The Littman Family Foundation Inc
The Littman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethlehem, Connecticut. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations; its 2025 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Littman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Littman Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $641.548), mostly in Connecticut. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,945
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $642
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $174,389
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (9 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (83% 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 Littman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 310 Flanders Rd, Bethlehem, CT 06751
Phone: (203) 266-7824
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Littman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Montessori School ($4K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Connecticut recipients received 83% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC received 7%, California 4%, Illinois 3%, and New York 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Littman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 42 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $368; repeat grants $716. How we count
Medians: $120 first-time, $457 repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $28K (2021). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Montessori School New Preston, CT | General Support | $3,826 |
| Oliver Wolcott Library Litchfield, CT | General Support | $2,035 |
| Greenwoods Counseling Litchfield, CT | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Taft School Watertown, CT | General Support | $1,890 |
| B'nai Israel Southbury, CT | General Support | $1,775 |
| Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Waterbury, CT | General Support | $1,538 |
| National Public Radio Washington, DC | General Support | $1,250 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Community Foundation Waterbury, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| Oswit Land Trust Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $174,389 | $29,408 | $31,483 | $26,945 | 42 | $27,923 | $26,303 | $17,286 |
| 2024 | $176,689 | $35,815 | $27,978 | $23,294 | 40 | $24,419 | $32,735 | $16,775 |
| 2023 | $168,852 | $37,599 | $21,728 | $18,587 | 33 | $18,587 | $34,458 | — |
| 2022 | $161,155 | $9,335 | $21,335 | $17,302 | 33 | $17,302 | $5,302 | — |
| 2021 | $173,202 | $18,124 | $31,970 | $27,635 | 33 | $27,635 | $13,789 | — |
| 2020 | $186,820 | $4,992 | $20,057 | $15,960 | 29 | — | $895 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Littman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, cultural organizations, community services, and other charitable organizations. For example, Oliver Wolcott Library describes its mission as fostering lifelong learning and community interaction, while Waterbury Symphony Orchestra says it provides concerts and educational programs in the Greater Waterbury area and surrounding region. Prime Time House says it assists adults with serious mental illness in finding pathways to independence and productivity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $26,945 through 42 grants. Grants ranged from $50 to $3,826, with a median of $360. The largest grants included Washington Montessori School ($3,826), Oliver Wolcott Library ($2,035), Greenwoods Counseling ($2,000), The Taft School ($1,890), and B’nai Israel ($1,775). Each was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Emily L. Eisen as president, Jonathan Littman as vice president, Andrew W. Eisen as treasurer, and Daniel E. Littman as secretary.
The Littman Family Foundation Inc is led by Emily L. Eisen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily L. Eisen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew W. Eisen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel E. Littman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Littman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Littman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Littman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Littman Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 40 grants.
What is The Littman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Littman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $360, and its average grant was $642, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Littman Family Foundation Inc that year got $368 on average.
Where does The Littman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Littman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Litchfield, CT (10 grants), Waterbury, CT (4 grants), Bethlehem, CT (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Littman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Littman Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Littman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Littman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Washington Montessori School ($3,826), Oliver Wolcott Library ($2,035) and Greenwoods Counseling ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Littman Family Foundation Inc?
The Littman Family Foundation Inc reported $174K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Littman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, cultural organizations, community services, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Littman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Littman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Littman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0631633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Littman Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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