corps.
The Matilda R. Wilson Fund was established in 1944 in Michigan. The foundation does not maintain a website. Please contact the foundation to verify eligibility prior to submission of a full application. Funds may be used for the following purposes:
Proposals are accepted throughout the year and reviewed by the board in January, April, and September. Initial approach should be with a Letter of Intent. Applicants should be prepared to provide a detailed description of the project and amount of funding requested. Contact the foundation directly for more information.
Awards vary based on scope and size of project. Awards are up to $500,000. The most common grant amount is $25,000.