Eastern Light Tr
Eastern Light Tr is a private foundation, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $17K.
Eastern Light Tr at a glance
In short: Eastern Light Tr gave $17K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,000
- +254.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,429
- +203.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $477,745
- +627.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Eastern Light Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cambridge Council on Aging ($10K). Together the top 7 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eastern Light Tr gives
- Giving grew 467% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 112% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Council on Aging Cambridge, MA | General funding. | $10,000 |
| St Mary Orthodox Church Cambridge, MA | General Fund + Womens Club + Neighbor Outreach programs | $4,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Boston, MA | General funding | $1,000 |
| Bridges Homeward Cambridge Family Childrens Service Cambridge, MA | General Operations. | $500 |
| City Stings United Roxbury, MA | General Fund. | $500 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | General Funding. | $500 |
| Greenroots Chelsea Chelsea, MA | General funding. | $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 | $477,745 | $429,111 | $17,000 | $17,000 | 7 | $17,000 | — |
| 2024 | $65,634 | $10,000 | $4,800 | $4,800 | 6 | $4,800 | — |
| 2023 | $60,434 | $10,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 8 | $4,000 | — |
| 2022 | $54,434 | $10,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 6 | $3,000 | $2,681 |
| 2021 | $47,563 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 15 | $10,000 | $2,343 |
| 2020 | $47,563 | $50,000 | $2,537 | $2,500 | 7 | — | $4,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eastern Light Tr is led by Tenbit Mitiku, Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tenbit Mitiku
Trustee
Trustee & Turstee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Eastern Light Tr
How much does Eastern Light Tr give each year?
Eastern Light Tr gave $17K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 6 grants.
What is Eastern Light Tr's typical grant size?
Eastern Light Tr's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eastern Light Tr give grants?
Eastern Light Tr gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Eastern Light Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eastern Light Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eastern Light Tr's largest grantees?
Eastern Light Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Cambridge Council on Aging ($10,000), St Mary Orthodox Church ($4,000) and Boston Health Care for the Homeless ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eastern Light Tr?
Eastern Light Tr reported $478K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $429K.
What is Eastern Light Tr's EIN?
Eastern Light Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6639156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Eastern Light Tr funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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