Christ Light Institute Inc

FOUNTAIN, CO EIN: 76-0221670

Christ Light Institute Inc is a private foundation, based in FOUNTAIN, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $617 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $14K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$617

-85.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$14K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$690.095

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christ Light Institute Inc reported a distributable amount of $495 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Christ Light Institute Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $12K (55%)

Florida $4K (16%)

District of Columbia $2K (8%)

Maryland $1K (6%)

California $1K (5%)

Texas $520 (2%)

Oklahoma $510 (2%)

Kentucky $400 (2%)

+7 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Iowa Illinois Kansas Kentucky Maryland New York Oklahoma South Carolina Texas Virginia

Cities

BaltimoreChicagoCoconut CreekCold SpringsErlangerFredericksburgGarden ValleyGreenvilleHagerstownHarlanLanhamLovelandMerrifieldNew YorkOklahoma CityOrlandoPhoenixRichardsonRosevilleSanta Rosa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$617	$4,366	$1,251
Revenue	$32,768	$39,379	$29,687
Expenses	$36,517	$36,330	$29,508
Qualifying Distributions	$14,462	$6,753	$6,618
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$495	$137	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Operation Blessing ($7,500), Campus Crusade for Christ Inc ($2,700), Christian Broadcasting Network ($2,536).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Amazing Facts Roseville, CA	Supporting Evangelism and Discipleship ministry	$602
American Center for Law and Justice Virginia Beach, VA	Supporting the work of protecting freedom of religion speech	$100
American Leprosy Missions Greenville, SC	Supporting medical aid training and other assistance to those affected by leprosy and other tropical diseases	$25
Abandoned Childrens Fund Santa Rosa, CA	Humanitarian aid for abandoned children	$70
Aid For Starving Children Santa Rosa, CA	Supporting providing food shelter clean water financial assistance emergency relief to children families who are victims of famines disasters and war	$60
Bread for the World Institute Washington, DC	Charitable donation for research to end hunger	$30
CARE Merrifield, VA	Supporting providing food health supplies shelter and hope to families in crisis	$50
Childrens Hunger Relief Fund Santa Rosa, CA	Showing Gods love to children through providing hunger relief healthcare and shelter	$50
Doctors Without Borders New York, NY	Providing emergency medical aid to people affected by conflicts disasters epidemics and more.	$50
Feed The Children Oklahoma City, OK	Providing food and essentials to children and families to help end childhood hunger	$60

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Vance Payne	President CEO	20	—
Shannon Payne	Corporate Secretary	0.5	—
Bethany Payne	President	0.5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Christ Light Institute Inc?

As of 2024, Christ Light Institute Inc holds $617 in total assets with $33K in annual revenue. It awarded 21 grants totaling $14K in 2024.

Where does Christ Light Institute Inc operate?

Christ Light Institute Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Christ Light Institute Inc award?

In 2024, Christ Light Institute Inc awarded 21 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $690.095 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Christ Light Institute Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Christ Light Institute Inc reported a distributable amount of $495 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.