Our Little Light Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-1544429

Foundation Overview

Based in Roseville, CA, Our Little Light Foundation has awarded 144 grants totaling $5,258,052 to organizations in California, Illinois and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $3,000 to $230,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,258,052
Total Assets
$12,208,286
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$20,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 61%

11 of 18 recipients (61%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
California

93% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Sacramento (20%), Los Angeles (11%), Davis (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+70%

Strong 70% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (58%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Our Little Light Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
California Casa $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Support The Expansion Of Outreach Programs To Reach A Broader Audience Of Child Care Providers And Communities. 2024
Powerhouse Ministry $15,000 Folsom, CA, US Enhance Health, Well-being And Education Of Individuals As Well As The Leadership College And Sunday Night Family Services 2024
Young Center Immigrant Children's R $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Guardian Scholars Program To Support Students Who Have Experienced Foster Care 2024
Uc Regents $46,000 Sacramento, CA, US Circle Clinic Director Transition And Expansion 2024
Yolo Crisis Nursery Inc $100,000 Davis, CA, US Funding To Support Crisis Overnight And Respite Care, Wraparound Services And Specialized Infant Day Care And Preschool. 2024
Alliance For Children's Rights $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Teen Self-improvement Workshop Series. 2024
Inner-city Arts $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support For School-day Arts Education Program For K-8th Grade Students From Underserved Neighborhoods In La 2024
Academy Stay $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Share The Warmth Program 2024
Child Advocates Of Nevada County $10,000 Nevada City, CA, US Support The Purchase Of High-quality, Durable Furniture To Serve Residents 2024
Fostering Success And Significance $10,000 El Dorado Hills, CA, US Used For Local Casa Programs To Recruit And Train More Volunteers 2024
Hopecam Inc $10,000 Reston, VA, US "Champions Of Hope" Initiative Reaching 200 Children With Cancer Connecting Them To The Classroom With Technology 2024
Standford Sierra Youth Families $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Provide Direct Support And Resources To Families And Children In San Gabriel Valley Who Are Experiencing Homelessness 2024
The Eli Home For Abused Children $20,000 Anaheim, CA, US Provide Support To Help Clean And Support Families In Oak Park 2024
Union Station Homeless Services $20,000 Pasadena, CA, US To Help Cover Dr Hannah Snitzer As A New Medical Director In Administrative Duties To Launch Community Outreach And Growth As New Leader In Clinic 2024
Me-one Foundation $15,000 Roseville, CA, US Camp For Families Dealing With Cancer In A Loved One 2024
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sac $15,000 Sacramento, CA, US Series Of Workshops For Foster Youth Attending Uc Davis And Csus 2024
The University Foundation At Csus $100,000 Sacramento, CA, US Guardian Scholars ($50k Scholarships, $50k Programs) 2024
Growth Factory $50,000 Rocklin, CA, US Student Founder Program 2024
California Casa $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Funding To Support Key Initiatives Of New Strategic Plan. 2023
Powerhouse Ministry $15,000 Folsom, CA, US Funding For College Residential Internships For At-risk Youth. 2023
Compassion Planet $10,000 Rocklin, CA, US Funding For Mentoring Program For Youth. 2023
First Star Inc $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Funding For Frist Star Bruin Guardian Scholars. 2023
Casa Of Monterey County $10,000 Salinas, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Community Volunteers. 2023
Pride Industries $30,000 Roseville, CA, US Funding For Youth Employment Services Program. 2023
Casa Of Los Angeles $50,000 Monterey Park, CA, US Funding For Programs And Services That Improve The Lives Of System Impacted Individuals. 2023
Stanford Sierra Youth Solutions $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding To Support Wonder Mentoring Program. 2023
Casa El Dorado County $10,000 Placerville, CA, US Funding For Forever Friends Program Benefiting Foster Youth. 2023
St John's Program For Real Change $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding To Support Women As They Move From Crisis To Stability. 2023
Yolo Crisis Nursery Inc $100,000 Davis, CA, US Funding To Support Crisis Overnight And Respite Care, Wraparound Services And Specialized Infant Day Care And Preschool. 2023
