Salt and Light Foundation
Salt and Light Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $263K in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.
Salt and Light Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $263,112
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $21,615
- -82.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $13,708
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $54,711
- -44.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $263,112 | $21,615 | $54,711 | $13,708 |
| 2024 | $287,223 | $122,134 | $98,770 | $14,019 |
| 2023 | $68,200 | $154,111 | $101,117 | $4 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salt and Light Foundation is led by Isaac F. Pannell, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Isaac F. Pannell
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $23K (2025)
Savannah M. Pannell
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $0 (2025)
John L. Pannell
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Isaac F Pannell (President).
Frequently asked questions about Salt and Light Foundation
How large is Salt and Light Foundation?
Salt and Light Foundation reported $263K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What is Salt and Light Foundation?
Salt and Light Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $263K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Salt and Light Foundation's EIN?
Salt and Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4341641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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