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Little Bit Foundation

EIN 20-0126713 · Maryland Hts, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION IS TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO LEARNING FOR UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS THAT SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
48
Volunteers
2,737
Highest pay
$213,232, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $4.3 million spent. FILLS UNMET NEEDS IN ST. LOUIS SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING FOR THE ESSENTIALS STUDENTS LACK BUT REQUIRE FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. FOOD INSECURITY, UNDIAGNOSED HEALTH CONDITIONS, LACK OF WINTER CLOTHING, PROPER HYGIENE AND INSUFFICIENT READING MATERIAL IN THE HOME ARE ALL EXAMPLES OF BARRIERS THAT INHIBIT STUDENT ATTENDANCE, CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE, AND ARE ADDRESSED BY LITTLE BIT. EMBEDDED IN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES, WITH VOLUNTEERS THAT WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS ACROSS EVERY GRADE LEVEL, WE ENSURE THEY ARE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT AND READY TO LEARN. WE ALSO ENRICH THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH PROGRAMS NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO UNDERSERVED STUDENTS THAT EXPAND THEIR WORLD KNOWLEDGE, SUCH AS STEM AND CAREER PLANNING. THE RESULTS ARE STUDENTS BETTER EQUIPPED TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S SOCIETY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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