Little Hearts Foundation
Little Hearts Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $185K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $24.
Little Hearts Foundation at a glance
In short: Little Hearts Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,143
- -64.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $185,032
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Little Hearts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin Pets Alive ($3K). Together the top 7 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Little Hearts Foundation gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $27K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | Animal Welfare | $3,000 |
| Mid Hudson Animal Aid Beacon, NY | Animal Welfare | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Kanab, UT | Animal Welfare | $2,000 |
| Bowery Mission New York, NY | Homeless Aid | $2,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Civil Liberties | $2,000 |
| Public Justice Washington, DC | Legal Advocacy | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Reproductive Health Care | $2,000 |
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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 | $185,032 | $24 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 7 | $15,000 | $24 | $9,786 |
| 2023 | $200,008 | $1,561 | $6,600 | $6,000 | 1 | $6,000 | $309 | $10,132 |
| 2022 | $205,672 | $55 | $625 | — | — | — | — | $10,127 |
| 2021 | $205,617 | $23 | $27,525 | $27,000 | 6 | $27,000 | — | $11,369 |
| 2020 | $233,119 | $508 | $450 | — | — | — | — | $11,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Little Hearts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Little Hearts Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bemjamin Penchas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jordan Penchas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zoe Littlepage
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Little Hearts Foundation
How much does Little Hearts Foundation give each year?
Little Hearts Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is Little Hearts Foundation's typical grant size?
Little Hearts Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Little Hearts Foundation give grants?
Little Hearts Foundation gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Utah (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Little Hearts Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Little Hearts Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are Little Hearts Foundation's largest grantees?
Little Hearts Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Austin Pets Alive ($3,000), Mid Hudson Animal Aid ($2,000) and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Little Hearts Foundation?
Little Hearts Foundation reported $185K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Little Hearts Foundation's EIN?
Little Hearts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1582598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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