The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc
To assist children and their families in South Florida who struggle with educational, financial, and medical hardships.
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc gave $9K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $2,313
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $838,719
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Motivational Edge ($3K). Together the top 4 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Motivational Edge Miami, FL | — | $3,000 |
| Chapman Partnership Miami, FL | — | $3,000 |
| Big Brother and Big Sister of Miami Miami, FL | — | $3,000 |
| Teen Upward Bound Inc OPA Locka, FL | — | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $838,719 | $569,978 | $749,003 | $9,250 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,010,786 | $755,302 | $672,525 | — | — |
| 2022 | $924,100 | $918,292 | $475,454 | — | — |
| 2021 | $565,819 | $512,029 | $365,607 | — | — |
| 2020 | $269,977 | $364,701 | $380,353 | — | — |
| 2019 | $302,327 | $522,847 | $366,960 | — | — |
About The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $839K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan Babicka, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Babicka
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$148K (2022) → $152K (2024)
Aaron R. Resnick
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Venbturi
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Sena
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $152K, to Jonathan Babicka (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc
How much does The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc give each year?
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc gave $9K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,313, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc give grants?
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants).
How large is The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc?
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc reported $839K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $570K.
What is The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc?
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Miami, FL. It holds $839K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1773499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
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