Lighthouse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lighthouse Foundation is a private foundation in Spring, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $312,944 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,530 and the largest $72,000. 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$312,944
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,530
- Largest grant$72,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $496,569 the year before.
13% 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 | $496,569 | 44 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $312,944 | 38 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Lighthouse Foundation 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 Lighthouse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $88,193 |
| Colorado | 1 | $72,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $39,200 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $30,156 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $13,300 |
| California | 2 | $8,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $8,300 |
| Nevada | 1 | $6,050 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wommack Ministries | Charitable | $72,000 |
| Family Research Council | Charitable | $38,000 |
| Watersprings Ranch | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Eagle View Ministries | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Ambassadors to the Nations | Charitable | $19,454 |
| Misc Donees | Charitable | $17,348 |
| Second Baptist Univ | Charitable | $12,284 |
| Greg Fritz Ministries | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Reaching the World | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Shiloh Global Ministries | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Julie Meyer Ministries | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Word of Life Center | Charitable | $6,050 |
| True the Vote | Charitable | $5,800 |
| Debra George Minsitries | Charitable | $5,700 |
| PSM Inc | Charitable | $5,500 |
| The Woodson Center | Charitable | $4,800 |
| 147 Team | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Veterans for Child Rescue | Charitable | $3,700 |
| Shawn Morris Int Ministries | Charitable | $3,611 |
| Provisions Distrib Center | Charitable | $3,450 |
| Windsong Ministries | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Daystar | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Joyful Word Ministries | Charitable | $2,300 |
| Joice Meyer Ministries | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Anchor Ridge Ministries | Charitable | $1,702 |
| Life United | Charitable | $1,700 |
| Outreach for America | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Clarice Fluitt Ministries | Charitable | $1,400 |
| Concordia Lutheran | Charitable | $1,045 |
| Bethel Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Faith in Practice | Charitable | $1,000 |
| America First Legal Found | Charitable | $900 |
| Warrior Notes | Charitable | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Charitable | $500 |
| Childrens Health Defense | Charitable | $300 |
| Jesse Duplantis Ministries | Charitable | $300 |
| Aclj | Charitable | $300 |
| Duane Sheriff Ministries | Charitable | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Pudlo
- Mitzi Pudlo
Questions people ask
Does Lighthouse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lighthouse Foundation give?
$312,944 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,530.
Who runs Lighthouse Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Pudlo (TTEE) and Mitzi Pudlo (TTEE).
What does Lighthouse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.