Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust
The Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York, including organizations whose work involves education, health, human services, and community support.
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust gave $423K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Rhode Island. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $422,500
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,412
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,232,290
- +9.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (17 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The trust accepts unsolicited requests by letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Leon C Boghossian Iii
Mailing address: 100 Westminster St Ste 1500, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 274-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Perkins School for the Blind ($40K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 247 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, 20% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 57 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2022) to $439K (2021). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $423K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind Watertown, MA | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Rhode Island Free Clinic Providence, RI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| In-Sight (RI) Warwick, RI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| RI Community Food Bank Providence, RI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| St Andrews School Barrington, RI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Clarke Schools or Hearing and Speech Northampton, MA | Program Support | $13,000 |
| Amos House Providence, RI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Providence Providence, RI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Bradley Hospital Providence, RI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Connecting Children and Families Inc Woonsocket, RI | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,232,290 | $1,034,131 | $587,215 | $422,500 | 57 | $422,500 | $981,034 | $419,779 |
| 2023 | $4,774,875 | $237,733 | $508,349 | $361,550 | 50 | $361,550 | $237,733 | $12,998 |
| 2022 | $4,998,691 | $872,363 | $380,890 | $224,500 | 34 | $224,500 | $872,363 | $393,820 |
| 2021 | $4,551,700 | $929,298 | $583,338 | $438,856 | 54 | $438,856 | $929,123 | $429,303 |
| 2020 | $4,203,024 | $412,652 | $580,954 | $436,585 | 52 | — | $320,259 | $373,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $420K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations serving people with disabilities, providing health services, supporting students, addressing homelessness and poverty, and advancing other community services. For example, Perkins School for the Blind says it serves children and young adults with multiple disabilities and their families, educators, and professionals through education services, accessibility, professional development, and innovation. Amos House describes its mission as helping people help themselves out of homelessness and poverty through vital services and results-oriented programs. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated priorities of the trust.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust made 57 grants totaling $422,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest award was $40,000 to Perkins School for the Blind for program support. Other notable awards included $20,000 to Rhode Island Free Clinic and $15,000 each to IN-SIGHT, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, and St. Andrew’s School, all for program support. The trust also awarded $10,000 each to Amos House, Crossroads Rhode Island, and Hearing Health Foundation for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leon C. Boghossian III and Citizens Bank of RI as trustees.
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Citizens Bank Of RI
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Leon C. Boghossian III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $58K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $58K, to Leon C Boghossian III (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust
How much does Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust give each year?
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust gave $423K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $362K across 50 grants.
What is Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,412, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust give grants?
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust gives mostly in Rhode Island: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (23 grants), Warwick, RI (5 grants), Middletown, RI (2 grants) and Portsmouth, RI (2 grants).
Does Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (57 grants).
Who are Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Perkins School for the Blind ($40,000), Rhode Island Free Clinic ($20,000) and In-Sight (RI) ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust?
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $423K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $420K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations serving people with disabilities, providing health services, supporting students, addressing homelessness and poverty, and advancing other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust?
The trust accepts unsolicited requests by letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust's EIN?
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2994936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ida-ballou-littlefield-memorial-trust-morg_46f1f8d692a14ba88642468ba1e1f969
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