The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc
The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $145K. Net investment income was $155K.
The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc gave $145K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $145K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,528
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $144,528
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $144,528
- Total assets
- $2,188,587
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgia Institute of Technology ($145K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 T Gordon Little Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $129K (2021) to $188K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Continuing Fellowships | $144,528 |
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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 | $2,188,587 | $185,798 | $179,139 | $144,528 | 1 | $145,828 | $154,741 | $137,873 |
| 2023 | $2,181,928 | $290,041 | $173,344 | $140,188 | 1 | $141,428 | $261,659 | $125,219 |
| 2022 | $2,065,231 | $94,936 | $177,566 | $142,560 | 1 | $144,055 | $64,491 | $133,730 |
| 2021 | $2,147,861 | $322,735 | $166,617 | $128,992 | 1 | $130,457 | $288,440 | $151,654 |
| 2020 | $1,991,743 | $97,908 | $232,854 | $188,148 | 1 | — | $68,881 | $132,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc is led by D. Jack Sawyer Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
D. Jack Sawyer Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa B. White
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E. Torres
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 T Gordon Little Foundation Inc
How much does The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc give each year?
The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc gave $145K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 1 grant.
How large is The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc?
The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc operate?
The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc's EIN?
The T Gordon Little Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3045753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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