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The Lighthouse

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 136081724

The Lighthouse is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,996 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $14,996 and the largest $14,996. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $13,520 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$13,2721$270,436
2023$13,5201$299,941
2024$14,9961$310,418

How to apply

The Lighthouse 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lighthouse funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$14,996

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lighthouse International
New York, NY
General operating$14,996

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lighthouse accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lighthouse give?

$14,996 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $14,996.

Who runs The Lighthouse?

Its 2024 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).

What does The Lighthouse fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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