THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY
Garden City, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
45-6398647
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Little One Foundation, operating under Bessemer Trust Company as a 501(c)3 organization, is a grantmaking entity that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $858.5K distributed among 93 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST
Santa Barbara, CA
$305K
8%

SANTA BARBARA ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Santa Barbara, CA
$240K
6%
CREATIVE VISIONS INC
Des Moines, IA
$230K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY?
No. THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY give?
THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY primarily gives to organizations located in California, Iowa, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY make each year?
In 2024, THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $859 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY fund recently?
In 2024, THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST, SANTA BARBARA ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION, and CREATIVE VISIONS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY?
THE LITTLE ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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