The Luminescence Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Luminescence Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Marshall, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $14,925 and the largest $666,667. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$14,925
- Largest grant$666,667
- Assets$65.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 90 | $55.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 56 | $65.5 million |
How to apply
The Luminescence 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 The Luminescence Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $802,555 |
| Virginia | 28 | $738,925 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $666,667 |
| Maryland | 4 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $88,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $83,333 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | General | $666,667 |
| Weta | General | $200,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General | $200,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | General | $200,000 |
| Promise Project Fcny | General | $150,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson | General | $100,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Middleberg Humane Foundation | General | $97,825 |
| American Prairie Reserve | General | $83,333 |
| The ALS Association | General | $75,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | General | $75,000 |
| Eye to Eye Inc | General | $55,555 |
| ACLU Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions | General | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General | $50,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Phyllis s. Albstein fund for brain science | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | General | $50,000 |
| Yale Cancer Center | General | $50,000 |
| Yellowhammer Fund | General | $50,000 |
| Our Children Foundation | General | $45,000 |
| Shenandoah University | General | $36,000 |
| The Stefan and Marilyn Tucker Scholarship | General | $35,000 |
| Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase | General | $25,000 |
| Usmmaaf | None | $25,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| The Barker Adoption Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Windswept Academy | General | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Upperville Colt & Horse Show | General | $14,850 |
| Middleburg Community Center | General | $12,500 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | General | $10,000 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Hunt Country Stable Tour | General | $10,000 |
| Encourage Kids Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Symphony Orchestra | General | $10,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General | $10,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | General | $7,500 |
| Aaha | General | $5,000 |
| Big Apple Honor Flight | General | $5,000 |
| Bull Run Mountain Conservancy | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zohar Ben-Dov
- Lisa Ben-Dov
- Tamar Ben-Dov
- Ariella Ben-Dov
- Andrew Albstein
- Seth Brufsky
- Christy Martin
- Talia Spanier-Baker
- Arnold Koonin
Questions people ask
Does The Luminescence Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Luminescence Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $14,925.
Who runs The Luminescence Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Zohar Ben-Dov (President/Director), Lisa Ben-Dov (Vice President/Director), Tamar Ben-Dov (Director) and Ariella Ben-Dov (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Luminescence Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.