C D Light Foundation
C D Light Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1K. Net investment income was $6K.
C D Light Foundation at a glance
In short: C D Light Foundation gave $1K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $162.714), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,139
- -74.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $163
- -71.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104
- Total assets
- $70,091
- +164.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who C D Light Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($350). Together the top 7 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How C D Light Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2022) to $5K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Washington, DC | Cure Blood Cancer & Improve Quality | $350 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Cancer Research & Care | $250 |
| Providence Day School Charlotte, NC | Support Annual Fund Drive | $228 |
| Lupus Researchorg New York, NY | Patient Centered Lupus Research | $104 |
| Amer Foundation Suicide Prevention New York, NY | Supporting Lives Affected by Suicide | $78 |
| Best Buddies Miami, FL | Support People Affected by Develpmen | $77 |
| 24FOUNDATIONORG Charlotte, NC | Supporting Cancer Patients & Communi | $52 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,091 | $58,610 | $1,331 | $1,139 | 7 | $1,139 | $6,220 | $1,369 |
| 2023 | $26,484 | $18 | $4,828 | $4,513 | 8 | $4,513 | — | $2,078 |
| 2022 | $42,092 | $5,346 | $1,252 | $250 | 1 | $250 | $4,344 | $3,675 |
| 2021 | $77,605 | $102,876 | — | — | — | — | — | $976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C D Light Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
C D Light Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kalpana Chandhok
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Puneet Chandhok
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sameer Chandhok
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 C D Light Foundation
How much does C D Light Foundation give each year?
C D Light Foundation gave $1K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 8 grants.
What is C D Light Foundation's typical grant size?
C D Light Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $104, and its average grant was $163, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C D Light Foundation give grants?
C D Light Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (25%) and Massachusetts (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does C D Light Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of C D Light Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C D Light Foundation's largest grantees?
C D Light Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($350), Pan-Mass Challenge ($250) and Providence Day School ($228), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is C D Light Foundation?
C D Light Foundation reported $70K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is C D Light Foundation's EIN?
C D Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3656073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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