Payne Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Payne Family Trust is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $477,910 and the largest $2.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$477,910
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $132,711 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132,711 | 6 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Payne Family Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $2.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $955,820 |
| Virginia | 1 | $955,819 |
| Florida | 1 | $238,955 |
| New York | 1 | $238,955 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Support of daily operations | $2.4 million |
| National Wildlife Federation | Support of daily operations | $955,819 |
| National Organization for Women | Support of daily operations | $477,910 |
| AIDS United | Support of daily operations | $477,910 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Support of daily operations | $238,955 |
| Stonewall National Museum & Archives Inc | Support of daily operations | $238,955 |
Officers and trustees
- Comerica Bank
Questions people ask
Does Payne Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Payne Family Trust give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $477,910.
Who runs Payne Family Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Comerica Bank (Trustee).