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Our Little Light Foundation is a private corporation based in ROSEVILLE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Dale R Carlsen. It holds total assets of $9.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2012 to $9.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Our Little Light Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $575K and $635K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $230K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Illinois and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$160K
Based on 16 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.
Our Little Light Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, MA.
Our Little Light Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 27 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $230K.
The application deadline is December 31. Support is provided strictly for registered irs qualified exempt organizations. Funds are intended to benefit programs that help promote the health, well-being, education of children, youth, families. A minimum of 90% of the funds must be allocated towards direct services with at most 10% used toward administration costs. The beneficiary mission must meet the expectations of the foundations focus to promote the health, well-being, education of children, youth, families. Support is primarily for existing and sustainable programs. New programs and programs that are not yet able to report measurable results may be considered on a case by case basis. Beneficiaries must have a procedure in place to ensure that the clients they serve meet certain criteria. Beneficiaries are required to submit an operating budget along with a proposal indicating how/when funding will be spent in order for funds to be distributed and must agree to submit periodic recaps. Variance from proposed use of funds mus.
Our Little Light Foundation is headquartered in ROSEVILLE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn W Carlsen | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dale R Carlsen | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth M Carlsen | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uc Davis FoundationFunding for CIRCLE clinic. | Sacramento, CA | $230K | 2023 |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery IncFunding to support crisis overnight and respite care, wraparound services and specialized infant day care and preschool. | Davis, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Koinonia Family ServicesFunding for Peer Mentorship Program to develop, support and retain valuable workforce to continue quality programs. | Loomis, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Community GrowsFunding for supplies and materials, curriculum and staff for programming to those in need. | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles City College FoundationSupport the Guardian Scholars Program which empowers LACC students who are foster youth. | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Improve Your TomorrowFunding for IYT College Success Center - Our Little Light Foundation Makerspace. | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Project Access Resource CentersFunding to help level the playing field for low-income students with high quality academic support and enrichment activitites. | Orange, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Camp To BelongFunding to Support camps to reunite brothers/sisters in foster care. | Littleton, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| St John'S Program For Real ChangeFunding to support women as they move from crisis to stability. | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Intervention Center For Early ChildFunding for Ounce of Prevention Program to improve the well being of underserved children in Orange County. | Irvine, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Children'S RightsSupport for education program to support legal education advocacy for students in foster care. | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Uc RegentsFoster care resilience support fund. | Davis, CA | $160K | 2022 |
| California CasaFunding for court appointed special advocacy support. | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Casa Of Los AngelesFunding for court appointed special advocacy and juvenile justice support. | Monterey Park, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Young Center Immigrant Children'S RFunding to protect and advance the rights and best interests of immigrant children. | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Powerhouse MinistryHELP FAMILIES WITH ADDICTION ISSUES | Folsom, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Casa Of Monterey CountyFunding for court appointed special advocacy support. | Salinas, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Compassion PlanetMENTORING PROGRAM FOR FOSTER YOUTH | Rocklin, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| A Sense Of HomeFunding to prevent homelessness of youth aging out of foster care. | Hawthorne, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Healthy Smiles Of Orange CountyFunding to provide critical dental care to the underserved children of Orange County. | Garden Grove, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| First Star IncFunding for Guardian Scholar High School/UCLA. | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Stanford Sierra Youth SolutionsFunding to connect youth in foster care to permanent loving families. | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| St John'S ProgramSupport women and children in crisis through residential program. | Sacramento, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of SacramenSupport 125 youth by matching them with big brother or sister. | Sacramento, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Strive LaProvide academic and guidance resources to youth and their families. | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Family HouseFunding to shelter families in need. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
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