William T and Frances A Little Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William T and Frances A Little Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.6 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$319 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $24.0 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $292 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 46 | $319 million |
How to apply
William T and Frances A Little Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What William T and Frances A Little Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 31 | $2.3 million |
| Florida | 3 | $260,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $180,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $160,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $60,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Junior Golf Association | Red Arrow Golf Course Project | $200,000 |
| Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Foundation | Scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| Williams Syndrome Association Inc | R&D, Communications, Education | $200,000 |
| Dolphins Plus Oceanside Marine Mammal Responder in | Funds for the Construction of a Whale & Dolphin Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in The Florida Keys at the Protect Center | $190,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Funds for Experimental Antisense Oligonucleotide treatment in AA Amyliodosis Clinical Trial under the direction of Dr. Nelson Leung | $180,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Domestic Violence/Victim Services Programs | $165,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative Inc | General operations support of staff positions to meet the expanded needs of KRRC's target population | $110,000 |
| Lake Michigan Junior Golf Association Inc | Program Funding | $106,500 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Virginia S. & Mark T. Little Summer Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| FCNL Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center | Funds for On-premise tech and facilities upgrades | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | The Little Fund | $100,000 |
| Baxter Community Center | Holiday Baskets, Technology, after school programs | $93,500 |
| Urban Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Christian Healthcare Centers Inc | Funds for X-Ray machine and Pediatric visual field equipment | $75,000 |
| Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Inc | General projects around West Paw Preserve/Paw Paw River Basin | $75,000 |
| Family & Children Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | General Support for WGVU public media | $70,000 |
| Gryphon Place | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Western Michigan University | General Support for WMUK public media | $70,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michi | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan I | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Right Sharing of World Resources Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Salvation Army | General Support for the Kalamazoo Chapter | $60,000 |
| Senior Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Braver Angels Inc | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Veterans mental health services | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Warthogs M C | Funds to Assist families of fallen and injured 1st responders | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc | KNC summer camp scholarship fund for children whose families could not otherwise afford summer camp tuition | $50,000 |
| Project Relentless | Veteran support and rehabilitation through sailing | $50,000 |
| Twelve Baskets | Funds To supplement supplies for residents of Portage, Vicksburg, and Schoolcraft | $50,000 |
| Chasin A Dream Foundation Inc | Mindful Haven Project | $35,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center Inc | Marine Rescue | $35,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Ministry With Community Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Donovan
- James M Elsworth
- Frances A Little
- Virginia S Little
- James G Thompson
- Andrew J Weisman
- Joel W Weisman
- Shirley L Palmer
Questions people ask
Does William T and Frances A Little Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William T and Frances A Little Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs William T and Frances A Little Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Donovan (Trustee), James M Elsworth (Trustee), Frances A Little (Pres, Trustee, Sec) and Virginia S Little (VP, Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does William T and Frances A Little Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.