Jack and Carolyn Little Family
Jack and Carolyn Little Family is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $454K. Net investment income was $174K.
Jack and Carolyn Little Family at a glance
In short: Jack and Carolyn Little Family gave $454K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $227K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $454,003
- +1716.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $227,002
- +808.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $227,002
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Jack and Carolyn Little Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First Baptist Church Houston ($404K). Together the top 2 received $454K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jack and Carolyn Little Family gives
- Giving grew 2927% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $15K (2023) to $454K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $454K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Houston Houston, TX | General support | $404,003 |
| Texas Am Foundation College Station, TX | Scholarships | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $174,691 | $457,125 | $454,003 | 2 | $456,403 | $173,969 | $7,879 |
| 2025 | $285,634 | $61,033 | $30,969 | $25,000 | 1 | $26,200 | $56,264 | $21,361 |
| 2024 | $256,174 | $56,460 | $30,628 | $25,000 | 1 | $26,200 | $51,934 | $20,136 |
| 2023 | $230,530 | $34,545 | $20,250 | $15,000 | 1 | $16,200 | $30,560 | $18,640 |
| 2022 | $216,719 | $31,372 | $27,068 | $22,000 | 1 | $23,200 | $27,504 | $19,282 |
| 2021 | $213,180 | $26,338 | $28,962 | $24,000 | 1 | $25,200 | $22,576 | $19,200 |
| 2020 | $215,820 | $4,915 | $22,369 | $18,000 | 1 | — | $3,986 | $17,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Carolyn Little Family reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jack and Carolyn Little Family is led by Carolyn H. Little, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carolyn H. Little
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack E. Little
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alison L. English
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack E. Little Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jack and Carolyn Little Family
How much does Jack and Carolyn Little Family give each year?
Jack and Carolyn Little Family gave $454K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
Where does Jack and Carolyn Little Family operate?
Jack and Carolyn Little Family has awarded grants in Texas.
How much is Jack and Carolyn Little Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Jack and Carolyn Little Family reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jack and Carolyn Little Family's EIN?
Jack and Carolyn Little Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0624255. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
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