Niles Foundation
Invitation OnlyFenton, Michigan · EIN 46-1463771 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $900 and $3,950.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Center of Hope | Fenton, MI | Financial assistance | $25,000 |
| Freeland Community Schools | Freeland, MI | Financial assistance | $10,000 |
| Sl Smoke 910U Fastpitch Softball | London, KY | Financial assistance | $4,360 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region | Bay City, MI | Financial assistance | $3,950 |
| Greater Michigan Construction Academy | Midland, MI | Financial assistance | $3,500 |
| Mason Middle School | Waterford, MI | Financial assistance | $2,214 |
| St Jude's Heroes | Memphis, TN | Financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Free Bikes 4 Kidz | Glen Arbor, MI | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Linden High School | Linden, MI | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Suicide Resource and Response Network | Saginaw, MI | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| The Way Coffee Co | Fenton, MI | Financial assistance | $900 |
| Build Better Foundation | Brighton, MI | Financial assistance | $500 |
| Food Pantry of Carroll County | Carrollton, KY | Financial assistance | $500 |
| Laff Pathway | Linden, MI | Financial assistance | $250 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($13,224). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,398 | 17 |
| 2024 | $39,502 | 10 |
| 2023 | $55,929 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622029349100222
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1463771
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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