Harbor Lights Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harbor Lights Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $15.4 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7.7 million and the largest $15.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$15.4 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$7.7 million
- Largest grant$15.4 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 1 | $20.6 million |
| 2023 | $15.4 million | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Harbor Lights Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Harbor Lights Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $15.4 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | General support | $15.4 million |
| Yale School Of Medicine | General support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Weintz Cerf
- Polly Weintz Sanna
- Eric Cortelyou Weintz
- Karl Frederick Weintz
Questions people ask
Does Harbor Lights Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harbor Lights Foundation give?
$15.4 million in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7.7 million.
Who runs Harbor Lights Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Elizabeth Weintz Cerf (Trustee), Polly Weintz Sanna (Trustee), Eric Cortelyou Weintz (Trustee) and Karl Frederick Weintz (Trustee).
What does Harbor Lights Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.