The Little Lion Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$526K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Little Lion Foundation?
The Little Lion Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Best Friends Animal Society ($171K), The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc ($102K), Orphan Kitten Club Inc ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $526K in grants to The Little Lion Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Animal Society | $171,450 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | $101,637 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Orphan Kitten Club Inc | $69,540 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | $61,650 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Community Outreach Promoting Emergency Preparedness | $44,014 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Friends of Long Beach Animal Shelter | $31,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Annenberg Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Theodore P Chuffers Foundation | $9,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Petco Love | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Greater Good Charities | $6,368 | 1 | 2023 |
| Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog | $1,773 | 1 | 2022 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,539 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | $95 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2025) to $137K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $23K.
What grants has The Little Lion Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Petsmart Charities Inc | ADOPTIONS, DISASTER RESPONSE | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Petco Love | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $320 |
| 2024 | The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | Pet Welfare | $53,000 |
| 2024 | Best Friends Animal Society | PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $33,750 |
| 2024 | Community Outreach Promoting Emergency Preparedness | — | $17,974 |
| 2024 | The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | SEE PART IV | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Theodore P Chuffers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $1,169 |
| 2023 | Orphan Kitten Club Inc | KITTEN CARE | $29,500 |
| 2023 | The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | Spay/Neuter | $28,142 |
| 2023 | Community Outreach Promoting Emergency Preparedness | — | $26,040 |
| 2023 | Best Friends Animal Society | PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $11,525 |
| 2023 | Petsmart Charities Inc | ADOPTIONS | $7,750 |
| 2023 | Greater Good Charities | SUPPORT FOR RESCUED ANIMALS | $6,368 |
| 2023 | Theodore P Chuffers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40 |
| 2023 | Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | EMPLOYEE MATCHING | $25 |
| 2022 | Best Friends Animal Society | PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $20,475 |
| 2022 | The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | Animal Rescue & Care | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Orphan Kitten Club Inc | KITTEN CARE | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Petsmart Charities Inc | ADOPTIONS | $10,650 |
| 2022 | The Annenberg Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Friends of Long Beach Animal Shelter | Assist with adoptions and healthcare for injured cats and Kittens | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Theodore P Chuffers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog | TO ASSIST IN THEIR CHARITABLE MISSION. | $1,773 |
| 2022 | Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | EMPLOYEE MATCHING | $70 |
| 2022 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10 |
| 2021 | Best Friends Animal Society | PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $87,550 |
| 2021 | Friends of Long Beach Animal Shelter | Support for Animal Welfare | $21,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Little Lion Foundation?
The Little Lion Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Best Friends Animal Society ($171K), The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc ($102K), Orphan Kitten Club Inc ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $526K in grants to The Little Lion Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Little Lion Foundation's largest funder?
Best Friends Animal Society is the largest recorded funder of The Little Lion Foundation, with $171K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Little Lion Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $526K in grants to The Little Lion Foundation across 36 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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