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Little Family Foundation is a private trust based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is The Boston Safe & Deposit Trust Co. It holds total assets of $16.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. According to available records, Little Family Foundation has made 302 grants totaling $3.7M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.9M in 2022 to $812K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $120K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 86 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Washington, Rhode Island, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$123K
Based on 79 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Little Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 302 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, WA, RI.
Little Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.7M across 302 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $120K.
Little Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Little Family Foundation is headquartered in DETROIT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comerica Bank | TRUSTEE | $69K | $0 | $69K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$16.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$16.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
302
Total Giving
$3.7M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
86
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Series Of BostonSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $120K | 2023 |
| Shady Hill SchoolSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pine Street InnSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Cascade Head Biosphere CollaborativeSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Otis, OR | $31K | 2023 |
| Effingham Preservation SocietySUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Effingham, NH | $30K | 2023 |
| The Dove Project - General OpsSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $27K | 2023 |
| Barnstormers IncSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Tamworth, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| Vashon Island Public Schools FoundationGENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Vashon, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Green Mountain Conservation GroupGENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Effingham, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| Lyford Cay Foundation IncSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Sound ActionSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community CntrSUPPORT FOR DAILY | Newport, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Vashon-Maury Island Land TrustSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $17K | 2023 |
| Pacific Bonsai MuseumSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Federal Way, WA | $16K | 2023 |
| Steere HouseCOURTYARD REVITALIZATION | Providence, RI | $15K | 2023 |
| Ensemble Studio Theater IncGENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Creature ConserveSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Newport, RI | $15K | 2023 |
| University Of Rhode IslandFOR URBAN ARTS & CULTURE | Kingston, RI | $15K | 2023 |
| Vashon Senior CenterSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Journeymen InstituteSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vashon Youth And Family ServicesSCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDCARE | Vashon, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Putney SchoolFOR YOUTH TRAVEL ABROAD | Putney, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Chinese Progressive AssociationGENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vashon Maury Island Heritage AssociationSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mint Theater Company IncFEMALE ARTIST INITIATIVE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Chinatown Community Land TrustROWHOUSE PRESERVATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vashon Maury Community Food BankSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fabnewport IncSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Newport, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| Westwind Stewardship GroupSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Classic Stage CompanySUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Ossipee Lake Alliance IncSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Freedom, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Rjs KidsSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashion, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Aquidneck Community TableSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Newport, RI | $9K | 2023 |
| Big Cat Rescue CorpGENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Button HoleSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Providence, RI | $8K | 2023 |
| Vashon Partners In EducationSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $7K | 2023 |
| Robert Potter League For Animals IncSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Newport, RI | $7K | 2023 |
| Vashon Allied ArtsGENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Vashon, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Vashon Island Pet ProtectorsSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Vashon, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Black Farmers CollectiveSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Simmons UniversitySUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Androscoggin Home Healthcare & HospiceSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Lewiston, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Rhode Island Community Food BankSUPPORT FOR DAILY | Providence, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Rhode Island Zoological SocietySUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Providence, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Seattle Academy Of Arts And SciencesSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake Forest CollegeSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Lake Forest, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Bike Works SeattleSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sawhorse RevolutionSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| As 220FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS | Providence, RI | $4K | 2023 |
| High Desert PartnershipSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Burns, OR | $4K | 2023 |