Project Access Resource Centers $25,000 Orange, CA, US Funding For Education For Youth And Families Program. 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Whittier $20,000 Whittier, CA, US Funding To Provide After-school Enrichment And Education Services To Primarily Lower Income Children And Teens. 2023
Casa Serena $20,000 Fremont, CA, US Funding For Family Treatment Program Treating Women With Substance Abuse And Mental Health Disorders. 2023
Children's Rights $10,000 New York, NY, US Funding For Support Litigation And Advocacy Work For Children In Government Care. 2023
Hope City Redding $12,000 Redding, CA, US Funding For Activities Of One-on-one Mentors. 2023
Inner-city Arts $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Funding For School-day Arts Education Program For Undeserved Neighborhoods In Los Angeles. 2023
Reach The Valley $66,146 Hemet, CA, US Funding To Support Children Through Restorative Justice Practices. 2023
Shine Together $20,000 Milpitas, CA, US Funding To Improve Social, Emotional, And Mental Health Of Young Mothers And Break The Cycle Of Poverty. 2023
Teams And Dreams Foundation $3,000 Roseville, CA, US Funding To Provide Foster Children Access To Extracurricular And Enrichment Activities. 2023
The Gentle Barn $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Funding For Animal Assisted Therapy Program. 2023
Upward Bound House $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Funding For Maternity Group Home Program. 2023
Youth Alive $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Funding For Families Of Victims Of Crime. 2023
California Casa $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Funding To Support Key Initiatives Of New Strategic Plan. 2023
Powerhouse Ministry $15,000 Folsom, CA, US Funding For College Residential Internships For At-risk Youth. 2023
Compassion Planet $10,000 Rocklin, CA, US Funding For Mentoring Program For Youth. 2023
First Star Inc $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Funding For Frist Star Bruin Guardian Scholars. 2023
Casa Of Monterey County $10,000 Salinas, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Community Volunteers. 2023
Pride Industries $30,000 Roseville, CA, US Funding For Youth Employment Services Program. 2023
Casa Of Los Angeles $50,000 Monterey Park, CA, US Funding For Programs And Services That Improve The Lives Of System Impacted Individuals. 2023
Stanford Sierra Youth Solutions $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding To Support Wonder Mentoring Program. 2023
Casa El Dorado County $10,000 Placerville, CA, US Funding For Forever Friends Program Benefiting Foster Youth. 2023
St John's Program For Real Change $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding To Support Women As They Move From Crisis To Stability. 2023
Yolo Crisis Nursery Inc $100,000 Davis, CA, US Funding To Support Crisis Overnight And Respite Care, Wraparound Services And Specialized Infant Day Care And Preschool. 2023
Project Access Resource Centers $25,000 Orange, CA, US Funding For Education For Youth And Families Program. 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Whittier $20,000 Whittier, CA, US Funding To Provide After-school Enrichment And Education Services To Primarily Lower Income Children And Teens. 2023
Casa Serena $20,000 Fremont, CA, US Funding For Family Treatment Program Treating Women With Substance Abuse And Mental Health Disorders. 2023
Children's Rights $10,000 New York, NY, US Funding For Support Litigation And Advocacy Work For Children In Government Care. 2023
Hope City Redding $12,000 Redding, CA, US Funding For Activities Of One-on-one Mentors. 2023
Inner-city Arts $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Funding For School-day Arts Education Program For Undeserved Neighborhoods In Los Angeles. 2023
Reach The Valley $66,146 Hemet, CA, US Funding To Support Children Through Restorative Justice Practices. 2023
Shine Together $20,000 Milpitas, CA, US Funding To Improve Social, Emotional, And Mental Health Of Young Mothers And Break The Cycle Of Poverty. 2023
Teams And Dreams Foundation $3,000 Roseville, CA, US Funding To Provide Foster Children Access To Extracurricular And Enrichment Activities. 2023
The Gentle Barn $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Funding For Animal Assisted Therapy Program. 2023
Upward Bound House $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Funding For Maternity Group Home Program. 2023
Youth Alive $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Funding For Families Of Victims Of Crime. 2023
Uc Davis Foundation $230,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding For Circle Clinic. 2022
Improve Your Tomorrow $25,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding For Iyt College Success Center - Our Little Light Foundation Makerspace. 2022
Camp To Belong $25,000 Littleton, MA, US Funding To Support Camps To Reunite Brothers/sisters In Foster Care. 2022
St John's Program For Real Change $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding To Support Women As They Move From Crisis To Stability. 2022
