Emissaries of Divine Light
Emissaries of Divine Light is a public charity based in Portland, Oregon. Its philanthropic program supports nonprofit organizations working on health and well-being, growth for children and adults, and responsible stewardship of the planet.
Emissaries of Divine Light at a glance
In short: Emissaries of Divine Light reported $411K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $411,003 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $736,679
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $80,697
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $78,597
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $486,463
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Emissaries of Divine Light
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
EDL Northwest does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website directs organizations to contact it for more information but does not describe an application process or required materials. It says its philanthropic giving program will end by the end of 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 429 Ne 29Th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (318) 357-1520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Emissaries of Divine Light
Who Emissaries of Divine Light funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Portland, Oregon. Its grant materials do not state a geographic eligibility area. The listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Bend and Portland, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2022) to $411K (2025). In 2025 it reported $411K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Peaceful Presence Proj Bend, OR | Capital | $70,000 |
| Spirit Awakening Foundatio Marina Del Rey, CA | Capital | $70,000 |
| Human Prison Hospice Proje Bolinas, CA | Capital | $70,000 |
| Grow Good Santa Monica, CA | Capital | $70,000 |
| Soul River Inc Portland, OR | Capital | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing narrative separately reports $66,500 in consulting fees, all categorized as management and general expenses.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $736,679 | $80,697 | $486,463 | $411,003 | Total only | $78,597 |
| 2024 | $1,142,444 | $85,331 | $455,513 | $383,000 | Total only | $82,131 |
| 2023 | $1,512,625 | $32,531 | $468,883 | $330,000 | 5 | $28,906 |
| 2022 | $2,034,971 | $86,975 | $270,253 | $185,000 | 6 | $82,665 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support the spiritual regeneration of humanity. Its website describes grantmaking for nonprofit organizations that encourage the social-emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth of children and adults, as well as responsible stewardship of the planet. It identifies care for physical and spiritual well-being and care for the planet as guiding tenets.
Grantees’ work illustrates this range. The Peaceful Presence Project says it aims to help communities live well, age well, and die well by reimagining how people talk about, plan for, and experience the last stage of life. Soul River Inc says it engages veterans as mentors to youth through outdoor activities, Indigenous community engagement, and service projects.
Grantmaking
The organization’s IRS filing reports five grants totaling $330,000 in 2023. It reports no grants in 2024 or 2025. Among the 2023 grants, The Peaceful Presence Project received $70,000 and Soul River Inc received $50,000. The website describes current grantees as receiving multi-year, general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jon Shanker as director, Donald Hynes as president, Brian Lanes as secretary, and David A Waskom as treasurer.
Emissaries of Divine Light is led by Donald Hynes, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Hynes
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Shanker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lanes
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Waskom
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Emissaries of Divine Light
How much does Emissaries of Divine Light give each year?
Emissaries of Divine Light reported $411K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $383K in grants paid.
How large is Emissaries of Divine Light?
Emissaries of Divine Light reported $737K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $81K.
What does Emissaries of Divine Light fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support the spiritual regeneration of humanity. Its website describes grantmaking for nonprofit organizations that encourage the social-emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth of children and adults, as well as responsible stewardship of the planet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emissaries of Divine Light?
EDL Northwest does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Emissaries of Divine Light make grants?
The organization is based in Portland, Oregon. Its grant materials do not state a geographic eligibility area. The listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Bend and Portland, Oregon.
What is Emissaries of Divine Light's EIN?
Emissaries of Divine Light's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7431636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Emissaries of Divine Light accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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