LocalLight
LocalLight is a private foundation, based in Carmichael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $296K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $24.
LocalLight at a glance
In short: LocalLight gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $295,885
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who LocalLight funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was River City Christian ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How LocalLight gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $25K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River City Christian Rancho Cordova, CA | Funding for Project REACH - a sports complex and neighborhood gathering spot for the greater Citrus Heights area | $15,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,885 | $-18,415 | $15,022 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $24 | $15,218 |
| 2024 | $300,663 | $12,121 | $18,880 | $16,000 | 1 | $18,880 | $121 | $14,961 |
| 2023 | $307,422 | $26,000 | $17,190 | $17,000 | 1 | $17,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $298,516 | $25,000 | $170 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | — | $14,702 |
| 2021 | $298,686 | $20,000 | $870 | $14,000 | 3 | $14,000 | — | $14,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LocalLight reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LocalLight is led by Robert M. Teel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Teel
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jessica M. Teel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 LocalLight
How much does LocalLight give each year?
LocalLight gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is LocalLight?
LocalLight reported $296K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does LocalLight operate?
LocalLight has awarded grants in California, Washington.
What is LocalLight's EIN?
LocalLight's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0569411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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