Two Lights Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Two Lights Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $618,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$618,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
39% 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 | $1.6 million | 25 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 23 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Two Lights Foundation 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.
What Two Lights Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $1.2 million |
| California | 1 | $57,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $22,120 |
| Maine | 4 | $14,200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dia Art Foundation | General use | $618,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | General use | $500,000 |
| Women's Coaching Alliance | General use | $57,500 |
| Radical Hope Inc | General use | $25,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | General use | $25,000 |
| Open Space Institute | General use | $24,200 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General use | $22,120 |
| Reformed Church of Bronxville | General use | $12,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General use | $10,000 |
| Ketcha Outdoors | General use | $3,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | General use | $2,500 |
| Kaplan JCC on the Palisades | General use | $2,500 |
| Goodwill Industries Nynj | General use | $2,300 |
| Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe Inc | General use | $2,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | General use | $1,000 |
| Jansen Memorial Hospice | General use | $1,000 |
| You Gotta Believe | General use | $1,000 |
| Destination College | General use | $1,000 |
| Bronxville School Foundation Inc | General use | $1,000 |
| The Girls Foundation of Tanzania | General use | $1,000 |
| Mainsprings | General use | $1,000 |
| The Picture House Regional Film Center | General use | $500 |
| Prouts Neck Historical Society | General use | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger S Goodell
- Jane S Goodell
Questions people ask
Does Two Lights Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Two Lights Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Two Lights Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Roger S Goodell (Treasurer and Secretary) and Jane S Goodell (President).
What does Two Lights Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and environment and conservation.