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William and Mary Little Foundation at a glance

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William and Mary Little Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$54k
Granted FY2025still arriving
25
Grants FY2025still arriving
6
States reached
$15k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
0199% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2019 to 2025.

Education$110kHealth$46kFood & Nutrition$24kPublic Safety & Disaster$22kYouth Development$21kArts & Culture$20kInternational$13kEnvironment$11kOther$0
02FY2025 · 25 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k24 grants · $39k
  • $10k–50k1 grant · $15k
$1,000
Median grant
6
States reached
$916k
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
AMERICAN RED CROSS$14,600
ST THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL$8,000
PROJECT HOPE$4,000
Individual grant recipient$2,750
FOOD LIFELINE$2,500
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM$2,250
TRIPOLI HOUSTON ROCKET CLUB$2,000
INSPIRING HANDS INC$2,000
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL$2,000
CROSSWALK CENTER$2,000
ACLU FOUNDATION$1,500
THE MOUNTAINEERS$1,400
FEEDING AMERICA$1,000
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART$900
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN$800
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY19–21, $4k) land where the poverty rate runs at 9%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 5% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants skew toward lower-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%CHIPS: $200 → 20%BYRD BARR PLACE: $3k → 9%MILLIONAIR CLUB CHARITY: $100 → 9%RECOVERY BEYOND: $10 → 9%HOPELINK: $500 → 9%FULL LIFE CARE: $250 → 9%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

WA
IL
NY
OR
IA
CT
CA
UT
CO
DC
HI
MS
GA
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

69%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$213k · 34 repeat orgs$94k to everyone else

34 repeat relationships: 13 still active in FY2025, 21 since wound down; 12 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

34
48

Total granted

$213k
$73k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+22%
+36%

Still filing today

65%
58%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 60% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $22k went to new ones.

50%100%’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
InternationalArts & CultureHuman ServicesEnvironmentHealthCivil RightsOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • AN
    American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches
    4× · 2020–2025 · $21k · revenue +38%
  • SJ
    SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION
    3× · 2022–2025 · $12k · revenue +22%
  • FL
    FOOD LIFELINE
    4× · 2020–2025 · $8k · revenue +6%

Funded once

  • SS
    SEATTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS
    one grant, 2022 · $9k
  • EW
    EXPLORER WEST AN INDEPENDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL
    one grant, 2024 · $8k · revenue +16%
  • Save The Children Federation Inc
    one grant, 2019 · $5k · revenue +18%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
The Humane Society for Seattleking County

Seattle humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance or geography.

Animals
2
Food Forward Inc

Food forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people experiencing food insecurity, and inspiring others to do the same.

Food & Nutrition
3
Disability Rights Washington

Disability rights washington's mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self determination of people with disabilities. we work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.

Human Services
4
United Food Bank

United Food Bank unites communities to alleviate hunger.

Food & Nutrition
5
The Union of Concerned Scientists Inc

The union of concerned scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.

International
6
Fsc I&P

Fsc i&p promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. this mission aligns with the forest stewardship council (fsc), its network of offices, and other organizations.…

Philanthropy
7
Western Healthconnect

Support significant improvements in health care delivery and outcomes within the context of nonprofit, charitable ownership.

Health
8
The Water Research Foundation

The purpose of the water research foundation (wrf) is a definitive research organization to advance the science of all things water to better meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. to engage exclusively in…

Environment
9
Actionaid Usa

Actionaid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. actionaid usa is the u.s. branch of actionaid international, which works in…

Social Science
10
Humanities Washington

Humanities washington (hw) opens minds and bridges divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. we envision a state where all people seek a deeper understanding of others, themselves, and the human experience, in order to…

Arts & Culture
11
American Flood Coalition Inc

To drive transformational adaptation to protect communities across the country from higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.

Environment
12
Senior Life Resources Northwest

To preserve and enhance the quality of life at home, with dignity and care.

Human Services
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Saint John's Health Center Foundation; the most unlike its peers is MustLuvBoxers Rescue. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

61 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 61 of the 95 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

1
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
16
Early backer (in before they grew)
59/61
Grantees still filing
44/61
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

