Another Light Foundation
Another Light Foundation is a private foundation based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported 68 grants totaling $2,357,750 to charitable organizations.
Another Light Foundation at a glance
In short: Another Light Foundation gave $2.4M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,357,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- Average grant
- $34,673
- Median grant
- $15,625
- Total assets
- $26,750,335
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Another Light Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 52 W 3Rd Ave PO Box 26988, Collegeville, PA 19426
Phone: (303) 781-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Another Light Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beyond Celiac ($220K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 68 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (32%), New York (19%), California (16%), Maine (6%), and Washington, DC (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Another Light Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Celiac Ambler, PA | The Beyond Celiac Investments Program (BCI) | $220,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | Specific-Immunopeptide Identification of Celiac and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases | $200,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | Understanding the onset of celiac disease in genetically susceptible individuals | $200,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc New Haven, CT | Maryland Campus Campaign | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates Philadelphia, PA | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Rewild Austin, TX | Raise awareness of the ocean impacts of synthetic textiles | $100,000 |
| Women in Film & Video Washington, DC | Holding Liat | $100,000 |
| Community Security Service Woodbury, NY | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Rodale Institute Kutztown, PA | Veteran Farmer Training Program | $75,000 |
| Stichting Sea Shepherd Global | Eradicating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in liberia | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,750,335 | $29,333,974 | $2,583,639 | $2,357,750 | 68 | $2,439,050 | $59,749 | $44,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Another Light Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Beyond Celiac says it works to drive diagnosis, advance research, and accelerate discovery of treatments and a cure. The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science says it raises funds for scientific research at the Weizmann Institute. Rodale Institute describes its work as advancing regenerative organic agriculture through research, farmer training, and education.
Other 2025 grants included operating support for Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates and Community Security Service, a veteran farmer training program at Rodale Institute, and support for Re:wild’s work to protect and restore the wild.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $2,357,750. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $220,000, with a median grant of $15,625.
Notable 2025 grants included $220,000 to Beyond Celiac for its Beyond Celiac Investments Program; $200,000 to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science for research on celiac and inflammatory bowel diseases; and $200,000 to Stanford University for research on the onset of celiac disease in genetically susceptible individuals. Other grants included $100,000 to Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates for operating support, $100,000 to Re:wild to raise awareness of the ocean impacts of synthetic textiles, and $75,000 to Rodale Institute for its veteran farmer training program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarena Snider as president.
Another Light Foundation is led by Sarena Snider, President on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarena Snider
President
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Another Light Foundation
How much does Another Light Foundation give each year?
Another Light Foundation gave $2.4M across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Another Light Foundation's typical grant size?
Another Light Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,625, and its average grant was $34,673, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Another Light Foundation give grants?
Another Light Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Philadelphia, PA (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Another Light Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Another Light Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Another Light Foundation's largest grantees?
Another Light Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beyond Celiac ($220,000), American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science ($200,000) and The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Another Light Foundation?
Another Light Foundation reported $26.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Another Light Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Beyond Celiac says it works to drive diagnosis, advance research, and accelerate discovery of treatments and a cure. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Another Light Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Another Light Foundation's EIN?
Another Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4284365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Another Light Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Another Light Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/another-light-foundation-morg_7f72c49490714fd797e5d5e85d1de620
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