THE LIGHTNING FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO INVESTING ITS RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF TAMPA BAY, FOCUSING ON MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND ENHANCING LIVES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+6.5% YoY
Grant Count
32
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+6.5% YoY
About Lightning Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lightning Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TAMPA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $139K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,379,203 | $3,939,302 | $3,863,407 |
| Revenue | $5,619,664 | $5,417,268 | $7,122,611 |
| Expenses | $5,138,750 | $4,979,594 | $3,327,348 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $138,779 | $93,295 | $38 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
85 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lightning Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Team Rubicon ($250,000), Usf Foundation ($150,900), Police Athletic League of Tampa Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TEAM RUBICON LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL DONATION | $250,000 |
| USF FOUNDATION TAMPA, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $150,900 |
| POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF TAMPA INC TAMPA, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| CAMELOT COMMUNITY CENTER CLEARWATER, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS PALMETTO, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| CORP TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES OF TAMPA INC TAMPA, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| NAVY LEAGUE OF THE US - TAMPA COUNCIL GULFPORT, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| END 68 HOURS OF HUNGER TAMPA, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| READY FOR LIFE INC LARGO, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| GULF COAST JFCS CLEARWATER, FL | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG SHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF VINIK | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JULIEN BRISEBOIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PENNY VINIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE GRIGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH FRAZIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $203,305 |
| JAY FEASTER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| JASSEN CULLIMORE | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HOCKEY & DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $148,715 |
| MATHIEU GARON | ASST. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HOCKEY & DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $144,984 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lightning Foundation?
Lightning Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TAMPA, FL. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lightning Foundation?
As of 2024, Lightning Foundation holds $4.4M in total assets with $5.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 32 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Lightning Foundation operate?
Lightning Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What size grants does Lightning Foundation award?
In 2024, Lightning Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lightning Foundation's EIN?
Lightning Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3542305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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