Ray of Light Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Ray of Light Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Delray Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $390,927 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $6,464 and the largest $18,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$390,927
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$6,464
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$8.2 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $405,956 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $370,750 | 50 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $405,956 | 58 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $390,927 | 60 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Ray of Light Scholarship Fund 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 Ray of Light Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 17 | $103,927 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $55,000 |
| New York | 6 | $53,500 |
| Maryland | 5 | $33,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $24,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $18,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $14,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $13,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marist College Itf Villa Angeles | Scholarship program | $18,000 |
| Iona University Itf Midy Cassandra | Scholarship program | $12,000 |
| Lehigh University Itf Piacenza Mia | Scholarship program | $12,000 |
| Mount St Mary's University Itf Garc | Scholarship program | $12,000 |
| University of Connecticut Itf Fred | Scholarship program | $11,500 |
| Brown University Itf Seaborn Briann | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame High School Itf Rivera K | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Western Carolina University Itf Mar | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut Itf Pierr | Scholarship program | $9,000 |
| Florida Am University Itf Senatus C | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenvil | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| Russell Sage College Itf Mondesir M | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| Savannah College of Arts and Design | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| Southern Wesleyan University Itf He | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| University of Delaware Itf Garcia D | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| University of Maryland Itf Stuart C | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| University of New Hampshire Itf Tre | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| Western Carolina University Itf Cox | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| Winthrop University Itf Ledford Ros | Scholarship program | $8,000 |
| North Greenville University Itf Per | Scholarship program | $7,500 |
| Roger Williams University Itf Whitl | Scholarship program | $7,500 |
| Tulane University Itf Joseph Isaiah | Scholarship program | $7,500 |
| Vassar College Itf Salvati Ava | Scholarship program | $7,500 |
| Bridge to Clemson Program Itf Stone | Scholarship program | $7,000 |
| Charleston Southern University Itf | Scholarship program | $7,000 |
| Louisiana State University Metayer | Scholarship program | $7,000 |
| Quinnipiac University Itf Bogue Ver | Scholarship program | $7,000 |
| University of Connecticut Itf Delga | Scholarship program | $7,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute Itf | Scholarship program | $7,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Cha | Scholarship program | $6,500 |
| Southern Connecticut State Universi | Scholarship program | $6,427 |
| Columbia International University I | Scholarship program | $6,000 |
| Connecticut College Itf Chen Emily | Scholarship program | $6,000 |
| Lehigh University Itf Zapata Isaac | Scholarship program | $6,000 |
| Regis College Itf Mazo Daniela | Scholarship program | $6,000 |
| Arizona State University Itf Peters | Scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Boston Conservatory at Berklee Itf | Scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School It | Scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School It | Scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Howard University Itf Andre Maureen | Scholarship program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Jane Zuccaro
- Robert Zuccaro
- Brynne Zuccaro
Questions people ask
Does Ray of Light Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ray of Light Scholarship Fund give?
$390,927 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $6,464.
Who runs Ray of Light Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Jane Zuccaro (Director, President), Robert Zuccaro (Director, Vice President) and Brynne Zuccaro (Director, Vice President).
What does Ray of Light Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.