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LocalLight

Accepts applications Carmichael, California · EIN 830569411

LocalLight is a private foundation in Carmichael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $16,000 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$14,0003$298,686
2022$25,0001$298,516
2023$17,0951$307,422
2024$16,0001$300,663
2025$15,0001$295,885

How to apply

ContactRobert Teel
5618 Frontier Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
What to submitPlease make any requests via mailed letter
DeadlinesNo deadlines
RestrictionsNo restrictions

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What LocalLight funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$15,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
River City Christian
Rancho Cordova, CA
Funding for Project REACH - a sports complex and neighborhood gathering spot for the greater Citrus Heights area$15,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does LocalLight accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.

How much does LocalLight give?

$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs LocalLight?

Its 2025 filing lists Jessica M Teel (Secretary) and Robert M Teel (President).

What does LocalLight fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and faith communities.

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