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Two Lights Foundation Inc

DENVER, CO EIN: 47-1342003 Website

Two Lights Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Denver, Colorado, established in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation honors two legacies through its work supporting Christian education and youth scholarships. The organization's mission centers on providing educational opportunities and scholarships that empower young people to grow in faith, character, and leadership.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$1.3M

Grant Count

23

Avg Grant Size

$57K

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose reflects its commitment to:

  • Honor Two Incredible Legacies — Celebrating lives through support of causes reflecting strength, joy, and love
  • Light the Way for Future Leaders — Funding scholarships that empower young athletes to grow in faith, character, and leadership
  • Christian Education — Supporting scholarships that provide access to Christian schools grounded in Biblical truth
  • Youth Development — Creating opportunities for young people to attend Christian schools and pursue their full potential

Primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy and Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants primarily in the education sector with typical award ranges of $200 to $618,000. In fiscal year 2024, the foundation distributed $1,313,820 in total giving. The foundation accepts donations through multiple giving options including one-time donations, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual contributions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Maine, and Oklahoma.

Grant Distribution by State

21states
+13 more states

Cities

ATLANTABALTIMOREBRONXVILLEBROOKLYNBUFFALOBURLINGAMECAPE ELIZABETHCHARLOTTECHAUTAUQUACHICAGOCONCORDDALLASDETROITEVANSTONHANOVERJACKSONVILLE BEACHKANSAS CITYLOS ALTOSLOS ANGELESMIAMI

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

  • Total Assets: $5,566,810
  • Total Revenue: $223,600
  • Total Expenses: $1,336,487
  • Total Giving: $1,313,820
  • Net Income: -$1,112,887
  • Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.12020202120222024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$422K$844K$1M$2M22 grants202020 grants202117 grants202223 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

DIA ART FOUNDATION$618KCHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION$500KWOMEN'S COACHING ALLIANCE$58KRADICAL HOPE INC$25KSANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES$25KOPEN SPACE INSTITUTE$24KBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS…$22KREFORMED CHURCH OF BRONX…$12KPORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART$10KKETCHA OUTDOORS$3K

Grant Size Distribution

82 grants across all recorded years

64<$50K6$50–100K5$100–250K2$250–500K5$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ROGER S GOODELLTREASURER AND SECRETARY
JANE S GOODELLPRESIDENT

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 61020 Denver, CO 80206

EIN: 47-1342003

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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