The Little Family Foundation
The Little Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $105K. Net investment income was $74K.
The Little Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Little Family Foundation gave $105K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $105,000
- Median grant
- $105,000
- Total assets
- $2,372,429
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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.
Who The Little Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($105K).
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Little Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $105K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Support | $105,000 |
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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 | $2,372,429 | $-44,598 | $142,139 | $105,000 | 1 | $121,335 | $74,439 | $127,245 |
| 2023 | $2,559,166 | $91,203 | $44,980 | — | — | $16,245 | $58,382 | $121,867 |
| 2022 | $2,512,943 | $76,993 | $78,005 | $35,000 | 2 | $50,323 | $152,162 | $115,887 |
| 2021 | $2,513,955 | $215,274 | $80,041 | $50,000 | 10 | $64,999 | $174,768 | $110,517 |
| 2020 | $2,378,722 | $106,918 | $78,208 | $49,600 | 7 | — | $69,555 | $108,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Little Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Little Family Foundation is led by Kathryn Stille, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn Stille
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Little
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Lance
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Lance
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Little
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cortlann Little
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Little
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cynthia McCleary (2020–2021) — President & Director
- Former: Joseph Little (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Richard Little (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
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 The Little Family Foundation
How much does The Little Family Foundation give each year?
The Little Family Foundation gave $105K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Little Family Foundation?
The Little Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Little Family Foundation operate?
The Little Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia.
What is The Little Family Foundation's EIN?
The Little Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4083929. 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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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