Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust is a private foundation based in Buffalo, Wyoming. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Wyoming, including groups serving seniors, children, families, and animals.
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust at a glance
In short: Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust gave $80K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Wyoming. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,450
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,028
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $562,345
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter demonstrating financial need as the required material and says awards are restricted to organizations serving Johnson County, Wyoming, and residents of Johnson County.
- Review Cycle
- On or around May 15 annually, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- On or around May 15 annually, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Littler Trust Grant Awards
Mailing address: 75 N Main St, Buffalo, WY 82834
Phone: (307) 684-7867
Email: l.pearson@vercpa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Buffalo Senior Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming. The 2024 filing restricts awards to organizations serving Johnson County, Wyoming, and residents of Johnson County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Senior Center Buffalo, WY | Support Services for Seniors | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Buffalo, WY | Provide Funding for Operations | $10,000 |
| Bread of Life Food Pantry Buffalo, WY | Provide Food to Individuals in Need | $10,000 |
| Family Crisis Center Buffalo, WY | Purchase Equipment and Supplies | $7,500 |
| Buffalo Christian School Buffalo, WY | Purchase Recreational Equipment | $5,000 |
| Johnson County Friends Feeding Buffalo, WY | Provide Food to Hungry Children | $5,000 |
| Johnson County YMCA Buffalo, WY | Assist with Membership Program | $5,000 |
| Learning Tree Preschool Buffalo, WY | Purchase Equipment & Supplies | $3,000 |
| Buffalo Youth Baseball Buffalo, WY | Youth Baseball Org | $3,000 |
| Boy Scout Troop 2415 Buffalo, WY | Provide Funding for Scout Activities | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562,345 | $81,182 | $93,156 | $80,450 | 16 | $84,156 | $19,935 | $68,846 |
| 2024 | $574,821 | $63,822 | $77,098 | $67,970 | 16 | $68,098 | $16,329 | $68,033 |
| 2023 | $587,851 | $24,312 | $66,383 | $54,998 | 15 | $65,323 | $18,353 | $58,567 |
| 2022 | $630,366 | $67,019 | $57,280 | $52,282 | 14 | $56,360 | $29,060 | $67,494 |
| 2021 | $620,621 | $59,779 | $65,004 | $54,850 | 14 | — | $15,417 | $60,876 |
| 2020 | $626,153 | $54,797 | $52,512 | $41,670 | 12 | — | $14,219 | $50,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for senior services, food assistance, crisis services, youth activities, education, and organizational operations.
The Buffalo Senior Center describes its mission as providing human services, nutrition programs, transportation, and other services to seniors in Buffalo and Johnson County. The Family Crisis Center says it assists individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, crime, and economic emergencies. Buffalo Christian School describes its mission as providing Bible-centered education in partnership with parents and churches. St Francis Animal Shelter says it provides shelter and care for animals in Johnson County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 16 grants totaling $80,450. Grants ranged from $750 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable awards included $20,000 to Buffalo Senior Center, $10,000 each to Boys and Girls Club and Bread of Life Food Pantry, and $7,500 to Family Crisis Center. Buffalo Christian School received $5,000, and St Francis Animal Shelter received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Connie Goddard, Thomas Berry, and Barry Crago as trustees.
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Berry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Barry Crago
Trustee
On filings since 2022
$3K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Connie Goddard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
$3K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dd Osborn (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Gl Goddard (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Micheal R. Johnson (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Connie Goddard (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust
How much does Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust give each year?
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust gave $80K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 16 grants.
What is Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust's typical grant size?
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,028, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust give grants?
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust gives mostly in Wyoming: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, WY (16 grants).
Does Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust's largest grantees?
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Buffalo Senior Center ($20,000), Boys and Girls Club ($10,000) and Bread of Life Food Pantry ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust?
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust reported $562K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for senior services, food assistance, crisis services, youth activities, education, and organizational operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust's EIN?
Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0320342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Litt -the Ray and Kay Littler Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/litt-the-ray-and-kay-littler-trust-morg_e9af2f8f0e9f42429b02a834abc9190a
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