TO HELP THE UNDERPRIVELEDGED. TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITIES THROUGH DONATIONS BASED ON NEED. DONATIONS ARE GUIDED BY THE NIGHTLIGHT DIRECTORS. NIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION HAS NO EMPLOYEES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+1.8% YoY
Revenue
$332K
+38.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$332K
+38.6% YoY
Expenses
$145K
+6.7% YoY
About Nightlight Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nightlight Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $332K.
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 | $1,899,495 | $1,866,754 | $1,719,832 |
| Revenue | $331,703 | $239,241 | $179,328 |
| Expenses | $144,819 | $135,728 | $169,419 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $331,703 | $239,241 | $179,328 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM F WERDENBERG | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| TRACY WERDENBERG | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAWANNA DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHUCK HARVEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM DIGGONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nightlight Foundation?
Nightlight Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nightlight Foundation?
As of 2024, Nightlight Foundation holds $1.9M in total assets with $332K in annual revenue.
Where does Nightlight Foundation operate?
Nightlight Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.
What is Nightlight Foundation's EIN?
Nightlight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5540484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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