The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $267K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Lighthouse at a glance
In short: The Lighthouse gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,996
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,996
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,996
- Total assets
- $267,267
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Lighthouse funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lighthouse International ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 The Lighthouse gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse International New York, NY | General Operating | $14,996 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $267,267 | $13,221 | $15,524 | $14,996 | 1 | $15,151 | $12,517 | $14,614 |
| 2024 | $269,619 | $4,296 | $13,871 | $13,520 | 1 | $13,663 | $5,831 | $13,795 |
| 2023 | $279,241 | $-6,443 | $15,047 | $13,272 | 1 | $13,427 | $5,925 | $12,968 |
| 2022 | $300,751 | $59,672 | $14,203 | $13,559 | 1 | $13,669 | $59,468 | $13,703 |
| 2021 | $255,361 | $21,300 | $12,395 | $12,164 | 1 | — | $21,021 | $14,371 |
| 2020 | $246,456 | $16,305 | $13,679 | $13,064 | 1 | — | $16,100 | $12,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lighthouse reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lighthouse's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7 (2021) → $274 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BNY Mellon NA (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $274, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Lighthouse
How much does The Lighthouse give each year?
The Lighthouse gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse reported $267K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lighthouse operate?
The Lighthouse has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Lighthouse's EIN?
The Lighthouse's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6081724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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