Salt & Light Foundation
Salt & Light Foundation is a private foundation, based in Elverson, PA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K.
Salt & Light Foundation at a glance
In short: Salt & Light Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $26,046
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $8,682
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (42% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Salt & Light Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Firstfruits Foundation ($11K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Firstfruits Foundation Elverson, PA | General Fund | $11,046 |
| The Justice Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Life Matters Worlwide Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $69,737 | $126,520 | $26,046 | 3 | $1,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salt & Light Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salt & Light Foundation is led by Robert L. Cone, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert L. Cone
President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derial H. Sanders
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward H. Cone
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Salt & Light Foundation
How much does Salt & Light Foundation give each year?
Salt & Light Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Salt & Light Foundation's typical grant size?
Salt & Light Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,682, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Salt & Light Foundation give grants?
Salt & Light Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (38%) and Michigan (19%).
Does Salt & Light Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Salt & Light Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Salt & Light Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Salt & Light Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Salt & Light Foundation's EIN?
Salt & Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2808631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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