Shine the Light Foundation
The mission of the Shine the Light Foundation is to facilitate fundraising and provide a source of support for its sole supported public charity, fairfax court appointed special advocates (CASA).
Shine the Light Foundation at a glance
In short: Shine the Light Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $797,404
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shine the Light Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Shine the Light Foundation gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $300K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Fairfax, VA | Provide Financial Support | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $797,404 | $172,081 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 1 | $172,081 |
| 2024 | $925,323 | $144,762 | $250,000 | $250,000 | 1 | $144,762 |
| 2023 | $1,030,561 | $152,423 | $250,000 | $250,000 | 1 | $152,423 |
| 2022 | $1,103,763 | $167,415 | $180,000 | $180,000 | 1 | $167,415 |
| 2021 | $1,116,348 | $99,536 | $140,000 | $140,000 | 1 | $99,536 |
| 2020 | $1,156,812 | $69,782 | $120,000 | $120,000 | 1 | $69,782 |
About Shine the Light Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Shine the Light Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $797K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $172K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shine the Light Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Walsh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Riley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Hubbard
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Williamson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Banks
Trustor
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Darcy Cunningham (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret Padalino (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Shine the Light Foundation
How much does Shine the Light Foundation give each year?
Shine the Light Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is Shine the Light Foundation?
Shine the Light Foundation reported $797K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Shine the Light Foundation?
Shine the Light Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Fairfax, VA. It holds $797K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Shine the Light Foundation operate?
Shine the Light Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Shine the Light Foundation's EIN?
Shine the Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6794536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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