Jacques M Littlefield Foundation
Invitation OnlyMenlo Park, California · EIN 46-4198085 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.6M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$44.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,464.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
68% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonshot Edventures | Denver, CO | Operating support | $765,576 |
| Common Cause North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | Voter engagement | $180,454 |
| Tides Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Movement voter fund | $150,000 |
| Hadanou Collective | Denver, CO | Montessori on wheels | $131,763 |
| Children Now | Oakland, CA | Children's movement of ca | $131,209 |
| Democracy North Carolina | Morrisville, NC | Voter engagement | $121,648 |
| You Can Vote | Durham, NC | Voter protection | $100,464 |
| North Carolina Black Alliance | Raleigh, NC | Voter engagement | $100,000 |
| Earth Force | Denver, CO | Operating support | $85,125 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Pre K-12 food distribution | $83,562 |
| Sojourners | Washington, DC | Voter protection | $79,972 |
| Rising Sun | Oakland, CA | Operating support | $75,000 |
| State Voices | Washington, DC | Voter engagement | $75,000 |
| Voteriders | Washington, DC | Voter protection | $74,951 |
| North Carolina Voter Project | Raleigh, NC | Voter engagement | $57,101 |
| Children's Health Council | Palo Alto, CA | Operating support | $54,613 |
| Brightline Defense Project | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Fossil Free Media | Concord, NH | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Society of Environmental Journalists | Washington, DC | Fellowship program | $50,000 |
| Yes Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond, CA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | Climate ecosystem support | $48,826 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Nourish Colorado | Denver, CO | Fresh & local school fund | $25,000 |
| Innovate Public Schools | Menlo Park, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Paradox Community Trust | Telluride, CO | Rural homes | $690 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonshot Edventures | Denver, CO | Operating support | $1,198,787 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Pre K-12 food distribution | $150,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,575,954 | 27 |
| 2024 | $2,975,038 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,989,800 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602189349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4198085
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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