The Littlejohn Family Foundation
The Littlejohn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in the arts and culture, education, youth services, ocean and coastal issues, and history.
The Littlejohn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Littlejohn Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), top state Georgia. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,395,833
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,698
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,740,908
- +55.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Littlejohn Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18 West Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (215) 641-8300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Littlejohn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peabody Essex Museum ($383K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 141 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (47%), Massachusetts (31%), New York (14%), Texas (4%), and Rhode Island (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Littlejohn Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 202% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $848K (2022) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Essex Museum Salem, MA | To celebrate outstanding artistic and cultural creativity by collecting, stewarding, and interpreting objects of art and culture in ways that increase knowledge, enrich the spirit, engage the mind, and stimulate the senses | $383,333 |
| Telfair Museum of Art Savannah, GA | Invaluable confluence of arts, culture and history that reaches out to its audience through a diverse schedule of exhibitions and programs | $200,000 |
| Bethesda Academy Savannah, GA | To provide educational, residential, and guidance programs to disadvantaged boys who have been placed in the home for various reasons | $110,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | To preserve the ballets, dance aesthetic, and standards of excellence created and established by its founders; and to develop new work that draws on the creative talents of contemporary choreographers and composers, and speaks to the time in which it is made | $100,000 |
| Savannah Ocean Exchange Savannah, GA | To help accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions from start up companies, all in support of healthy oceans, resilient coastlines, and sustainable shipping | $100,000 |
| Savannah Philharmonic Corporation Savannah, GA | To inform, instruct and enrich the community through orchestral performances; and to promote and increase community knowledge and appreciation of the arts | $90,000 |
| Horizons National Program Savannah Savannah, GA | To advance educational equity by building long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning | $75,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| NYC Summer Stage New York, NY | To Support Accessible, Free Outdoor Performing Arts Festivals | $30,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation New York, NY | To further the pioneering work of alvin ailey by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,740,908 | $13,455,877 | $1,485,861 | $1,395,833 | 27 | $1,399,587 | $6,281,178 | $694,317 |
| 2024 | $10,738,449 | $2,132,155 | $1,525,415 | $1,431,833 | 25 | $1,435,233 | $328,947 | $690,068 |
| 2023 | $11,574,292 | $1,125,237 | $1,564,632 | $1,461,833 | 28 | $1,461,833 | $556,959 | $622,176 |
| 2022 | $12,002,332 | $1,873,795 | $926,953 | $848,334 | 31 | $848,334 | $1,263,683 | $642,674 |
| 2021 | $11,057,486 | $4,634,557 | $1,061,287 | $931,167 | 30 | $931,299 | $2,847,444 | $618,480 |
| 2020 | $8,435,953 | $8,035,293 | $906,106 | $860,884 | 23 | — | $3,095,990 | $401,181 |
| 2018 | $5,391,279 | $355,802 | $1,110,794 | $1,063,250 | 14 | — | $314,508 | $335,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Littlejohn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $694K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for museums, performing arts organizations, educational programs, youth services, and an organization focused on ocean and coastal solutions. For example, the Peabody Essex Museum describes its mission as offering experiences in the arts, humanities, and sciences, while the Telfair Museum of Art describes its work as offering visual culture through collections, education, and exhibitions. The Savannah Philharmonic says it seeks to enrich the community through orchestral performances and promote appreciation of the arts. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,395,833. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $383,333, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $383,333 to the Peabody Essex Museum, $200,000 to the Telfair Museum of Art, $110,000 to Bethesda Academy, $100,000 to New York City Ballet, and $100,000 to Savannah Ocean Exchange. Other grants included $90,000 to Savannah Philharmonic Corporation, $75,000 to Horizons National Program Savannah, and $50,000 to Savannah Classical Academy Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Angus C Littlejohn as president and Leslie Littlejohn, Lindsay Shanahan, and Angus Littlejohn III as trustees.
The Littlejohn Family Foundation is led by Angus C. Littlejohn, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angus C. Littlejohn
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angus Littlejohn III
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Littlejohn
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Shanahan
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 The Littlejohn Family Foundation
How much does The Littlejohn Family Foundation give each year?
The Littlejohn Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 25 grants.
What is The Littlejohn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Littlejohn Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $51,698, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Littlejohn Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Littlejohn Family Foundation give grants?
The Littlejohn Family Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (31%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Littlejohn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Littlejohn Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Littlejohn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Littlejohn Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Peabody Essex Museum ($383,333), Telfair Museum of Art ($200,000) and Bethesda Academy ($110,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Littlejohn Family Foundation?
The Littlejohn Family Foundation reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $694K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Littlejohn Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for museums, performing arts organizations, educational programs, youth services, and an organization focused on ocean and coastal solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Littlejohn Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Littlejohn Family Foundation's EIN?
The Littlejohn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3948281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Littlejohn Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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