Tina De Boer Long Charitable Trust
This organization is a private foundation focused on providing financial support primarily for daily operational needs of various charitable organizations. Its mission centers on animal welfare, environmental causes, and youth development, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of animals and supporting initiatives that benefit young people. The foundation supports a diverse range of nonprofits, including animal shelters, environmental organizations, and youth advocacy groups. While it is based in Michigan, its funding is directed primarily to organizations located outside of the state, particularly in California and Maryland.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities working in animal welfare, environmental conservation, or youth services — especially programs with a California presence — seeking modest unrestricted or operating support and able to secure introductions or nominations.
Good Fit
- • Program work aligns with animal welfare, environmental causes, or youth development.
- • A presence or program in California (historically the largest share of giving).
- • Requests for modest operating support or grants in the observed $1.5K–$25K range.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a trustee, bank administrator, or a previously funded organization.
Geography
Recent grants span four states, but a majority of dollars went to California (roughly 58% in 2023 and an even larger share in 2022), indicating multi‑state but regionally concentrated giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 7 distinct organizations in 2023 (10 in 2022) across animal welfare, environmental, and youth groups; there is some repeat funding but the recipient set is not a tiny closed list despite high dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients exists (four new grantees in 2023), but the public filing and profile indicate grants are made only to preselected nominees and no public submission route was found, so new entrants appear possible but likely via nomination/introduction rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
