The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $82K.
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation gave $215K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,000
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,000
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $4,163,454
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (56% 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 Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Intervarsity Christian Fellowship- USA ($70K). Together the top 5 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation gives
- Giving grew 169% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $250K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship- USA Madison, WI | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| International Fellowship of Evangelical Students U Madison, WI | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Irvine Onnuri Church Irvine, CA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Salvage Yard Inc Krum, TX | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Learning Center Lions Heart | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | $4,163,454 | $111,455 | $288,032 | $215,000 | 5 | $237,336 | $81,597 | $216,252 |
| 2023 | $4,340,031 | $48,470 | $316,008 | $250,000 | 5 | $268,822 | $30,056 | $207,364 |
| 2022 | $4,607,569 | $-47,286 | $162,840 | $100,000 | 2 | $114,820 | $21,419 | $206,767 |
| 2021 | $4,817,695 | $1,967,441 | $144,287 | $80,000 | 3 | $93,859 | $7,232 | $188,887 |
| 2020 | $2,994,541 | $3,000,066 | $5,525 | — | — | — | — | $4,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation is led by Samuel Kim, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Kim
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soon Mee Kim
Director & Secretary
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 Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation
How much does The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation give each year?
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation gave $215K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 5 grants.
What is The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $43,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation give grants?
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Intervarsity Christian Fellowship- USA ($70,000), International Fellowship of Evangelical Students U ($50,000) and Irvine Onnuri Church ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation?
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $237K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation's EIN?
The Sal Terrae Lux Mundi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3281296. 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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