Beacon Light Foundation Inc
Beacon Light Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Peconic, an individual recipient It supports charitable, educational, religious, and scientific purposes through contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Beacon Light Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Beacon Light Foundation Inc gave $116K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,348
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,062
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,640
- Total assets
- $2,020,651
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Beacon Light Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O A Bennett-2725 Soundview Ave, Peconic, NY 11958
Phone: (212) 655-0924
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beacon Light Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 242 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to an individual recipient recipients, 5% to Illinois, 2% to California, and less than 1% to Texas. The filing also lists 9% for a recipient state marked “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Beacon Light Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2024) to $160K (2021). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 38 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $116,348 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,020,651 | $230,171 | $130,897 | $116,348 | 38 | $122,661 | $37,766 |
| 2023 | $1,809,781 | $52,057 | $131,623 | $116,487 | 45 | $124,801 | $39,952 |
| 2022 | $2,216,926 | $90,591 | $130,416 | $118,013 | 44 | $122,305 | $37,936 |
| 2021 | $2,909,407 | $273,373 | $172,491 | $159,526 | 54 | $162,909 | $38,749 |
| 2020 | $2,563,838 | $86,789 | $186,737 | $158,723 | 61 | — | $16,754 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to receive contributions and use them, together with its assets, exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, and scientific purposes.
Its grantees include organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Nassau Bar Foundation says its charitable programs seek to enhance individuals’ well-being, especially that of children. The New York Academy of Art describes itself as a graduate school combining technical fine-arts training with critical discourse. C.A.S.T. says it works to preserve the arts in the Greater Manchester area through productions and classes for children. Other supported organizations describe work involving assistance to less fortunate people, at-risk individuals, veterans, disaster and emergency hardship relief, and local organizations supporting communities in Ukraine and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $116,348. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $11,285, with a median of $1,640. Its largest grants included $11,285 to Nassau Bar Foundation, $10,370 to Save a Child’s Heart Foundation, $10,010 to Interfaith Nutrition Network, $10,000 to G22 Empowerment Project, and $7,915 to an individual recipient Other grants included $5,900 to Alzheimer’s Association and $5,000 each to an individual recipient, New York Academy of Art, an individual recipient, Friends of Saratoga County Animal, Southold Fire Department, and Perlman Music Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alice Bennett as president, Charles T Bennett as treasurer, and Scott Bennett as secretary.
Beacon Light Foundation Inc is led by Alice Bennett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice Bennett
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles T. Bennett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Bennett
Sec'y
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Beacon Light Foundation Inc
How much does Beacon Light Foundation Inc give each year?
Beacon Light Foundation Inc gave $116K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 45 grants.
What is Beacon Light Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Beacon Light Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,640, and its average grant was $3,062, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beacon Light Foundation Inc give grants?
Beacon Light Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (5%).
Does Beacon Light Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Beacon Light Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (38 grants).
How large is Beacon Light Foundation Inc?
Beacon Light Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What does Beacon Light Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to receive contributions and use them, together with its assets, exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, and scientific purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beacon Light Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beacon Light Foundation Inc's EIN?
Beacon Light Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3333751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beacon Light Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Beacon Light Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/beacon-light-foundation-inc-morg_2c8022ff0ed34951acef0130bc632b50
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