William and Mary Little Foundation
The William and Mary Little Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in hunger relief, education, the arts, and other areas.
William and Mary Little Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Mary Little Foundation gave $54K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Iowa. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,050
- +64.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,162
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $916,124
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (11 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (27% 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 William and Mary Little Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 Westlake Ave N Ste 310, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 505-9422
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Mary Little Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($15K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in Iowa (27%), Washington (27%), California (16%), Texas (14%), and Washington, DC (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William and Mary Little Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 25 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $800 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% 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 $26K (2023) to $54K (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Support | $14,600 |
| St Thomas High School Medina, WA | General Support | $8,000 |
| Project Hope Washington, DC | General Support | $4,000 |
| KCRW Radio Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $2,750 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $2,250 |
| Crosswalk Center Houston, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Inspiring Hands Inc The Woodlands, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul School Federal Way, WA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Tripoli Houston Rocket Club Houston, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $916,124 | $81,042 | $89,974 | $54,050 | 25 | $66,848 | $71,154 | $55,367 |
| 2024 | $925,056 | $52,801 | $54,833 | $32,800 | 18 | $44,365 | $38,581 | $54,025 |
| 2023 | $927,088 | $26,921 | $40,333 | $26,150 | 14 | $30,085 | $17,755 | $49,115 |
| 2022 | $940,500 | $52,365 | $72,590 | $48,360 | 27 | $62,968 | $42,745 | $51,485 |
| 2021 | $960,725 | $69,571 | $68,430 | $49,400 | 30 | $56,239 | $57,380 | $58,271 |
| 2020 | $959,589 | $40,481 | $68,125 | $54,370 | 37 | — | $30,924 | $51,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Mary Little Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K 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 included organizations whose own stated missions span different fields. For example, Food Lifeline says its mission is to feed people experiencing hunger and work to end hunger. The Palm Springs Art Museum says it creates experiences that expand understanding of ourselves and the world. CrossWalk Center describes its work as providing in-prison character development and re-entry discipleship curriculum. The Mountaineers says its mission is to help people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $54,050. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $14,600, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $14,600 to American Red Cross in Boone, Iowa; $8,000 to St Thomas High School in Medina, Washington; $4,000 to Project HOPE in Washington, DC; $2,750 to KCRW Radio in Santa Monica, California; and $2,500 to Food Lifeline in Seattle, Washington. The filing listed each of these grants as general support.
Other 2025 grants included $2,250 to Palm Springs Art Museum, $2,000 to CrossWalk Center, and $1,400 to The Mountaineers. World Central Kitchen and Children’s Defense Fund each received $800; Autry Museum of the American West and Aperture Foundation each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan M Little, Blake D Little, Matthew R Little, Jonathan Little, Sarah Sburlino, and Elizabeth A Little as trustees.
William and Mary Little Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Blake D. Little
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Little
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Little
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew R. Little
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sburlino
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Little
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/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 William and Mary Little Foundation
How much does William and Mary Little Foundation give each year?
William and Mary Little Foundation gave $54K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 18 grants.
What is William and Mary Little Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Mary Little Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,162, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William and Mary Little Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does William and Mary Little Foundation give grants?
William and Mary Little Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (27%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does William and Mary Little Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William and Mary Little Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William and Mary Little Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Mary Little Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($14,600), St Thomas High School ($8,000) and Project Hope ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William and Mary Little Foundation?
William and Mary Little Foundation reported $916K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William and Mary Little Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span different fields. For example, Food Lifeline says its mission is to feed people experiencing hunger and work to end hunger. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Mary Little Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 William and Mary Little Foundation's EIN?
William and Mary Little Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6502641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William and Mary Little 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William and Mary Little Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-and-mary-little-foundation-morg_83d8062ad2544616af1d4d170b5e6e3f
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