The Littlejohn Family Foundation
The Littlejohn Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Established in August 1997, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on advancing educational equity, arts and culture, environmental conservation, and historical preservation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.7M
-7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-2.1% YoY
Grant Count
25
-10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education & Educational Equity – Supporting programs that advance educational equity and scholarly research
- Arts & Culture – Funding initiatives that bring together artists, poets, and composers
- Environmental Conservation – Cultivating responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia's natural resources through education, conservation, and research
- Historical Preservation – Supporting educational and research institutions that preserve and interpret Georgia history and the state's role in American history
- Youth Education & Knowledge Preservation – Programs serving the community and nation through educational initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded approximately $1.43 million in grants in its most recent filing year. Specific grant programs include:
Grant Range
$1,000 – $383,333
Average Grant
Varies by program ($5,000–$45,000 depending on focus area)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Georgia (primary focus, particularly Savannah and coastal Georgia)
- New York
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $11.6 million
- Total Giving: $1.46 million
- Annual Revenue: $1.13 million
- Annual Expenses: $1.56 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Giving Rate: 12.4%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,738,449 | $11,574,292 | $12,002,332 |
| Revenue | $2,132,155 | $1,125,237 | $1,873,795 |
| Expenses | $1,525,415 | $1,564,632 | $926,953 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,435,233 | $1,461,833 | $848,334 |
| Net Investment Income | $328,947 | $556,959 | $1,263,683 |
| Distributable Amount | $690,068 | $622,176 | $642,674 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Angus C Littlejohn – President (1 hour per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGUS C LITTLEJOHN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LESLIE LITTLEJOHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDSAY SHANAHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANGUS LITTLEJOHN III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 18 West Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (215) 641-8300
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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