Light and Shine Foundation

MERCER ISLAND, WA EIN: 84-3595777

Light and Shine Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MERCER ISLAND, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $415K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $25K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$415K

+21.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$14K

+17.5% YoY

Grant Count

-62.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+213.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Light and Shine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Light and Shine Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $62K (98%)

Oregon $663 (1%)

Virginia $300 (0%)

States

Massachusetts Oregon Virginia Washington

Cities

AlexandriaBellevueEasthamptonKirklandMercer IslandPortlandRentonSeattleSnoqualmie Pass

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$414,676	$341,561	$269,266
Revenue	$99,603	$89,526	$19,142
Expenses	$26,379	$20,033	$10,798
Qualifying Distributions	$25,932	$19,214	$9,848
Net Investment Income	$24,507	$21,376	$12,192
Distributable Amount	$20,037	$16,317	$13,052

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bread of Life Christian Church (BOLCC) ($12,000), Mercer Island School Foundation ($1,352), Unicef ($700).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Mercer Island School Foundation Mercer Island, WA	Eudcational Purpose	$1,352
Bread of Life Christian Church (BOLCC) Renton, WA	Charitable Purpose	$12,000
UNICEF	Charitable Purpose	$700

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
XIAOMAN YANG	CEO	2	—
XIAO KONG	CFO	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light and Shine Foundation?

Light and Shine Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MERCER ISLAND, WA. It holds $415K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Light and Shine Foundation?

As of 2025, Light and Shine Foundation holds $415K in total assets with $100K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $14K in 2025.

Where does Light and Shine Foundation operate?

Light and Shine Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Oregon, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does Light and Shine Foundation award?

In 2025, Light and Shine Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Light and Shine Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Light and Shine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.