Little Tigers Foundation

Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 20-1044159

Little Tigers Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.

Little Tigers Foundation at a glance

In short: Little Tigers Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.

Annual giving (2020)
$1,104
Grants made (2020)
1
Average grant
$1,104
Median grant
$1,104
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Little Tigers Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2020

Equestrian Connections: $1KEquestrian Connections$1K

The largest 2020 recipient was Equestrian Connections ($1K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Libertyville

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500$1K$1.5K1 grant2020

In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Equestrian Connections Libertyville, ILLiquidating Donation$1,104
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearExpensesGrants paidGrants
2020$1,104$1,1041

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Little Tigers Foundation is led by Evelyn C. Arkebauer, Director & President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Evelyn C. Arkebauer

    Director & President

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Diana Lee

    Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • J. Todd Arkebauer

    Director, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Tigers Foundation

How much does Little Tigers Foundation give each year?

Little Tigers Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Little Tigers Foundation operate?

Little Tigers Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is Little Tigers Foundation's EIN?

Little Tigers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1044159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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