Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $381K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $5K.
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc gave $38K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,490
- +51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,499
- -78.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $381,183
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (28% 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 Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Seeds Church ($21K). Together the top 7 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 806% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 395% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $38K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Seeds Church | Scholarships Program | $20,690 |
| Little Children of the World Barnesville, GA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Under the Required Threshold Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $4,300 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $3,500 |
| Nevada Partnership for Homeless Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Program Support | $2,000 |
| The Compassion Initiative LV Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381,183 | $109,752 | $71,971 | $38,490 | 7 | $64,524 | $4,710 | $16,332 |
| 2024 | $329,495 | $100,702 | $67,541 | $25,404 | 1 | $60,270 | $16,108 | $18,061 |
| 2023 | $350,289 | $77,961 | $60,110 | $14,874 | 1 | $58,113 | $50,477 | $14,956 |
| 2022 | $309,741 | $165,255 | $33,538 | $4,249 | 1 | $31,193 | $142,712 | $13,803 |
| 2021 | $239,180 | $401,358 | $34,287 | $26,915 | 7 | $32,663 | $101,201 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Heberle, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Heberle
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joo Yeon Lee
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaechul Jung
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hee Soon Yoo
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charlene Renteria (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc
How much does Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc give each year?
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc gave $38K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,499, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc give grants?
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc's top state is Nevada, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (4 grants).
Does Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Seeds Church ($20,690), Little Children of the World ($5,000) and Under the Required Threshold ($4,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc?
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc reported $381K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc?
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $381K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eternal Lighthouse Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1783449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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