The Little One Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Little One Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2025 was up from $858,500 the year before.
66% 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 | $421,500 | 23 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $858,500 | 35 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 68 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Little One 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 The Little One Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 54 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 10 | $230,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $60,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lotus Land | Operational | $100,000 |
| Global Peace Yes | Operational | $85,000 |
| The Art of Elysium | Operational | $75,000 |
| The Riviera Ridge School | Operational | $75,000 |
| Calm | Operational | $70,000 |
| Mental Wellness Center | Operational | $65,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Operational | $60,000 |
| ACLU | Operational | $50,000 |
| One Thread Collective | Operational | $50,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entreprueneurs - Birthfund | Operational | $50,000 |
| The Endometriosis Collective | Operational | $50,000 |
| The Redford Center Inc | Operational | $50,000 |
| United Way of Santa Barbara | Operational | $50,000 |
| Partnership for Change | Operational | $45,000 |
| The White Buffalo Land Trust | Operational | $45,000 |
| Life Chronicles | Operational | $40,000 |
| Moms Across America | Operational | $40,000 |
| Restorative Justice Education Center | Operational | $40,000 |
| Apples to Zucchini | Operational | $35,000 |
| Uc Regents - University of California | Operational | $35,000 |
| Bellosguardo Foundation Inc | Operational | $30,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Operational | $30,000 |
| Tribal Trust Foundation | Operational | $30,000 |
| Bob Baker Marionette Theater | Operational | $25,000 |
| Farmer's Footprint - Project Biome Inc | Operational | $25,000 |
| Friends of Givat Haviva Inc | Operational | $25,000 |
| Protect What We Love | Operational | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Birth Center | Operational | $25,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Fruit and Vegetable Rescue | Operational | $25,000 |
| The Edible Schoolyard Project | Operational | $25,000 |
| Dance Downtown la Inc | Operational | $20,000 |
| Explore Ecology | Operational | $20,000 |
| Film Independent | Operational | $20,000 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum | Operational | $20,000 |
| Saint Sorella | Operational | $20,000 |
| Shelterbox USA | Operational | $20,000 |
| State Street Ballet | Operational | $20,000 |
| A New Vision of Living | Operational | $15,000 |
| African Women Rising | Operational | $15,000 |
| Community Environmental Council | Operational | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Isabelle Hahn Cohen
- Kenneth N Musen
- Beth D Tractenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Little One Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Little One Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Little One Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Isabelle Hahn Cohen (Trustee), Kenneth N Musen (Trustee) and Beth D Tractenberg (Trustee).
What does The Little One Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.