City Light Academy Inc
To develop a private christian school from kindergarten through 12th grade based on biblical principles and academic excellence serving stamford and our region.
City Light Academy Inc at a glance
In short: City Light Academy Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $8,300
- -88.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $8,300
- -77.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $8,300
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who City Light Academy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Manhattan Christian Academy ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $75K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Christian Academy New York, NY | Assistance of Organization | $8,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-22,354 | $13,000 | $8,300 | 1 | $-26,989 |
| 2021 | $35,354 | $14,016 | $75,060 | $75,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $96,398 | $400 | $1,155 | — | — | — |
About City Light Academy Inc
Based on IRS filings
City Light Academy Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
City Light Academy Inc is led by Andrew Vindigni, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Andrew Vindigni
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Asante
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phebe Arouni
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 City Light Academy Inc
How much does City Light Academy Inc give each year?
City Light Academy Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $75K across 2 grants.
What is City Light Academy Inc?
City Light Academy Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Stamford, CT.
Where does City Light Academy Inc operate?
City Light Academy Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is City Light Academy Inc's EIN?
City Light Academy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2749332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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