Little Red Foundation
Little Red Foundation is a private foundation based in Clinton, Iowa. Its 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing financial support to families impacted by congenital heart disease.
Little Red Foundation at a glance
In short: Little Red Foundation gave $46K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,708
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,177
- +49.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $34,309
- +53.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Little Red Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists an online application. Awards are made as needed by committee.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline is listed.
- Deadline
- No deadline is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Alisse Thomas
Mailing address: 1956 Millcrest Ct, Clinton, IA 52732
Phone: (563) 249-0940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Little Red Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Wisconsin ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Wisconsin received the largest share of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Little Red Foundation gives
- In 2025 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Health Care | $10,000 |
| US Bank Clinton, IA | Mortgage Payments | $3,596 |
| Fur Property Management Madison, WI | RENT | $3,129 |
| Renew Rockford Rentals Rockford, IL | RENT | $3,057 |
| La Michocana Rentals EUA Claire, WI | RENT | $2,250 |
| Guild Mortgage Cedar Rapids, IA | Mortgage Payment | $2,216 |
| PMI Property Pros Milwaukee, WI | RENT | $1,960 |
| BP Clinton, IA | Gas Cards | $1,866 |
| Newrez LLC Fort Washington, PA | Mortgage Payments | $1,865 |
| Iraaap LLC West Dundee, IL | RENT | $1,850 |
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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 | $34,309 | $72,789 | $60,773 | $45,708 | 21 | $45,708 | $43 | $1,655 |
| 2024 | $22,292 | $57,775 | $71,731 | $40,819 | 28 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $36,239 | $60,718 | $31,373 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Little Red Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing financial support to families impacted by congenital heart disease. Its 2025 grants included payments identified for health care, rent, mortgage payments, and gas cards.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $45,708. Grant amounts ranged from $190 to $10,000, with a median of $1,800. The largest listed grant was $10,000 to Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for health care. Other notable grants included $3,596 to US Bank for mortgage payments, $3,129 to Fur Property Management for rent, $3,057 to Renew Rockford Rentals for rent, and $2,250 to La Michocana Rentals for rent.
The filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (58%), Iowa (18%), Illinois (18%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Virginia (2%).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Bentley as director, and Mark Thomas and Alisse Thomas as co-directors.
Little Red Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alisse Thomas
Co- Director
Co Director → Co- Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Thomas
Co- Director
Co Director → Co- Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bentley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eileen Espey (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Vicki Beckwith (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Red Foundation
How much does Little Red Foundation give each year?
Little Red Foundation gave $46K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 28 grants.
What is Little Red Foundation's typical grant size?
Little Red Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,177, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Little Red Foundation give grants?
Little Red Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (18%) and Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clinton, IA (3 grants), Madison, WI (3 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Little Red Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Little Red Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rent" (12 grants).
Who are Little Red Foundation's largest grantees?
Little Red Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Wisconsin ($10,000), US Bank ($3,596) and Fur Property Management ($3,129), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Little Red Foundation?
Little Red Foundation reported $34K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Little Red Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing financial support to families impacted by congenital heart disease. Its 2025 grants included payments identified for health care, rent, mortgage payments, and gas cards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Little Red Foundation?
The filing lists an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Little Red Foundation's EIN?
Little Red Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4217106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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