Yolo Crisis Nursery Inc $100,000 Davis, CA, US Funding To Support Crisis Overnight And Respite Care, Wraparound Services And Specialized Infant Day Care And Preschool. 2022
Alliance For Children's Rights $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support For Education Program To Support Legal Education Advocacy For Students In Foster Care. 2022
Community Grows $50,000 San Francisco, CA, US Funding For Supplies And Materials, Curriculum And Staff For Programming To Those In Need. 2022
Intervention Center For Early Child $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Funding For Ounce Of Prevention Program To Improve The Well Being Of Underserved Children In Orange County. 2022
Koinonia Family Services $55,000 Loomis, CA, US Funding For Peer Mentorship Program To Develop, Support And Retain Valuable Workforce To Continue Quality Programs. 2022
Los Angeles City College Foundation $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support The Guardian Scholars Program Which Empowers Lacc Students Who Are Foster Youth. 2022
Project Access Resource Centers $25,000 Orange, CA, US Funding To Help Level The Playing Field For Low-income Students With High Quality Academic Support And Enrichment Activitites. 2022
California Casa $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy Support. 2021
Powerhouse Ministry $30,000 Folsom, CA, US Help Families With Addiction Issues 2021
Young Center Immigrant Children's R $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Funding To Protect And Advance The Rights And Best Interests Of Immigrant Children. 2021
Compassion Planet $25,000 Rocklin, CA, US Mentoring Program For Foster Youth 2021
First Star Inc $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Funding For Guardian Scholar High School/ucla. 2021
Casa Of Monterey County $25,000 Salinas, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy Support. 2021
Casa Of Los Angeles $50,000 Monterey Park, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy And Juvenile Justice Support. 2021
Stanford Sierra Youth Solutions $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding To Connect Youth In Foster Care To Permanent Loving Families. 2021
A Sense Of Home $25,000 Hawthorne, CA, US Funding To Prevent Homelessness Of Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care. 2021
Big Brothersbig Sisters Of Sacramen $15,000 Sacramento, CA, US Support 125 Youth By Matching Them With Big Brother Or Sister. 2021
Family House $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Funding To Shelter Families In Need. 2021
Healthy Smiles Of Orange County $25,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Funding To Provide Critical Dental Care To The Underserved Children Of Orange County. 2021
St John's Program $15,000 Sacramento, CA, US Support Women And Children In Crisis Through Residential Program. 2021
Strive La $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Academic And Guidance Resources To Youth And Their Families. 2021
Uc Regents $160,000 Davis, CA, US Foster Care Resilience Support Fund. 2021
Yolo Crisis Nursery Inc $100,000 Davis, CA, US Funding To Support Crisis Overnight And Respite Care, Wraparound Services And Specialized Infant Day Care And Preschool. 2021
California Casa $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy Support. 2021
Powerhouse Ministry $30,000 Folsom, CA, US Help Families With Addiction Issues 2021
Young Center Immigrant Children's R $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Funding To Protect And Advance The Rights And Best Interests Of Immigrant Children. 2021
Compassion Planet $25,000 Rocklin, CA, US Mentoring Program For Foster Youth 2021
First Star Inc $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Funding For Guardian Scholar High School/ucla. 2021
Casa Of Monterey County $25,000 Salinas, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy Support. 2021
Casa Of Los Angeles $50,000 Monterey Park, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy And Juvenile Justice Support. 2021
Stanford Sierra Youth Solutions $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding To Connect Youth In Foster Care To Permanent Loving Families. 2021
A Sense Of Home $25,000 Hawthorne, CA, US Funding To Prevent Homelessness Of Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care. 2021
Big Brothersbig Sisters Of Sacramen $15,000 Sacramento, CA, US Support 125 Youth By Matching Them With Big Brother Or Sister. 2021
Family House $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Funding To Shelter Families In Need. 2021
Healthy Smiles Of Orange County $25,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Funding To Provide Critical Dental Care To The Underserved Children Of Orange County. 2021
St John's Program $15,000 Sacramento, CA, US Support Women And Children In Crisis Through Residential Program. 2021
Strive La $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Academic And Guidance Resources To Youth And Their Families. 2021
