TLC Foundation
TLC Foundation is a private foundation based in Chesterfield Township, Michigan. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
TLC Foundation at a glance
In short: TLC Foundation gave $58K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $57,500
- -9.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,750
- -36.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $741,307
- -11.0% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Michigan (96% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TLC Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 48384 Forbes, Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047
Phone: (586) 948-3616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TLC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Reunite the Fight ($10K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 4% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How TLC Foundation gives
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2022) to $64K (2021). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reunite the Fight Plymouth, MI | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Oak Park, MI | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Detroit, MI | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Mi Dyslexia St Clair, MI | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Childre Taylor, MI | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Inc Clinton Township, MI | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Blue Water Area Humane Soc North Street, MI | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, MI | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $741,307 | $-982 | $90,587 | $57,500 | 10 | $57,500 | $125 | $64,072 |
| 2021 | $832,876 | $24,000 | $100,766 | $63,720 | 7 | $63,720 | $345 | $74,193 |
| 2020 | $909,642 | $36,710 | $34,550 | — | — | — | $5,065 | $60,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TLC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Forgotten Harvest describes its mission as relieving hunger in Metro Detroit and preventing nutritious food waste; Reunite the Fight says it helps veterans succeed in daily life after returning to civilian life; and Turning Point says it empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence through services, resources, and community advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $57,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants were $10,000 each to Reunite the Fight and Forgotten Harvest. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank; $5,000 each to MI Dyslexia, Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, and Turning Point; and $2,500 each to Blue Water Area Humane Society, Leader Dogs for the Blind, and the Alzheimer’s Association.
The supported organizations describe their work as including food assistance, veteran support, services for survivors of violence, and training in safe and independent travel for people who are blind or visually impaired. Leader Dogs for the Blind received $2,500, and describes its mission as empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Anthony Calliea as President/Trustee and Collette Calliea as Vice-President.
TLC Foundation is led by Anthony Calliea, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Anthony Calliea
President
On filings since 2020
$33K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Collette Callliea
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $33K, to Anthony Calliea (President/Tr).
Frequently asked questions about TLC Foundation
How much does TLC Foundation give each year?
TLC Foundation gave $58K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $64K across 7 grants.
What is TLC Foundation's typical grant size?
TLC Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,750, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TLC Foundation give grants?
TLC Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Who are TLC Foundation's largest grantees?
TLC Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Reunite the Fight ($10,000), Forgotten Harvest ($10,000) and Gleaners Community Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is TLC Foundation?
TLC Foundation reported $741K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does TLC Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TLC Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TLC Foundation's EIN?
TLC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3624956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does TLC Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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