Little Extra Assistance Foundation
Little Extra Assistance Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. Its 2024 filing says it provided assistance to people and organizations in need in the local community, reporting $15,476 in grants that year.
Little Extra Assistance Foundation at a glance
In short: Little Extra Assistance Foundation gave $15K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,476
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,407
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $653
- -89.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Little Extra Assistance 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: 9321 Ne 72Nd Ave 12, Vancouver, WA 98665
Phone: (360) 567-0990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Little Extra Assistance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mich and Jessica Haapala ($4K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($11,076), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mich and Jessica Haapala Ridgefield, WA | Provide assistance to families in need during the holiday season. | $4,000 |
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,076 |
| Camas School District Camas, WA | Provide Student Assistance. | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $653 | $19,647 | $20,491 | $15,476 | 11 | $20,491 |
| 2023 | $5,940 | $13,500 | $16,935 | $16,550 | 9 | $16,935 |
| 2022 | $4,125 | $8,593 | $14,466 | $12,240 | 11 | $12,240 |
| 2021 | $9,998 | $10,000 | $2 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to provide assistance to the local community in need. Its 2024 grants included holiday-season assistance to families, tuition assistance, help after a home fire, and student assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $15,476. Grants ranged from $400 to $4,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $4,000 to MICH AND JESSICA HAAPALA for assistance to families in need during the holiday season, $3,000 to an individual recipient HIGH SCHOOL for tuition assistance, and $400 to CAMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT for student assistance. Other grants included holiday-season assistance to families and assistance to an individual whose home had burned down.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists DON KITTERMAN as Chairman; TAMMY KITTERMAN, KRISTY FIRE, CHRISTY LITTLE, and SANDY MCGINNIS as Directors; and ED LITTLE as Executive Dir.
Little Extra Assistance Foundation is led by Ed Little, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ed Little
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Kitterman
Chairman
Officer → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Little
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Fire
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy McGinnis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Kitterman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Little Extra Assistance Foundation
How much does Little Extra Assistance Foundation give each year?
Little Extra Assistance Foundation gave $15K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 9 grants.
What is Little Extra Assistance Foundation's typical grant size?
Little Extra Assistance Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,407, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Little Extra Assistance Foundation give grants?
Little Extra Assistance Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Little Extra Assistance Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Little Extra Assistance Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Little Extra Assistance Foundation?
Little Extra Assistance Foundation reported $653 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What does Little Extra Assistance Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to provide assistance to the local community in need. Its 2024 grants included holiday-season assistance to families, tuition assistance, help after a home fire, and student assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Little Extra Assistance 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 Little Extra Assistance Foundation's EIN?
Little Extra Assistance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4002781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Little Extra Assistance 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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