Shining Light Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Shining Light Charitable Trust is a private foundation in El Cajon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,100 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $19,200. 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$270,100
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$19,200
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $297,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $297,000 | 36 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $270,100 | 36 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Shining Light Charitable Trust 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 Shining Light Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $95,200 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $24,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $24,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $18,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $18,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $12,700 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $9,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Febc Russian Jewish Program | Religious education and outreach | $19,200 |
| New Tribes Missions | Religious education and outreach | $18,000 |
| Operation Mobilazation | Religious education and outreach | $18,000 |
| Mission Valley Community | Religious education and outreach | $13,000 |
| Cord Ministries Int | Religious education and outreach | $12,700 |
| Baptist Mid-Mission | Religious education and outreach | $12,000 |
| Israel Restoration Ministry | Religious education and outreach | $12,000 |
| Lighthouse Baptist Church | Religious education and outreach | $12,000 |
| Oaks International | Religious education and outreach | $10,000 |
| Tecate Mission International | Religious education and outreach | $9,000 |
| Ask Dr Brown Ministries | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Assn Baptist World Evangelism | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Baptist International Mission Inc | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Baptist World Missions Outreach | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Intnl | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| DM Stearns Missionary Fund | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Fellowship International Missions | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Friends of Israel | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Gideon's International | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Global Training Network | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Grace Ministries International | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| International Board of Jewish | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Landmark Baptist Missions | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Missionary Aviation Fellowship | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Perception Funding | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Tentmakers Bible Mission | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| White Fields | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| World Partners USA | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Word of Life | Religious education and outreach | $5,500 |
| Serving in Mission | Religious education and outreach | $3,500 |
| Mexican Medical Mission | Religious education and outreach | $3,000 |
| Project Mercy | Religious education and outreach | $3,000 |
| Shadow Mountain Church | Religious education and outreach | $3,000 |
| HLK International Ministries | Religious education and outreach | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Cantor
Questions people ask
Does Shining Light Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shining Light Charitable Trust give?
$270,100 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Shining Light Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Cantor (Trustee).
What does Shining Light Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.