Emissaries of Divine Light
PUBLIC CHARITY ENGAGED IN PHILANTHROPY TO SUPPORT OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE A SIMILAR MISSION/PURPOSE WHILE SERVING THE NEEDS OF HUMANITY
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-24.5% YoY
Revenue
$85K
+162.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$82K
+184.1% YoY
Expenses
$456K
-2.9% YoY
About Emissaries of Divine Light
Based on IRS filings
Emissaries of Divine Light is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $82K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,142,444 | $1,512,625 | $2,034,971 |
| Revenue | $85,331 | $32,531 | $86,975 |
| Expenses | $455,513 | $468,883 | $270,253 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $82,131 | $28,906 | $82,665 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Emissaries of Divine Light
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON SHANKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONALD HYNES | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| BRIAN LANES | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DAVID A WASKOM | TREASURER | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emissaries of Divine Light?
Emissaries of Divine Light is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Emissaries of Divine Light?
As of 2024, Emissaries of Divine Light holds $1.1M in total assets with $85K in annual revenue.
Where does Emissaries of Divine Light operate?
Emissaries of Divine Light has awarded grants in California, Oregon, Washington.
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 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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