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THE LITTLE MARKET INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 812328759 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · thelittlemarket.com
revenue
$30K
expenses
$32K
net assets
$17K
employees
—
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

THE LITTLE MARKET IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE REACH OF ARTISAN-MADE GOODS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT FAIR TRADE AND HUMAN RIGHTS. WE FOCUS ON CONNECTING ARTISAN AND PRODUCER GROUPS WITH LARGER RETAILERS AND BUYERS. IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT THE ARTISAN AND PRODUCER GROUPS WE HAVE WORKED WITH, WE WILL CONNECT CLIENTS DIRECTLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL GROUPS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Little Market Inc is a nonprofit that supports artisan-made goods from underserved communities worldwide, promoting fair trade and human rights. It connects artisan groups with retailers and buyers while curating and archiving ethically sourced products. The organization works with producer groups across multiple countries, emphasizing sustainable practices, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Craft Boat Collaboration
Partnership with Indian artisans to preserve traditional handmade papermaking and natural dyeing techniques using recycled cotton.
Nivas Partnership
Supports refugee and displaced women artisans in Nepal through fair wages, skills training, and access to education and health programs.
Product Catalog Archive
Curated archive of ethically sourced, handmade goods from artisan groups worldwide, supporting fair trade and cultural preservation.
Wholesale & Buyer Connection Service
Connects retailers and wholesalers directly with artisan groups to expand market access and promote sustainable livelihoods.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Fashion and Creative Industries Education 1 activity
    • Capacity building and skill development for artisans
      Provides training in creative design, product development, financial management, entrepreneurship, and global market navigation to over 600 artisans—primarily women—in rural communities across the Philippines, Kenya, and other regions, enhancing economic sustainability and professional growth.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Community development and social support in artisan communities
      Reinvests proceeds to fund microfinance opportunities and supports community-level development initiatives including education, access to clean water, farming cooperatives, medical care, health camps, dental and eye care, and scholarships—particularly for girls pursuing higher education.
  • Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
    • Ethical sourcing and sale of fair trade artisan goods
      Procures ethically sourced, fair trade, handcrafted goods from over 100 artisan and producer groups across more than 35 countries and sells them through an online platform. The organization has engaged in this work for nearly a decade, supporting sustainable livelihoods by connecting global artisans to broader markets.
  • Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
    • Support for women survivors and marginalized women in Bangladesh
      Provides training and rehabilitation programs—including literacy and life skills education, medical support, counseling, and childcare—for women survivors of sex trafficking and other underserved women in Bangladesh, enabling sustainable livelihoods through creative production.
  • Textile Waste Diversion and Reuse 1 activity
    • Sustainable product creation using recycled and natural materials
      Produces handmade goods using environmentally sustainable practices such as recycling discarded cotton into paper, repurposing vintage saris into quilts, using recycled glass for hand-blown glassware, and employing natural dyes derived from plants like indigo and sappan tree bark.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Facilitation of market access for artisan groups
      Connects artisan and producer groups with larger retailers, buyers, and clients by managing inquiries and order processes, enabling expanded market reach and commercial opportunities for underserved producers globally.
    • Operation of brick-and-mortar retail store
      Operated a physical retail store in Pacific Palisades, California from 2018 to 2023, offering artisan-made goods directly to consumers.
    • Production of handwoven baskets and textiles using traditional techniques
      Engages artisans in the production of handwoven baskets, homewares, and textiles using traditional foot looms and shuttle looms, preserving cultural heritage and supporting intergenerational skill transmission across regions including Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and India.
    • Provision of dignified work and livelihood support to artisans
      Generates over 1.6 million hours of dignified work by providing fair wages, safe working conditions, job security, health insurance, flexible schedules, childcare access, and personal development programs to artisans in underserved communities worldwide.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$30K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash$502K
Investments$0
Liabilities$494K
Net assets$17K
Liquid reserves188.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • HANNAH TAYLOR — CHAIR AND DIRECTOR
relationships · 97

Who they work with

  • Acacia Creations Partner — Kenya-based artisan group producing handmade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Ajiri Partner — Kenya-based producer of fair trade tea and handmade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • All Across Africa Partner — Rwanda-based artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Anchal Project Partner — India-based artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Artesania Sorata Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Asha Handicrafts Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Asha Handicrafts Partner — Partner organization in India that produces stone handicrafts and coir doormats with socially and economically underserved artisans.
  • Awamaki Partner — Peru-based artisan cooperative producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Basha Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Basha Partner — Artisan partner producing kantha quilts in Bangladesh.
  • Basha Partner — Partner artisan group in Bangladesh working with underserved women and survivors of sex trafficking to produce handmade kantha quilts.
  • Beyond Good Partner — Madagascar-based chocolate producer providing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Black Mamba Partner — Eswatini-based artisan group producing handmade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Bloom & Give Partner — India-based producer of handmade, fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Bolivia Fair Trade Partner — Producer group providing fair trade, handmade goods through partnership with The Little Market
  • Bright Endeavors Partner — U.S.-based organization supporting youth through artisan production, partnered with The Little Market
  • COPAVIC Partner — Artisan cooperative in Guatemala producing hand-blown glassware with support from The Little Market.
  • COPAVIC Partner — Guatemala-based artisan cooperative producing handmade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Camaxtl Partner — Mexico-based artisan group producing handmade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Canaan Palestine Partner — Palestine-based producer of fair trade olive oil and handmade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Chabi Chic Partner — Morocco-based artisan group producing handmade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Collective Humanity Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Corr - The Jute Works Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Craft Boat Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Craft Boat Partner — Collaborates with artisans in India to preserve traditional crafts and produce sustainable handmade goods.
  • Creative Women Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Della Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Destiny Reflection Partner — Artisan group producing fair trade goods sourced by The Little Market
  • Divine Chocolate Partner — Ghana-based producer of fair trade chocolate sourced by The Little Market
  • Downtown Women's Center Partner — U.S.-based organization empowering women through artisan work, partnered with The Little Market
+ 67 more
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Reinvestment for Long-Term Development
    methodology: community_reinvestment
    By reinvesting proceeds from product sales into microfinance and community development initiatives, the organization generates sustainable change in artisan communities because financial self-sufficiency and local capacity building reduce long-term dependency on external aid.
  • Cultural Preservation Through Craft Innovation
    methodology: cultural_preservation_through_innovation
    By combining traditional artisan techniques—such as kantha embroidery, Hangaza weaving, and natural dyeing—with modern design and upcycled materials, the organization sustains cultural heritage and intergenerational knowledge because innovation increases market relevance and ensures continued practice of endangered crafts.
  • Dignified Work as Pathway to Stability
    methodology: dignified_work
    By providing safe, supportive work environments with fair wages and benefits, the organization enables safety, stability, and personal development for women survivors of trafficking and other marginalized women because dignified employment is a foundational driver of social and economic reintegration.
  • Fair Trade Artisan Empowerment
    methodology: fair_trade_artisan_empowerment
    By connecting underserved artisan groups with wholesalers, retailers, and ethical buyers through fair trade commerce and market access expansion, the organization produces sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment because it ensures fair wages, dignified work, and long-term community development.
  • Sustainable Materials and Circular Production
    methodology: circular_material_use
    By using recycled, natural, and locally sourced materials—including recycled glass, textile scraps, and plant-based dyes—the organization reduces environmental impact and supports artisan self-reliance because sustainable production lowers costs, minimizes waste, and aligns with eco-conscious consumer values.