The Triple Light Foundation
The Triple Light Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dayton, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2025. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $29K.
The Triple Light Foundation at a glance
In short: The Triple Light Foundation gave $29K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,098
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $3,233
- Median grant
- $782
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Triple Light Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chinenyenwa Maternity Center ($8K). Together the top 5 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($18,663), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $18,663 |
| Chinenyenwa Maternity Center | Donation to Chinenyenwa Maternity Center Orba. The center provides prenatal and post natal care to pregnant women in Orba community. | $7,762 |
| Jude Ugwueze | Bill for hospitalizations surgeries and rehabilitation following motor vehicle accident. | $1,395 |
| Umuonah Women | Donation of three bags of rice and a set of Palm Kernel Processing Machine | $860 |
| Mater Dei Hospital and Maternity | Donation to Mater dei Hospital Orba to pay medical bills of patients who cannot afford care and for pre and post natal care for pregnant women in Orba community. | $400 |
| Chinaza Eze | Bill for hospitalization and management for Sickle Cell Disease crisis | $18 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,098 | $29,098 | $29,098 | 9 | $29,098 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Triple Light Foundation is led by Kenechi Obetta, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenechi Obetta
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Obetta
Assistant Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 The Triple Light Foundation
How much does The Triple Light Foundation give each year?
The Triple Light Foundation gave $29K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Triple Light Foundation's typical grant size?
The Triple Light Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $782, and its average grant was $3,233, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Triple Light Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Triple Light Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Triple Light Foundation's largest grantees?
The Triple Light Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chinenyenwa Maternity Center ($7,762), Jude Ugwueze ($1,395) and Umuonah Women ($860), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($18,663), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is The Triple Light Foundation's EIN?
The Triple Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-4525152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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