Uc Regents $160,000 Davis, CA, US Foster Care Resilience Support Fund. 2021
Yolo Crisis Nursery Inc $100,000 Davis, CA, US Funding To Support Crisis Overnight And Respite Care, Wraparound Services And Specialized Infant Day Care And Preschool. 2021
California Casa $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy Support. 2020
Volunteers Of America $100,000 Sacramento, CA, US Support Of Mothers And Children Suffering From Homelessness. 2020
Los Angeles Casa $100,000 Monterey Park, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy And Juvenile Justice Support. 2020
First Star Inc $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Funding For Guardian Scholar High School/ucla. 2020
The Right Way Foundation $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Mental Health Support Services Of At-risk Youth In Los Angeles. 2020
Casa Of Monterey County $20,000 Salinas, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy Support. 2020
Pride Industries $30,000 Roseville, CA, US Support At-risk Youth Employment Services. 2020
Stanford Youth Solutions $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding For Wonder Mentoring Program For Foster Youth. 2020
Mf Place Inc $15,000 Hollywood, CA, US Assist And Inspire Homeless Youth To Build Self-sufficient Lives. 2020
Black Girls Code $15,000 San Francisco, CA, US Support Teaching Of Computer Programing/coding For At-risk Youth. 2020
Uc Davis Foundation $160,000 Davis, CA, US Funding For Foster Care Resilience Support. 2020
Improve Your Tomorrow $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Food Delivery To At-risk Families During Pandemic. 2020
Camp To Belong $27,500 Littleton, MA, US Support Camp To Reunite Brothers/sisters In Foster Care. 2020
Casa El Dorado County $10,260 Placerville, CA, US Funding For Court Appointed Special Advocacy Support. 2020
Ticket To Dream Foundation $50,000 Roseville, CA, US Funding For Foster Youth Programs. 2017
California Casa $80,000 Oakland, CA, US Funding For Foster Youth Programs. 2017
First Star Inc $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Funding For Ucla Bruin Guardian Scholars Academy For Foster Youth. 2017
Powerhouse Ministry $15,000 Folsom, CA, US Funding For Youth Ministry Programs. 2017
Volunteers Of America $50,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding To Support Transitional Housing Program And Foster Youth Support In The Bay Area. 2017
The Children's Partnership $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Funding For Public Charity Childrens Programs. 2017
Meristem Inc $120,000 Fair Oaks, CA, US Funding For Residential And Day Programs For Autistic Young Adults. 2017
Los Angeles Casa Program $60,000 Monterey Park, CA, US Funding For Foster Youth Programs. 2017
Sierra Forever Families $20,000 Sacramento, CA, US Funding For Foster Youth Mentoring Programs. 2017
Evangelical Lutheran Church In Amer $45,000 Chicago, IL, US Funding For Young Adults And A Global Mission Program. 2017
All Saints Church $10,000 Pasadena, CA, US Funding For A Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Serving The Area Youth In La County. 2017
Center For Youth Wellness $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US Funding For Programs For Children Exposed To Adverse Childhood Experiences. 2017
Young Center Immigrant Children's R $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Funding For Programs To Help Immigrant Children. 2017
Families Now $25,000 Grass Valley, CA, US To Improve Permanency Policies For Foster Children And Youth In California. 2016
Placer People Of Faith Together $21,500 Loomis, CA, US To Assist With Faith Based Programs For Teens. 2016
Powerhouse Ministry $15,000 Folsom, CA, US To Develop Youth Ministry Programs. 2016
Sierra Forever Families $15,000 Sacramento, CA, US To Assist With Mentoring Programs For Foster Children. 2016
The Children's Partnership Tides Center $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Develop An Electronic Tool And Database For Pregnant And Parenting Teens In Foster Care. 2016
Elca $51,000 Granite Bay, CA, US To Assist With Faith Based Programs For Teens 2016
Los Angeles Casa Program $20,000 Monterey Park, CA, US To Assist With The Pairing Of Foster Youth With Trained Volunteer Advocates. 2016
B Street Theater $49,500 Sacramento, CA, US To Assist With The Theater's Production Of Programs Designed For Children. 2016
Cottage Housing Inc $50,000 Sacramento, CA, US To Assist With Programs Focusing On Transition From Homelessness To Self-sustainability. 2016
Generation Me $100,000 Sacramento, CA, US To Assist With Flying Monkey Productions, A Theatre Company Run By Students And Young Adults. 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 46-1544429
Website N/A
Address 1400 ROCKY RIDGE DR STE 280 Roseville, CA 95661-2829

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Our Little Light Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Kathryn W Carlsen
Cfo Dale R Carlsen
Secretary Beth M Carlsen

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.