Brian Littleton Foundation
Accepts applications
Brian Littleton Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,800 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $48,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,800
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$48,000
- Assets$981,321
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,500 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,500 | 3 | $978,786 |
| 2025 | $80,800 | 3 | $981,321 |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian Littleton Foundation 1711 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 399-5650 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Brian Littleton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $48,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Commons Association | General operating purposes | $48,000 |
| Housing Development Alliance | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Aaple Academy Foundation | General operating purposes | $7,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Littleton
- Erica Grabijas
- Nicholas Marchese
- Sarah Beeskow Blay
- Stephanie Salomon
Questions people ask
Does Brian Littleton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Brian Littleton Foundation give?
$80,800 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Brian Littleton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Littleton (President and Director), Erica Grabijas (Secretary and Director), Nicholas Marchese (Treasurer and Director) and Sarah Beeskow Blay (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Brian Littleton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and education.