Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $341,087 in 130 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $10,892. 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$341,087
- Number of grants130
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$10,892
- Assets$433,823
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $332,765 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $333,969 | 132 | $407,675 |
| 2024 | $332,765 | 136 | $424,910 |
| 2025 | $341,087 | 130 | $433,823 |
How to apply
Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc 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 Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 32 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 32 | $86,865 |
| New York | 23 | $49,209 |
| Texas | 6 | $21,600 |
| Illinois | 5 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $16,250 |
| Michigan | 2 | $12,642 |
| Colorado | 4 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $11,900 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool Collective Impact Fund | General support | $10,892 |
| Panda Cares Foundation | General support | $10,500 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Bread for the City | General support | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| CN Employees and Pensioners' Community Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General support | $10,000 |
| Nijc NFP | General support | $10,000 |
| The Sheltering Arms | General support | $10,000 |
| National Veterans Legal Services Program | General support | $9,400 |
| Sanctuary for Families | General support | $7,200 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $5,500 |
| BJ'S Restaurant Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| BJ'S Restaurant Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Black Tie Dinner Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| CGCC Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General support | $5,000 |
| Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois | General support | $5,000 |
| Law Firm Antiracism Alliance Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Law School Yes We Can | General support | $5,000 |
| Momentum for Health | General support | $5,000 |
| Pelotonia | General support | $5,000 |
| NJ Leep Inc | General support | $4,830 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General support | $4,700 |
| Richie Ashburn - Harry Kalas Foundation | General support | $4,400 |
| Columbia University | General support | $4,000 |
| Fairfield University | General support | $4,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | General support | $3,648 |
| National Jewish Health | General support | $3,500 |
| Rhode Island Hospital Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $3,500 |
| Legal Services of Greater Miami Inc | General support | $3,333 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation II Inc | General support | $3,300 |
| Maxim Charitable Foundation | General support | $3,200 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General support | $3,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General support | $2,750 |
| Opportunity Village Foundation | General support | $2,712 |
| Pelotonia | General support | $2,600 |
| Blood Cancer United-West | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Erin Webber
- Thomas Burns
Questions people ask
Does Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc give?
$341,087 in tax year 2025, across 130 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Erin Webber (President/Ceo) and Thomas Burns (Cfo).
What does Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and education.