The Living Light Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Living Light Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,453 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,453 and the largest $110,000. 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$230,453
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,453
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$504,398
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $75,000 the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 7 | $471,141 |
| 2024 | $230,453 | 9 | $504,398 |
How to apply
The Living Light 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 The Living Light Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $110,000 |
| California | 7 | $100,453 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly | To empower people in poverty to choose how best to improve their lives. | $110,000 |
| Camfed | To provide girls with individualized financial and material support to attend and succeed in school. | $30,000 |
| The Bail Project | To provide free bail assistance to low-income americans. | $30,000 |
| Feeding America | To respond to the hunger crisis in america by providing food to people in need through a nationwide network of food banks. | $20,000 |
| UNICEF USA | To support the most vunerable children wherever they live. | $10,453 |
| Glide Foundation | Helping the poor and the disenfranchised. | $10,000 |
| Health Youniversity Group | To provide women information and tools to reach specific health and wellness goals. | $10,000 |
| Everyoneon | To unlock social and economic opportunity by connecting people in under-resourced communities to affordable internet service and computers, and providing digital skills and trainings. | $5,000 |
| Counterculture Museum | To explore countercultures, subcultures, and dominant cultures from which they arise. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven K Fox
Questions people ask
Does The Living Light Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Living Light Foundation give?
$230,453 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,453.
Who runs The Living Light Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven K Fox (Trustee).
What does The Living Light Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.