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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-1485403

Re Olds Foundation

A private foundation in East Lansing, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 53 grants and $275,375 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Diana Tarpoff
PO Box 4900
East Lansing, MI 48826
(517) 332-0234
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.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $275,375

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $4,498,514

  • Tax year 2023

    $236,875

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $4,339,789

  • Tax year 2022

    $276,565

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $4,160,129

  • Tax year 2021

    $266,350

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $5,115,639

  • Tax year 2020

    $238,715

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $4,726,673

  • Tax year 2019

    $232,675

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $4,198,714

  • Tax year 2018

    $214,958

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $3,600,056

Grants paid in 2024

53 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Impression 5 Science MuseumLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $25,000
  2. Woldumar Nature CenterLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $25,000
  3. Charlotte School Band BoostersCharlotte, MI

    Project - music in motion

    $15,000
  4. HighfieldsOnondaga, MI

    Matching challenge - community services programs

    $15,000
  5. Communities in Schools-LansingLansing, MI

    Basic needs in greater lansing/ general purpose

    $12,000
  6. Child & Family CharitiesLansing, MI

    General purpose/ project - impression 5 interactive magnetic garden wall

    $12,000
  7. Re Olds Transportation MuseumLansing, MI

    Project - signage installation and landscaping

    $12,000
  8. Wildside Rehabilitation & EducationEaton Rapids, MI

    Project - adx-handheld x-ray system/ general purpose

    $12,000
  9. Allen Neighborhood CenterLansing, MI

    Project - neighbors in need

    $10,000
  10. Everett High SchoolLansing, MI

    Project - iconic lansing

    $10,000
  11. Greater Lansing Food BankBath, MI

    Backpack program

    $10,000
  12. Mitten Misfits Farm SanctuaryGrand Ledge, MI

    Project - safer pastures fencing

    $10,000
  13. Experiential InkBellaire, MI

    General purpose

    $9,000
  14. Wai-Iam IncLansing, MI

    Project - club rise infrastructure improvement

    $9,000
  15. Brotherhood Against DrugsLansing, MI

    Project - magic of literacy program (mol)

    $5,000
  16. Canter MichiganCommerce TWP, MI

    Project - advance education to msu veterinary students

    $5,000
  17. Canines for ChangeDimondale, MI

    Canines for change training and enrichment CTR.

    $5,000
  18. Eaton County Humane SocietyOlivet, MI

    Project - eaton county spay/neuter program

    $5,000
  19. Lansing SymphonyLansing, MI

    Link up - young people's concert

    $5,000
  20. Patriarche Park Pickleball AssociationMason, MI

    Project - court signage sponsor

    $5,000
  21. US Naval Sea CadetsLansing, MI

    Project - scholarships/training fees

    $5,000
  22. Trojan AthleticsEast Lansing, MI

    Summer track & field

    $5,000
  23. Rescue of Southern Sudan Village PeopleLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $4,000
  24. Camp Hayo-Went-HaCentral Lake, MI

    General purpose

    $3,500
  25. YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-HaTraverse City, MI

    General purpose

    $3,500
  26. All-Of-Us Express Children's TheatreLansing, MI

    Earmarked for play scripts for 6 shows

    $3,000
  27. Historical Society of MichiganLansing, MI

    Mi history day

    $3,000
  28. East Lansing Public SchoolsEast Lansing, MI

    Signage/ sponsorship/ marketing - msan student conference

    $2,500
  29. Cinderella's Closet of Mid-MichiganEaton Rapids, MI

    Project - re-stock the closet

    $2,500
  30. Next Generation Family ServicesLansing, MI

    Earmarked for supplies and scholarships

    $2,500
  31. Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncPocatello, ID

    Lansing chapter - lumber and soft goods

    $2,500
  32. Grit Glam and GutsEast Lansing, MI

    General purpose

    $2,300
  33. Gospel Army Black History GroupJackson, MI

    Project - student living history uniforms

    $2,000
  34. Saving the Scales Reptile RescueDansville, MI

    Project - bearded dragon enclosure expansion

    $1,600
  35. Crime Stoppers of Mid-MichiganLansing, MI

    2024 fundraising breakfast

    $1,500
  36. Dr Martin Luther King Jr CommissionLansing, MI

    Earmark - 2025 DR. Martin luther king day of celebration

    $1,500
  37. Cherryland Humane SocietyTraverse City, MI

    General purpose

    $1,000
  38. East Lansing Educational FoundationEast Lansing, MI

    General purpose

    $1,000
  39. Lake Charlevoix AssociationCharlevoix, MI

    General purpose

    $1,000
  40. Leelanau SchoolGlen Arbor, MI

    General purpose

    $1,000
  41. Mikey 23 FoundationLansing, MI

    General purposes

    $1,000
  42. Nature ConservancyMerrifield, VA

    Conservation partner of the michigan nature conservancy

    $1,000
  43. Todd Martin Youth LeadershipLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $1,000
  44. Reach Studio Art CenterLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $1,000
  45. Riverwalk TheatreLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $1,000
  46. Torch Lake Protection AllianceBellaire, MI

    General purpose

    $1,000
  47. Michigan Science Teachers AssociationOkemos, MI

    General purpose

    $800
  48. Wkar TVEast Lansing, MI

    General purpose

    $600
  49. Capital Area Humane SocietyLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $500
  50. Waverly RoboticsLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $500
  51. Tip of the Mitt Watershed CouncilPetoskey, MI

    2025 renewal of membership - donation

    $500
  52. Lansing Regional Chamber of CommerceLansing, MI

    General purpose

    $475
  53. The Sparrow Hospital FoundationLansing, MI

    Hats in the garden

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services4 grants $33,50030% of the total
  2. Animals7 grants $28,10025% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture1 grant $10,0009% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $9,0008% of the total
  5. Mental health1 grant $5,0005% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $5,0005% of the total
  7. 7 other causes12 grants $20,10018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan52 grants $274,375
  2. Virginia1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Emily Polo Reo TateDIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Greggory StephensDIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Patti SchaferSECRETARY Hours 4Pay $3,621
  • Diana TarpoffCO-CHAIR Hours 6Pay $0
  • Deborah StephensCO-CHAIR Hours 4Pay $0

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