Christ Light Institute Inc
Preselected recipients only
Christ Light Institute Inc is a private foundation in Fountain, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,492 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $60 and the largest $7,500. 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$14,492
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$60
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$617
Giving in 2024 was up from $7,148 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,148 | 0 | $4,366 |
| 2024 | $14,492 | 21 | $617 |
How to apply
Christ Light Institute Inc 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 Christ Light Institute Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $10,186 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,740 |
| California | 4 | $782 |
| Colorado | 1 | $279 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $60 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50 |
| New York | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Blessing | Charitable giving for compassionate Christ-centered relief and development programs such as clean water hunger relief medical care child development and disaster response | $7,500 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Providing support for evangelism through film | $2,700 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | Providing for evangelism humanitarian aid and care for orphaned at-risk children | $2,536 |
| Amazing Facts | Supporting Evangelism and Discipleship ministry | $602 |
| Voice of Prophecy | Charitable gift to help spreading the Gospel globally through radio internet and Bible School ministries | $279 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Supporting the work of protecting freedom of religion speech | $100 |
| Mercy Ships | Providing urgent surgical and medical needs to the poor through hospital ships | $100 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Supporting disabled veterans with medical and job assistance and other services. Contributions are deductible pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 170 c3 | $100 |
| Abandoned Childrens Fund | Humanitarian aid for abandoned children | $70 |
| Aid For Starving Children | Supporting providing food shelter clean water financial assistance emergency relief to children families who are victims of famines disasters and war | $60 |
| Feed The Children | Providing food and essentials to children and families to help end childhood hunger | $60 |
| Care | Supporting providing food health supplies shelter and hope to families in crisis | $50 |
| Childrens Hunger Relief Fund | Showing Gods love to children through providing hunger relief healthcare and shelter | $50 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Providing emergency medical aid to people affected by conflicts disasters epidemics and more. | $50 |
| Feeding America | Providing hunger relief through food banks food pantries and meal programs | $50 |
| World Villages for Children | Providing food care and education for impoverished children | $40 |
| Food for the Poor | Providing spiritual care humanitarian aid housing and water for the impoverished of Latin America Caribbean | $40 |
| Bread for the World Institute | Charitable donation for research to end hunger | $30 |
| Bread for the World | To support work to end hunger in the US and globally. Former manager did not realize this was advocacy group. Attempted to correct the allocation with the organization however they were unable to reallocate the funds. Non-charitable. | $30 |
| American Leprosy Missions | Supporting medical aid training and other assistance to those affected by leprosy and other tropical diseases | $25 |
| March Of Dimes | Providing programs resources and education to support the health of mom and babies | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Vance Payne
- Shannon Payne
- Bethany Payne
Questions people ask
Does Christ Light Institute Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christ Light Institute Inc give?
$14,492 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $60.
Who runs Christ Light Institute Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vance Payne (President CEO), Shannon Payne (Corporate Secretary) and Bethany Payne (President).
What does Christ Light Institute Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and health.