Children of Light
Children of Light is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Twinsburg, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $92K.
Children of Light at a glance
In short: Children of Light gave $92K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,850
- +92.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,370
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,860
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Children of Light funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Kizito Foundation ($70K). Together the top 5 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Children of Light gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $92K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Kizito Foundation North Olmstead, OH | Charitable Contribution | $69,850 |
| Comboni Missionaries Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| North American Province of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Cenacle Inc Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Marys's Church in NCHANG Cameroon Diocesse of Mamfe | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Kumba Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,860 | $92,745 | $93,736 | $91,850 | 5 | $93,196 | $643 |
| 2024 | $16,851 | $59,875 | $50,167 | $47,740 | 3 | $49,054 | $567 |
| 2023 | $7,143 | $32,550 | $38,617 | $37,500 | 4 | $38,617 | $412 |
| 2022 | $13,210 | $41,450 | $39,203 | $38,200 | 3 | $39,203 | $388 |
| 2021 | $10,963 | $24,074 | $23,725 | $23,725 | 1 | $23,725 | $580 |
| 2020 | $10,614 | $25,110 | $23,768 | $23,050 | 1 | — | $466 |
| 2019 | $9,272 | $23,259 | $27,631 | $26,900 | 1 | — | $417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Children of Light reported a distributable amount of $643 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children of Light is led by Michael Leahy, Chairman of the Board & President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Leahy
Chairman of the Board & President
President → Chairman of the Board & President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rachel Erdelyi
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Veronica Leahy
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Briana M. Amato Leahy
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kyle Rohrig
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michelle Leahy
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Children of Light
How much does Children of Light give each year?
Children of Light gave $92K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 3 grants.
What is Children of Light's typical grant size?
Children of Light's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,370, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Children of Light give grants?
Children of Light gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (5%).
Who are Children of Light's largest grantees?
Children of Light's largest 2025 grantees include St Kizito Foundation ($69,850), Comboni Missionaries ($7,500) and North American Province of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Cenacle Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Children of Light?
Children of Light reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $643 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Children of Light?
Children of Light is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Twinsburg, OH. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Children of Light's EIN?
Children of Light's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1170094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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