EIN 94-2965067

Little People of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Year formed
1957
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Little People of America (LPA) provides essential support and information to individuals of short stature and their families. The organization fosters a community where members connect while receiving advocacy, medical referrals, scholarships, and grants for education and adoption. LPA enhances the quality of life for those with dwarfism, promoting awareness of their contributions to social diversity. Through monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings, LPA facilitates social interaction and peer support in various contexts.
Related structure
Little People of America is a parent organization to a group of 13 other organizations.
Total revenues
$832,377
2023
Total expenses
$499,105
2023
Total assets
$1,717,527
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Little People of America

Grants and allocations-Grants were awarded to short-statured individuals for various reasons, including education, medical needs, adoption and emergency situations. These grants are related to the organization's exempt purpose in helping short-statured individuals. A detailed list is available upon request.
Symposiums, conferences and meetings are held monthly, quarterly and annually on the local, regional and national level. The meetings are for carrying out the exempt purpose of the organization. Registration fees and other fees are charged to the attendees and costs are paid out of these fees.
Printing and Publications-A national newsletter (called 'LPA Today") and regional newsletters are published bimonthly. They are published on the national, regional and local level. Other publications such as informational pamplets and brochures are also published.
Other costs are allocated to program service expense such as newsletter postage.

Who funds Little People of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ford FoundationSupport To Establish A National Archival Project To Shift the Narrative on the History and Accomplishments of People With Dwarfism$96,113
GivenGain Foundation USAProgram Support$53,963
National Philanthropic TrustHealth$25,000
...and 9 more grants received

Financials for Little People of America

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$446,259
Program services$275,888
Investment income and dividends$34,968
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-37,297
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$112,559
Total revenues$832,377
Data update history
June 19, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $9,634 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 8, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $96,113 from The Ford Foundation
September 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationHuman rightsDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
977 W Napa St 1038
Sonoma, CA 95476
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
lpaonline.org/ 
Phone
(888) 572-2001
IRS details
EIN
94-2965067
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1957
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G50: Nerve, Muscle, and Bone Diseases
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0154902
FTB Entity ID
3097547
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-16
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