God's Light in the Darkness Foundation is a private foundation based in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Established in 2019, the foundation operates with a mission centered on charitable giving to support vulnerable populations and animal welfare causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$67.8M
+102.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
+52.7% YoY
Grant Count
43
-4.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
+59.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide relief to the poor, distressed, and underprivileged by conducting charitable activities to benefit the elderly, needy, handicapped, and low-income individuals.
The foundation supports three main program areas:
- Human Services & Poverty Relief: Assistance for the elderly, needy, handicapped, and low-income individuals
- Animal Welfare: Promotion of animal welfare and prevention of cruelty to animals
- Philanthropic Support: Support for other 501(c)(3) organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a significant portfolio. According to available records, God's Light in the Darkness Foundation has made 159 grants totaling $18.4 million since its establishment.
Grant Range
$11,000
Average Grant
$116,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $67,832,242
- Annual Income: $55.9 million
- Total Giving: $4,521,218
Historical Asset Growth:
- 2019: $37.8 million
- 2024: $67.8 million
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenues: $5,857,606
- Total Expenses: $3,705,432
- Total Assets: $33,555,153
The foundation maintains no employees and operates as a staffed private foundation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $67,832,242 | $33,555,153 | $31,575,923 |
| Revenue | $41,073,123 | $5,857,606 | $8,829,197 |
| Expenses | $5,336,919 | $3,705,432 | $7,572,026 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,521,218 | $2,960,385 | $6,893,187 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,629,399 | $944,626 | $1,708,868 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,299,174 | $1,564,862 | $1,015,638 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Linda J Wilson
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA WILSON | PRESIDENT & | — | — |
| CLAY WILSON | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| TAMMY HAWLEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 1479 Carlsbad, NM 88221-1479
Phone: (575) 302-7959
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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