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Light and Shine Foundation

Preselected recipients only Mercer Island, Washington · EIN 843595777

Light and Shine Foundation is a private foundation in Mercer Island, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,052 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,352 and the largest $12,000. 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 $11,959 the year before.

100% 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
2022$7,0002$273,770
2023$11,9598$345,325
2024$14,0523$439,119

How to apply

Light and Shine 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 Light and Shine Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its US grants went to recipients in Washington. It also paid $700 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington2$13,352

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bread of Life Christian Church (BOLCC)
Renton, WA
Charitable Purpose$12,000
Mercer Island School Foundation
Mercer Island, WA
Eudcational Purpose$1,352
UNICEFCharitable Purpose$700

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Light and Shine Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Light and Shine Foundation give?

$14,052 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,352.

Who runs Light and Shine Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Xiaoman Yang (Ceo) and Xiao Kong (Cfo).

What does Light and Shine Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.

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