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Radiant Point Foundation

Preselected recipients only Herndon, Virginia · EIN 826461556

Radiant Point Foundation is a private foundation in Herndon, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,830 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $20,775 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,7754$1.2 million
2024$31,8306$1.3 million

How to apply

Radiant Point 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Radiant Point Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia5$29,830
Illinois1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
RPF Scholarship Fundjavier Chavez
Winchester, VA
Charitable$15,000
St Timothy Catholic School
Chantilly, VA
Charitable$12,730
Alleman High School
Rock Island, IL
Charitable$2,000
The Clifton Institute
Warrenton, VA
Charitable$1,000
Student and Global Community Engagement
Fairfax, VA
Charitable$600
Simple Changes Inc
Lorton, VA
Charitable$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Radiant Point Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Radiant Point Foundation give?

$31,830 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Radiant Point Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Faltemier (Trustee) and Emily Faltemier (Trustee).

What does Radiant Point Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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