Eastern Light Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$66K
+8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
+20.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$800
+60.0% YoY
About Eastern Light Tr
Based on IRS filings
Eastern Light Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $65,634 | $60,434 | $54,434 |
| Revenue | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Expenses | $4,800 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,800 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $2,681 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Mary Orthodox Church ($2,400), Axia Women ($800), Bridges Homeward Cambridge Family Childrens Service ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Axia Women Hartford, CT | General Operations. | $800 |
| Bridges Homeward Cambridge Family Childrens Service Cambridge, MA | General Operations. | $500 |
| St Mary Orthodox Church Cambridge, MA | General Fund + Womens Club + Neighbor Outreach programs | $2,400 |
| City Stings United Roxbury, MA | General Fund. | $300 |
| Haley House Boston, MA | General Fund. | $300 |
| Kataluma Boston, MA | General Fund. | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenbit Mitiku | Trustee | — | — |
| Tenbit Mitiku | Trustee | — | — |
| Tenbit Mitiku | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Light Tr?
Eastern Light Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. It holds $66K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Eastern Light Tr?
As of 2024, Eastern Light Tr holds $66K in total assets with $10K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does Eastern Light Tr operate?
Eastern Light Tr has awarded grants in Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York.
What size grants does Eastern Light Tr award?
In 2024, Eastern Light Tr awarded 6 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $800 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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