The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for
The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K. Net investment income was $177K.
The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for at a glance
In short: The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for gave $65K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $65K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $64,715
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $64,715
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $64,715
- Total assets
- $1,355,555
- +12.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lighthouse for the Blind Inc ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $104K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse for the Blind Inc Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $64,715 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,355,555 | $193,213 | $90,574 | $64,715 | 1 | $73,908 | $177,473 | $74,748 |
| 2025 | $1,203,278 | $115,822 | $86,835 | $62,127 | 1 | $70,680 | $99,954 | $69,435 |
| 2024 | $1,184,801 | $41,482 | $72,484 | $51,270 | 1 | $59,137 | $24,479 | $64,840 |
| 2023 | $1,198,754 | $-20,675 | $80,375 | $53,764 | 1 | $61,362 | $12,939 | $61,800 |
| 2022 | $1,297,060 | $272,139 | $129,190 | $103,922 | 1 | $113,076 | $255,273 | $71,806 |
| 2021 | $1,288,307 | $90,448 | $66,984 | $42,779 | 1 | — | $76,587 | $69,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$22K (2022) → $22K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $22K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for
How much does The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for give each year?
The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for gave $65K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $62K across 1 grant.
How large is The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for?
The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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.
What is The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for?
The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for operate?
The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for's EIN?
The Sarah Harris Johnson - Lighthouse for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6026137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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