Our Little Light Foundation
Our Little Light Foundation is a private family foundation based in Roseville, California. Founded in 2012 by the Carlsen Family of Sacramento, the foundation was established to give back to the community. The organization is dedicated to helping children and families across the country through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$631K
+6.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
-21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+36.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on supporting children and families. The organization funds foundations and programs aligned with this mission, though specific program focus areas are not detailed in available materials.
Grantmaking
Recent grants made by the foundation include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across the United States, with demonstrated support for programs in California and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending June 2024)
- Total Assets: $9,063,506
- Total Revenue: $233,325
- Total Expenses: $630,515
- Investment Income and Dividends: $304,443
Staffing
The foundation operates with no employees.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn W Carlsen | President | 4 | — |
| Dale R Carlsen | CFO | 1 | — |
| Beth M Carlsen | Secretary | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address 1400 Rocky Ridge Drive, Suite 280 Roseville, CA 95661
Phone 916-295-1633
Email ourlittlelight2011@gmail.com
Website www.ourlittlelightfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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