ST THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL: $36,800 · OtherST THOMAS HIGH SCHOOLIndividual grant recipient: $29,750 · OtherIndividual grant recipientBISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL: $16,600 · OtherBISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOLST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL: $11,650 · OtherST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOLNORTHWEST HARVEST EMM: $9,255 · OtherSEATTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS: $8,500 · OtherST THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL: $8,000 · OtherASSUMPTION ST BRIDGET SCHOOL PART OF CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE: $7,900 · OtherFOOD LIFELINE: $8,000 · OtherEXPLORER WEST AN INDEPENDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL: $8,000 · Other+50 more: $65,206 · Other+50 moreAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $21,100 · Human ServicesAmerican …BYRD BARR PLACE: $3,000 · Human ServicesBYRD BARR…+5 more: $1,060 · Human ServicesSave The Children Federation Inc: $5,000 · InternationalPROJECT HOPE - THE PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE HEALTH FOUNDATION INC: $4,000 · InternationalHABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC: $3,850 · InternationalORPHANS AFRICA: $900 · InternationalORPHANAGE SUPPORT SERVICES ORGANIZATION: $850 · InternationalWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $800 · InternationalMercy Ships International: $800 · International+2 more: $650 · InternationalPALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM: $3,750 · Arts & CultureArt Division: $3,500 · Arts & CultureAPERTURE FOUNDATION INC: $2,350 · Arts & CultureTHE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART LOS ANGELES: $2,200 · Arts & CultureMUSEUM ASSOCIATES: $2,050 · Arts & CultureCASCADE PUBLIC MEDIA: $620 · Arts & CultureARMAND HAMMER MUSEUM OF ART AND CULTURAL CENTER INC: $600 · Arts & Culture+1 more: $500 · Arts & CultureCHOOSE 180: $7,000 · Youth DevelopmentMaris Place: $4,000 · Youth DevelopmentYOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED: $4,000 · Youth DevelopmentSAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION: $12,250 · HealthTHE LOVED ONES LEFT BEHIND: $800 · HealthEaster Seals Washington: $800 · HealthBLOOD CANCER UNITED INC: $750 · HealthTHE MOUNTAINEERS: $7,089 · EnvironmentFORTERRA NW: $2,550 · EnvironmentFRIENDS OF THE EARTH: $900 · EnvironmentTILTH ALLIANCE: $500 · Environment
Other$209,661Human Services$25,160International$16,850Arts & Culture$15,570Youth Development$15,000Health$14,600Environment$11,039

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $21,100 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetSAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION: $12,250 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetNORTHWEST HARVEST EMM: $9,255 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetFOOD LIFELINE: $8,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetEXPLORER WEST AN INDEPENDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL: $8,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetTHE MOUNTAINEERS: $7,089 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetCHOOSE 180: $7,000 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetCROSSWALK CENTER: $5,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetSave The Children Federation Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF SEATTLE: $4,000 over 1y, 74% of budgetMaris Place: $4,000 over 2y, 0.9% of budgetYOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED: $4,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetINSPIRING HANDS INC: $4,000 over 3y, 15% of budgetHABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC: $3,850 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetPALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM: $3,750 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetArt Division: $3,500 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetRAINIER VALLEY FOOD BANK: $3,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetBYRD BARR PLACE: $3,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetKA HALE A KE OLA HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTERS INC: $3,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFORTERRA NW: $2,550 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetSEATTLE UNIVERSITY: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION: $2,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetAPERTURE FOUNDATION INC: $2,350 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetTHE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART LOS ANGELES: $2,200 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetMUSEUM ASSOCIATES: $2,050 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFeeding America: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFRIENDS OF THE EARTH: $900 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetORPHANS AFRICA: $900 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetORPHANAGE SUPPORT SERVICES ORGANIZATION: $850 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTEEN FEED: $800 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCORPORATION OF GONZAGA UNIVERSITY: $800 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE LOVED ONES LEFT BEHIND: $800 over 1y, 0.6% of budgetMercy Ships International: $800 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetEaster Seals Washington: $800 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBLOOD CANCER UNITED INC: $750 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetCASCADE PUBLIC MEDIA: $620 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetARMAND HAMMER MUSEUM OF ART AND CULTURAL CENTER INC: $600 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTILTH ALLIANCE: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetRealtors Relief Foundation: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHOPELINK: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetOutdoors for all Foundation: $425 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCITY HARVEST INC: $400 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OF THE USA INC: $400 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFULL LIFE CARE: $250 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWell Constructed: $250 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMustLuvBoxers Rescue: $250 over 1y, 0.2% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Seattle FoundationThe Norcliffe Foundat…United Way of King Co…Lucky Seven FoundationPuget Sound Energy Fo…Grousemont FoundationThe Satterberg Founda…Mightycause Charitabl…Garneau Nicon Family …Credit Unions in the …Gs Donor Advised Phil…Seattle-Sonoran Found…
Seattle FoundationWA28× affinity14 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Seattle Foundation · The Norcliffe Foundation · United Way of King County · Lucky Seven Foundation · Puget Sound Energy Foundation · Grousemont Foundation · The Satterberg Foundation Inc · Mightycause Charitable Foundation · Garneau Nicon Family Foundation · Credit Unions in the State of Washington · Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc · Seattle-Sonoran Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization William and Mary Little Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from William and Mary Little Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%5%19%42%75%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 30%
  • Save the Children Federation Inc: 30% of income from government
  • University of Portland: 1% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
0get no government money at all
20report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
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How do I get to William and Mary Little Foundation?

Find your warmest path to William and Mary Little Foundation through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 95 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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