The Royal Little Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Royal Little Family Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $749,700 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$749,700
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$22.6 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $812,000 the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $969,000 | 78 | $19.6 million |
| 2023 | $812,000 | 68 | $21.3 million |
| 2024 | $749,700 | 60 | $22.6 million |
How to apply
The Royal Little Family Foundation 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.
What The Royal Little Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $220,000 |
| Washington | 17 | $170,000 |
| Rhode Island | 17 | $145,200 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $80,000 |
| New York | 4 | $60,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $26,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Series of Boston | Support of daily operations | $120,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Support of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Effingham Preservation Society | Support of daily operations | $30,000 |
| Brookline Community Foundation Inc | Support of daily operations | $25,000 |
| Lyford Cay Foundation Inc | Support of daily operations | $25,000 |
| Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation | General financial support | $25,000 |
| Pacific Bonsai Museum | Support of daily operations | $25,000 |
| Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative | Support of daily operations | $21,500 |
| Green Mountain Conservation Group | General financial support | $20,000 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Cntr | Support for daily | $20,000 |
| Creature Conserve | Support of daily operations | $20,000 |
| Fabnewport Inc | Support of daily operations | $16,500 |
| Barnstormers Inc | Support of daily operations | $15,000 |
| Steere House | Courtyard revitalization | $15,000 |
| Ensemble Studio Theater Inc | General financial support | $15,000 |
| Sawhorse Revolution | Support of daily operations | $15,000 |
| Sound Action | Support of daily operations | $15,000 |
| The Dove Project - General Ops | Support of daily operations | $14,000 |
| Aquidneck Community Table | Support of daily operations | $12,500 |
| Button Hole | Support of daily operations | $10,800 |
| Chocorua Lake Conservacy | Legal fees for owls fight | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Support for daily | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Theatre and Workshop Center Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Mint Theater Company Inc | Female artist initiative | $10,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame Incorporated | For the team fame youth | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Hurricane milton and helene | $10,000 |
| RJS Kids | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Chinatown Community Land Trust | Rowhouse preservation | $10,000 |
| Big Cat Rescue Corp | General financial support | $10,000 |
| Journeymen Institute | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Haven | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust | Support of daily operations | $8,500 |
| Bike Works Seattle | Support of daily operations | $7,000 |
| Furkids Inc | Destination furkids capital | $5,000 |
| Wakefield Food Pantry | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| Putney School | For youth travel abroad | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Cardiology research | $5,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Association | General financial support | $5,000 |
| Newport County YMCA | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Comerica Bank
Questions people ask
Does The Royal Little Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Royal Little Family Foundation give?
$749,700 in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Royal Little Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Comerica Bank (Trustee).
What does The Royal Little Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.