Payne Family Trust
Payne Family Trust is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4.8M. Net investment income was $882K.
Payne Family Trust at a glance
In short: Payne Family Trust gave $4.8M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $797K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,779,097
- +3501.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $796,516
- +3501.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $477,910
- Primary geography
- Alabama (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Payne Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Poverty Law Center ($2.4M). Together the top 6 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 30 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Payne Family Trust gives
- Giving grew 2887% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2023) to $4.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Support of Daily Operations | $2,389,548 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | Support of Daily Operations | $955,819 |
| National Organization for Women Washington, DC | Support of Daily Operations | $477,910 |
| AIDS United Washington, DC | Support of Daily Operations | $477,910 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | Support of Daily Operations | $238,955 |
| Stonewall National Museum & Archives Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Support of Daily Operations | $238,955 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $968,436 | $4,865,249 | $4,779,097 | 6 | $4,781,716 | $881,506 | $159,335 |
| 2023 | $3,888,439 | $1,266,143 | $195,032 | $132,711 | 6 | $134,680 | $109,419 | $147,132 |
| 2022 | $2,636,812 | $-159,324 | $260,293 | $188,401 | 6 | $190,242 | $69,222 | $143,322 |
| 2021 | $3,060,890 | $593,370 | $222,901 | $160,000 | 6 | $162,027 | $532,574 | $157,819 |
| 2020 | $2,653,617 | $-17,984 | $267,649 | $205,791 | 6 | — | — | $151,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Payne Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Payne Family Trust's only listed officer is Comerica Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Comerica Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $26K, to Comerica Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Payne Family Trust
How much does Payne Family Trust give each year?
Payne Family Trust gave $4.8M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 6 grants.
What is Payne Family Trust's typical grant size?
Payne Family Trust's median grant in 2024 was $477,910, and its average grant was $796,516, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Payne Family Trust give grants?
Payne Family Trust gives mostly in Alabama: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Payne Family Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Payne Family Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Daily Operations" (6 grants).
Who are Payne Family Trust's largest grantees?
Payne Family Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Poverty Law Center ($2,389,548), National Wildlife Federation ($955,819) and National Organization for Women ($477,910), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Payne Family Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Payne Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $159K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Payne Family Trust's EIN?
Payne Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7149382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Payne Family Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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