Light Action Foundation
Light Action Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $316K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $23K.
Light Action Foundation at a glance
In short: Light Action Foundation gave $23K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,500
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,813
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $316,234
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Light Action Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mises Institute ($5K). Together the top 8 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Light Action Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mises Institute Auburn, AL | Promote Thought in Economics | $5,000 |
| Ann Arbor Area Community Fndtn Ann Arbor, MI | Promote Excellence in Music | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics - Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Support Special Olympics Activities | $5,000 |
| Howard County Autism Society Columbia, MD | Support Public Awareness of Autism | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan - Univ DVLPM Ann Arbor, MI | Support Office of Development | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Promote Conservative Studies | $1,000 |
| St Marys Student Parish Ann Arbor, MI | Promote Student Development and Academics | $1,000 |
| Washtenaw Chorale Dexter, MI | Promote Chorale Activities | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,234 | $16,507 | $23,145 | $22,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $322,872 | $37,968 | $20,020 | $20,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $322,924 | $11,000 | $100,669 | $2,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $394,489 | $15,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 10 |
| 2020 | $399,489 | $9,463 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 10 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Light Action Foundation is led by Jason Bednarz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Bednarz
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dannene Drummond
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Bednarz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Light Action Foundation
How much does Light Action Foundation give each year?
Light Action Foundation gave $23K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $20K across 10 grants.
What is Light Action Foundation's typical grant size?
Light Action Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,813, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Light Action Foundation give grants?
Light Action Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Alabama (22%) and Nevada (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants).
Does Light Action Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Light Action Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Light Action Foundation's largest grantees?
Light Action Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mises Institute ($5,000), Ann Arbor Area Community Fndtn ($5,000) and Special Olympics - Nevada ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Light Action Foundation?
Light Action Foundation reported $316K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What is Light Action Foundation's EIN?
Light Action Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2477755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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