Tyler-Little Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 20-0880483 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$684K
Organizations funded116
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$18M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
18% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Zoo Legacy Foundation | Portage, MI | Mezzanine storage units | $80,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Cancer care campaign | $25,000 |
| Farmers Alley Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Season equity sponsor | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Heritage Community of Kalamazoo Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | The ark | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $20,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Seelye-Tyler memorial golf classic | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Benefit dinner | $10,000 |
| First Tee of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Mitch wilson marathon sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Wmu Homer Stryker Md School of Medicine | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo collaborative care program | $10,000 |
| Heritage Community of Kalamazoo Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Education and learning fund | $7,500 |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Gala sponsor | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York | New York, NY | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Ministry With Community | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Drive for Life Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Summer reading program | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ascension Borgess Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Tree of love campaign sponsor | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Public Schools | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Good neighbor fund | $5,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Men's golf program | $5,000 |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Homeworks | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Comstock Community Center | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Family & Children Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Summer camp initiative | $5,000 |
| Family Health Center | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Portage, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Kalamazoo, MI | Building connection capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | New York, NY | Gala sponsor | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes | Battle Creek, MI | Judge sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity | Kalamazoo, MI | Youth concerts sponsor | $5,000 |
| Kesem | Covina, CA | Kalamazoo area | $5,000 |
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Open Doors | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | Mattawan, MI | Parks and trails | $5,000 |
| Rose Hill Foundation | Holly, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | College of engineering and applied science | $5,000 |
| Warm Kids Project | Portage, MI | Library dean's endowment | $5,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | College of fine arts scholarships | $5,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Seita scholars program | $5,000 |
| Wmu Homer Stryker Md School of Medicine | Kalamazoo, MI | College of engineering and applied science | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Family & Children Services | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4S | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theatre Training | Augusta, MI | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Karl kucab memorial golf outing | $3,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Culver, IN | General operating support | $3,000 |
| El Concilio | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Julius & Esther Stulberg Competition | Kalamazoo, MI | Team hope walk sponsor | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | F/K/A kalamazoo bach festival | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Mission | Kalamazoo, MI | Tyler-Little community box office for epic center | $3,000 |
| Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 116 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $684,000 | 116 |
| 2023 | $524,285 | 71 |
| 2022 | $902,284 | 162 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541569349101109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0880483
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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