William T and Frances A Little Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 38-3443723 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.6M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$318.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Junior Golf Association | Mattawan, MI | Red Arrow Golf Course Project | $200,000 |
| Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Foundation | Madison Hts, MI | Scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| Williams Syndrome Association Inc | Newark, NJ | R&D, Communications, Education | $200,000 |
| Dolphins Plus Oceanside Marine Mammal Responder in | Key Largo, FL | Funds for the Construction of a Whale & Dolphin Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in The Florida Keys at the Protect Center | $190,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Funds for Experimental Antisense Oligonucleotide treatment in AA Amyliodosis Clinical Trial under the direction of Dr. Nelson Leung | $180,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Domestic Violence/Victim Services Programs | $165,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations support of staff positions to meet the expanded needs of KRRC's target population | $110,000 |
| Lake Michigan Junior Golf Association Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Program Funding | $106,500 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Culver, IN | Virginia S. & Mark T. Little Summer Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Fcnl Education Fund | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Funds for On-premise tech and facilities upgrades | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | The Little Fund | $100,000 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Holiday Baskets, Technology, after school programs | $93,500 |
| Urban Alliance | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Christian Healthcare Centers Inc | Holland, MI | Funds for X-Ray machine and Pediatric visual field equipment | $75,000 |
| Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Inc | Galesburg, MI | General projects around West Paw Preserve/Paw Paw River Basin | $75,000 |
| Family & Children Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | General Support for WGVU public media | $70,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Battle Creek, MI | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | General Support for WMUK public media | $70,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michi | Detroit, MI | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan I | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Right Sharing of World Resources Inc | Richmond, IN | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | General Support for the Kalamazoo Chapter | $60,000 |
| Senior Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Topeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Braver Angels Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Veterans mental health services | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Warthogs M C | Dorr, MI | Funds to Assist families of fallen and injured 1st responders | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | KNC summer camp scholarship fund for children whose families could not otherwise afford summer camp tuition | $50,000 |
| Project Relentless | Clinton Twp, MI | Veteran support and rehabilitation through sailing | $50,000 |
| Twelve Baskets | Portage, MI | Funds To supplement supplies for residents of Portage, Vicksburg, and Schoolcraft | $50,000 |
| Chasin a Dream Foundation Inc | Hobe Sound, FL | Mindful Haven Project | $35,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center Inc | Juno Beach, FL | Marine Rescue | $35,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Ministry With Community Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Fellowship of Reconciliation Inc | Nyack, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum | Portage, MI | Anchors Anchors Away Campaign | $25,000 |
| Warrior Canine Connection Inc | Boyds, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Feeding kids program | $5,000 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Cancer/Parkinson's Research | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,555,000 | 46 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349101019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3443723
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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