The Light Foundation Inc
The Light Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $273K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Light Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Light Foundation Inc gave $104K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,000
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,667
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $272,510
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Light Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($100K). Together the top 3 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Light Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 167% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 717% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $285K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Clearwater, FL | GIFT | $100,000 |
| Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Park City, UT | Education | $2,500 |
| East West Ministries Plano, TX | Evangelism | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,510 | $11,142 | $104,130 | $104,000 | 3 | $104,000 | $11,021 | $14,496 |
| 2023 | $365,498 | $8,772 | $32,539 | $32,500 | 3 | $32,500 | $8,733 | $19,075 |
| 2022 | $389,265 | $2,821 | $284,501 | $284,500 | 5 | $284,500 | $2,820 | $31,338 |
| 2021 | $670,929 | $139 | $39,061 | $39,000 | 5 | $39,000 | $78 | $33,777 |
| 2020 | $709,868 | $-2,475 | $42,059 | $41,500 | 7 | — | — | $36,587 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Light Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Light Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
D. Scott Luttrell
Trustee & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Luttrell
Trustee & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin Wertz
Trustee & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Luttrell
Trustee & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Ake
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Light Foundation Inc
How much does The Light Foundation Inc give each year?
The Light Foundation Inc gave $104K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 3 grants.
What is The Light Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Light Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $34,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Light Foundation Inc give grants?
The Light Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Light Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Light Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Light Foundation Inc?
The Light Foundation Inc reported $273K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Light Foundation Inc?
The Light Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tampa, FL. It holds $273K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Light Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Light Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3489135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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