Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $253K.
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation gave $64K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $64,270
- -37.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,854
- -37.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,854
- Total assets
- $2,084,767
- +8.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Salvation Army ($13K). Together the top 5 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−13%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2026) to $123K (2024). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted General | $12,854 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of New Jersey Monroe Township, NJ | Unrestricted General | $12,854 |
| Reeves-Reed Arboretum Summit, NJ | Unrestricted General | $12,854 |
| Hospice Care Program of Muhlenberg Edison, NJ | Unrestricted General | $12,854 |
| The Church of the Holy Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $12,854 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,084,767 | $278,552 | $110,516 | $64,270 | 5 | $79,782 | $252,912 | $123,542 |
| 2025 | $1,925,937 | $256,639 | $140,417 | $102,680 | 5 | $116,278 | $233,690 | $110,734 |
| 2024 | $1,810,214 | $137,002 | $156,833 | $123,350 | 5 | $142,027 | $122,546 | $103,618 |
| 2023 | $1,829,980 | $144,300 | $110,273 | $74,230 | 5 | $92,514 | $130,034 | $100,295 |
| 2022 | $1,796,547 | $225,295 | $114,637 | $74,230 | 5 | $94,693 | $208,557 | $111,065 |
| 2021 | $1,688,280 | $179,311 | $107,022 | $74,480 | 5 | — | $165,819 | $95,836 |
| 2020 | $1,617,415 | $153,405 | $104,869 | $74,230 | 5 | — | $140,380 | $91,219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $39K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $39K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation
How much does Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation give each year?
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation gave $64K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $103K across 5 grants.
What is Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $12,854, and its average grant was $12,854, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation give grants?
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and District of Columbia (20%).
Does Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation's largest grantees?
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The Salvation Army ($12,854), Make a Wish Foundation of New Jersey ($12,854) and Reeves-Reed Arboretum ($12,854), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation?
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy & Harold Littlefield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3597107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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