Salt & Light Charitable Works Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Salt & Light Charitable Works Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Setauket, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $45,000. 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$152,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$277,170
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $125,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $125,000 | 15 | $72,324 |
| 2024 | $152,500 | 12 | $277,170 |
How to apply
Salt & Light Charitable Works 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 Salt & Light Charitable Works Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $90,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stacey Gregorius | Donation | $45,000 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions | Donation | $25,000 |
| FR Anthony Ewherido | Donation | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Province of St Mary of the Capuchin Order | Donation | $10,000 |
| Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church | Donation | $7,500 |
| Long Island Cares | Donation | $7,500 |
| The Cardinal Newman Society | Donation | $7,500 |
| Saint Lawrence Seminary | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oblates of the Virgin Mary St Francis Chapel | Donation | $5,000 |
| Priests of Sacred Heart- SH South | Donation | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Rainone
- Hesham Atwa
- Simone Atwa
Questions people ask
Does Salt & Light Charitable Works Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Salt & Light Charitable Works Foundation Inc give?
$152,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Salt & Light Charitable Works Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Teresa Rainone (President), Hesham Atwa (Secretary) and Simone Atwa (Treasurer).
What does Salt & Light Charitable Works Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.