Least of These Foundation
Least of These Foundation is a private foundation based in San Dimas, California. Its 2024 IRS filing reports charitable grants and direct charitable activities, including art workshops, events, internships, and mentoring seminars for students and adults with special needs.
Least of These Foundation at a glance
In short: Least of These Foundation gave $98K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,320
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,555
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $371,294
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Least of These Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 333, San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone: (909) 599-5699
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Least of These Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lifetown ($15K). Together the top 8 received $41K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($57,820), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (49%), Ohio (36%), Tennessee (8%), New York (6%), and Kentucky (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Least of These Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2023) to $124K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $57,820 |
| Lifetown New Albany, OH | Support of Charitable Organization | $15,000 |
| Gigi's Shelter for Dogs Columbus, OH | Support of Charitable Organization | $6,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Support of Charitable Organization | $6,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund Oceanside, CA | Support of Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Support of Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital Memphis, TN | Support of Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Jackson, TN | Support of Charitable Organization | $1,500 |
| Disabled American Veterans Erlanger, KY | Support of Charitable Organization | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $371,294 | $300,000 | $288,900 | $98,320 | 15 | $277,166 | — |
| 2023 | $560,249 | $260,000 | $241,038 | $87,980 | 12 | $227,468 | — |
| 2022 | $548,807 | $200,000 | $411,975 | $123,502 | 11 | $264,405 | — |
| 2021 | $627,394 | $283,405 | $251,772 | $94,410 | 9 | $238,202 | — |
| 2020 | $593,672 | $253,936 | $156,257 | $110,508 | 7 | — | — |
| 2019 | $608,228 | $181,682 | $243,233 | $101,652 | 7 | — | $12,080 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that it conducted and sponsored 657 hours of art workshops, events, internships, and mentoring seminars for students and adults with special needs.
Its 2024 grants included housing assistance, funeral expenses, and support for charitable organizations. Among the supported organizations, Gigi’s Shelter for Dogs says its mission is to provide veterinary care, housing, and logistics support to area pet adopters, including by rescuing dogs from shelters with limited funds. The Gary Sinise Foundation says it supports veterans, military members, first responders, their families, and families of fallen heroes through programs that build communities of support. West TN Healthcare Foundation says it manages endowments that serve needs in rural West Tennessee and provides endowment management services to other nonprofits.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $98,320. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $17,085, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $17,085 each for housing assistance, $15,000 to Lifetown, and $9,750 for housing assistance. Other notable grants included $6,000 each to Gigi’s Shelter for Dogs and Tunnel to Towers, $5,000 to Semper Fi Fund, and $3,000 each to the Gary Sinise Foundation and St Jude’s Children Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Krantz as president and Millicent Collinsworth as vice president.
Least of These Foundation is led by Gary Krantz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Krantz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Millicent Collinsworth
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Least of These Foundation
How much does Least of These Foundation give each year?
Least of These Foundation gave $98K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 12 grants.
What is Least of These Foundation's typical grant size?
Least of These Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,555, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Least of These Foundation give grants?
Least of These Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (36%) and Tennessee (8%).
Does Least of These Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Least of These Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Organization" (8 grants) and "Housing Assistance" (6 grants).
Who are Least of These Foundation's largest grantees?
Least of These Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lifetown ($15,000), Gigi's Shelter for Dogs ($6,000) and Tunnel to Towers ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($57,820), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Least of These Foundation?
Least of These Foundation reported $371K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $300K.
What does Least of These Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that it conducted and sponsored 657 hours of art workshops, events, internships, and mentoring seminars for students and adults with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Least of These Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Least of These Foundation's EIN?
Least of These Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2355397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Least of These Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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