Light to the Children
Light to the Children is a private foundation, based in Takoma Park, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it made $760 in qualifying distributions.
Light to the Children at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $760
- -52.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $760
- -52.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Light to the Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission India Grand Rapids, MI | General operating budget | $500 |
| Hope Unlimited for Children Portola Valley, CA | General operating budget | $500 |
| Resonate Global Mission Grand Rapids, MI | Christian schools in the Dominican Republic | $300 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Christian schools in Africa | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $760 | — | — | $760 |
| 2023 | $760 | $1,600 | $1,600 | — | — | $1,600 |
| 2022 | $760 | $1,600 | $1,600 | — | — | $1,600 |
| 2021 | $760 | $1,600 | $1,600 | — | — | $1,600 |
| 2020 | $760 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Light to the Children's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela M Bouma
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herman B Bouma
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 to the Children
Where does Light to the Children operate?
Light to the Children has awarded grants in California, Florida, Michigan.
What is Light to the Children's EIN?
Light to the Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1369735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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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