Lighthouse Cares Foundation
Lighthouse Cares Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chula Vista, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $12.
Lighthouse Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Lighthouse Cares Foundation gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,294
- +59.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,147
- +59.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,147
- Total assets
- $16,439
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lighthouse Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarships ($13K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,675), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lighthouse Cares Foundation gives
- Giving grew 214% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships Chula Vista, CA | Hot Meal Program | $12,619 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,675 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,439 | $16,393 | $21,731 | $18,294 | 2 | $18,294 | $12 |
| 2023 | $21,777 | $5,316 | $15,076 | $11,454 | 2 | $11,454 | $17 |
| 2022 | $31,537 | $665 | $10,452 | $8,128 | 2 | $8,128 | $1 |
| 2021 | $41,324 | $7,001 | $8,676 | $5,819 | 2 | — | $1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lighthouse Cares Foundation is led by Mayra Swanson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mayra Swanson
President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruben Porras
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Esteban Sanchez (2021–2022) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Lighthouse Cares Foundation
How much does Lighthouse Cares Foundation give each year?
Lighthouse Cares Foundation gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is Lighthouse Cares Foundation?
Lighthouse Cares Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
Where does Lighthouse Cares Foundation operate?
Lighthouse Cares Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Lighthouse Cares Foundation's EIN?
Lighthouse Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1706801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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