Points of Light Foundation
Points of Light is the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, engaging nearly 4 million volunteers across 32 countries to create healthy, equitable communities. The organization partners with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders to galvanize volunteers to meet critical needs and address complex challenges through volunteering, which brings value to individuals, communities and global society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.1M
-10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.0M
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
100
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+0.0% YoY
About Points of Light Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Points of Light Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 100 grants totaling $10.0M. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,085,088 | $22,415,578 | $21,167,253 |
| Revenue | $29,535,290 | $27,065,745 | $29,278,517 |
| Expenses | $29,132,387 | $27,946,517 | $26,143,315 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,056,056 | $677,973 | $5,384,375 |
| 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
168 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Points of Light Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Burke United Christian Ministries ($245,000), Insight Housing ($210,000), Dream Streets Tn (west Nashville Dream Center) ($198,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 LOVE ALBANY, NY | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $43,000 |
| A BETTER WORLD CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE, NC | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $100,000 |
| A BRIGHTER DAY OUTREACH CHARLOTTE, NC | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $40,000 |
| ADAPTIVE PERFORMANCE CENTER BILLINGS, MT | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $92,000 |
| ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL DBA KAHUMANA WAIANAE, HI | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $100,000 |
| ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ALEXANDRIA ALEXANDRIA, VA | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $63,000 |
| ANOKA COUNTY BROTHERHOOD COUNCIL (ACBC FOOD SHELF) ANOKA, MN | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $25,000 |
| ARCMORRIS MORRIS PLAINS, NJ | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $123,000 |
| ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF UTAH SALT LAKE CITY, UT | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $145,000 |
| BOISE RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES BOISE, ID | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $121,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL BUSH | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| PAM NORLEY | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DAVID WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIR (CONCLUDED 12/31/23) | 5 | — |
| JAMES COLLINS | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JEAN BECKER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| EMAD BIBAWI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NIKKI CLIFTON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NICK COSTIDES | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| VANESSA DIAMOND | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PAM EVERHART | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHANNON GARCIA | DIRECTOR (CONCLUDED 12/31/23) | 5 | — |
| MICHELLE GAVIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JEFF HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER HUNTER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| GEORGE KALOGRIDIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HEIDI MAGYAR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL NUTTER | DIRECTOR (CONCLUDED 12/31/23) | 5 | — |
| GREGG PETERSMEYER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BRENDA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOSH ROMNEY | DIRECTOR (CONCLUDED 12/31/23) | 5 | — |
| SUZANNE SPERO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ERIC TANENBLATT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JUSTIN TUCK | DIRECTOR (CONCLUDED 12/31/23) | 5 | — |
| MARIE UNANUE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DIANE QUEST | SECRETARY/COO | 55 | $386,622 |
| JENNIFER SIRANGELO | PRESIDENT/CEO (FROM 9/8/23) | 55 | $181,199 |
| WILLIAM BART SNELL | CHIEF FINANCE/ADMIN OFFICER (FROM 12/8/23) | 55 | $4,615 |
| PAUL HOLLAHAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (THRU 1/31/24) | 55 | $199,078 |
| KATIE STEARNS | CHIEF PROGRAM & IMPACT OFFICER | 55 | $211,427 |
| JOSELYN CASSIDY | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 55 | $210,713 |
| CHERIE GREENE | SVP FINANCE | 55 | $203,916 |
| ELIZABETH SCHWAN-ROSENWALD | CHIEF PROGRAM & NETWORK OFFICER (THRU 12/15/23) | 55 | $191,805 |
| ELIZABETH PANN | SVP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 55 | $191,220 |
| ROSE MCMANUS COLEMAN | SVP STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT & BOARD RELATIONS | 55 | $181,827 |
| ROBERT HERRERA | FORMER TREASURER/CFAO (THRU 8/18/23) | 55 | $239,216 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Points of Light Foundation?
Points of Light Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $20.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Points of Light Foundation?
As of 2024, Points of Light Foundation holds $20.1M in total assets with $29.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 100 grants totaling $10.0M in 2024.
Where does Points of Light Foundation operate?
Points of Light Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does Points of Light Foundation award?
In 2024, Points of Light Foundation awarded 100 grants totaling $10.0M — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Points of Light Foundation's EIN?
Points of Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0206641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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