White Light Foundation Inc
White Light Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Killington, Vermont. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with live music events to raise funds for local initiatives supporting community needs and resources.
White Light Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: White Light Foundation Inc gave $18K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 100% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,146
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $1,815
- Median grant
- $1,475
- Total assets
- $12,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (10 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to White Light Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 188 Shopping Plaza Road, Killington, VT 05751
Phone: (802) 779-7794
Website: https://whitelightfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who White Light Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caritas of Portchester ($6K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (42%), Colorado (18%), Vermont (17%), New Hampshire (12%), and Rhode Island (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is White Light Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 10 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K. How we count
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $74K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caritas of Portchester Port Chester, NY | Support | $5,700 |
| Harm Reduction Action Center Denver, CO | Support | $3,191 |
| SOS Recovery Center Dover, NH | Support | $2,200 |
| Project Weber Providence, RI | Support | $2,000 |
| Tully Hill Treatment Tully, NY | Support | $2,000 |
| Rutland County Parents Child Center Rutland, VT | Support | $950 |
| Dismiss House of Rutland Winooski, VT | Support | $805 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports Killington, VT | Support | $550 |
| New Story Center of Rutland Rutland, VT | Support | $400 |
| Rutland County Human Society Pittsford, VT | Support | $350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,750 | $20,814 | $29,468 | $18,146 | 10 | $19,105 | $726 |
| 2023 | — | $42,648 | $59,238 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $50,872 | $52,910 | $70,804 | $63,625 | 51 | $63,625 | $2,946 |
| 2021 | $68,766 | $106,846 | $87,136 | $74,100 | 43 | — | $2,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, White Light Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $726 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to cultivate community and connection while raising funds at live music events for local initiatives that support essential community needs and resources.
Its 2024 grants included support for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. That organization describes its mission as providing “access and instruction to sports and recreational activities.” Other 2024 recipients included organizations named for recovery, harm reduction, treatment, and community services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $18,146. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $5,700, with a median grant of $1,475. Its largest 2024 grants included $5,700 to Caritas of Portchester, $3,191 to Harm Reduction Action Center, $2,200 to SOS Recovery Center, and $2,000 each to Project Weber and Tully Hill Treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phil Fernandez as president; Dave Bouchard as secretary; Edmund Edwards and Brian McGunnigle as directors; and Evan Antal, Lauren Birnbaum, Cara Cunningham, Scott Hanney, and Alex Michaika as board members.
White Light Foundation Inc is led by Phil Fernandez, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phil Fernandez
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Edmund Edwards
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian McGunnigle
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dave Bouchard
Secretary
Secratary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alex Michaika
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Cara Cunningham
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Evan Antal
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lauren Birnbaum
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Scott Hanney
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Greg Knight (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jill Savage (2021–2022) — CFO
- Former: Kathryn Irwin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin Rondeau (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Robert Volosevich (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 White Light Foundation Inc
How much does White Light Foundation Inc give each year?
White Light Foundation Inc gave $18K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is White Light Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
White Light Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,475, and its average grant was $1,815, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from White Light Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does White Light Foundation Inc give grants?
White Light Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and Vermont (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rutland, VT (2 grants).
Does White Light Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on White Light Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (10 grants).
Who are White Light Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
White Light Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Caritas of Portchester ($5,700), Harm Reduction Action Center ($3,191) and SOS Recovery Center ($2,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is White Light Foundation Inc?
White Light Foundation Inc reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $726 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does White Light Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to cultivate community and connection while raising funds at live music events for local initiatives that support essential community needs and resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from White Light Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is White Light Foundation Inc's EIN?
White Light Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4125318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does White Light Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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