Operation Light Shine
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$10.7M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Operation Light Shine?
Operation Light Shine is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Tim Tebow Foundation Inc ($9.9M), Eagle's Wing Foundation Inc ($360K), Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.7M in grants to Operation Light Shine between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | $9,868,642 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Eagle's Wing Foundation Inc | $360,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $70,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Network for Good | $62,967 | 1 | 2023 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $35,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Collier Community Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | $22,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sparks Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation of | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $9,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Deeann Flores Schertz Foundation | $7,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Vinik Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Operation Light Shine received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING, VICTIM IDENTIFICATION | $3,154,500 |
| 2025 | Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Collier Community Foundation Inc | HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | ECON. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP.-HUMANITARIAN-DAF | $22,500 |
| 2024 | Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION | $2,227,837 |
| 2024 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-ADVISED, GENERAL | $70,000 |
| 2024 | George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Sparks Foundation | To support the Organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Eagle's Wing Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | Anti Human Trafficking | $1,986,305 |
| 2023 | Eagle's Wing Foundation Inc | Charitable | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $62,967 |
| 2023 | The Sparks Foundation | To support the Organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Deeann Flores Schertz Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | Anti Human Trafficking | $2,000,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Christian Community Foundation of | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | JUSTICE | $9,500 |
| 2022 | Vinik Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Deeann Flores Schertz Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | Anti Human Trafficking | $500,000 |
| 2021 | Eagle's Wing Foundation Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| 2021 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Operation Light Shine?
Operation Light Shine is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Tim Tebow Foundation Inc ($9.9M), Eagle's Wing Foundation Inc ($360K), Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.7M in grants to Operation Light Shine between 2021–2025.
Who is Operation Light Shine's largest funder?
Tim Tebow Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Operation Light Shine, with $9.9M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Operation Light Shine received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.7M in grants to Operation Light Shine across 23 grants from 15 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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