Noblelight Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Noblelight Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $367,530 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $112,530. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$367,530
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$112,530
- Assets$31.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $568,330 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $568,330 | 24 | $33.5 million |
| 2024 | $367,530 | 21 | $31.5 million |
How to apply
Noblelight 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Noblelight Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California. It also paid $112,530 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $115,000 |
| New York | 6 | $90,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Opportunity Meaning and Equality Ghana LBG (Home) | To complete construction on both a school and skill center and support operational expenses in 2024. | $112,530 |
| Blankets of Hope | To support providing needed physical and emotional support to the homeless population. | $50,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | To support the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches. | $50,000 |
| Village School | To support providing educational services from transitional kindergarten through 6th grade. | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To support assisting victims of disasters and conflicts worldwide. | $20,000 |
| American Bandy Association | To support promoting participation in the sport of bandy | $10,000 |
| 350ORG | To support ending the era of fossil fuels and creating renewable energy future | $5,000 |
| Conservation International | To support creating a healthier world where people and nature thrive together | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To support preserving the natural systems on which all life depends. | $5,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | To support protecting and preserving the environment | $5,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | To support protecting and restoring the environmental health, sustainability, and scenic beauty of the lake tahoe basin. | $5,000 |
| Miracle Center of St Paul | To support mission projects | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To support safeguarding the earth. | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | To support preserving forests, protecting the climate, and upholding human rights. | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | To support saving endangered wildlife and our planet. | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | To support educating and empowering people to protect and improve the natural and human environment. | $5,000 |
| Tetiaroa Society | To support the education, conservation and research activities related to tropical island socio-ecosystems. | $5,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | To support protecting america's legacy of land and water resources. | $5,000 |
| The Ocean Conservancy | To support protecting the ocean from today's greatest global challenges. | $5,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | To support solving our planet's most pressing problems. | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | To support saving wildlife and wild places worldwide. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Chaffee
- Kathryn Smith
- Brandon Chaffee
- Brianna Scherer
- Daniel Hill
Questions people ask
Does Noblelight Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Noblelight Foundation give?
$367,530 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Noblelight Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd Chaffee (Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer), Kathryn Smith (Vice President), Brandon Chaffee (Vice President) and Brianna Scherer (Administrative Assistant) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Noblelight Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.