Emerging Light Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Emerging Light Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $901,700 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $450,850 and the largest $500,000. 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$901,700
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$450,850
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$327,717
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 2 | $848,459 |
| 2024 | $901,700 | 2 | $327,717 |
How to apply
Emerging Light 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Emerging Light Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $401,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Limitless Space Institute Inc | General support | $500,000 |
| Mount Olive Baptist Church | Help support a school in africa | $401,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Kamal Ghaffarian
- Matthew Yetman
- Michael Gigliotti
Questions people ask
Does Emerging Light Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emerging Light Foundation Inc give?
$901,700 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $450,850.
Who runs Emerging Light Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kamal Ghaffarian (Ceo and President), Matthew Yetman (Secretary/Treasurer) and Michael Gigliotti (Director).
What does Emerging Light Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.