Shine a Light Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$1.0M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Shine a Light Foundation?
Shine a Light Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Darren Waller Foundation Inc ($268K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($175K), The Moonridge Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Shine a Light Foundation between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Darren Waller Foundation Inc | $268,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $175,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Moonridge Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Engelstad Family Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Network for Good | $102,775 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Greater Good Charities | $98,190 | 1 | 2025 |
| Keith & Mary Kay McCaw Family Found | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Nevada Community Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Greater Horizons | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mark E Curry Family Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The Boyd Family Foundation | $12,500 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT | $12,400 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| United Way Miami Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mondays Dark | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| STJT Foundation | $5,150 | 1 | 2023 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Family Foundations Cooperative | $515 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2023) to $403K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $163K.
What grants has Shine a Light Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Good Charities | SUPPORT FOR HUNGER & POVERTY, RESCUED ANIMALS | $98,190 |
| 2025 | Keith & Mary Kay McCaw Family Found | HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Mark E Curry Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT THROUGH CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Boyd Family Foundation | NONRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2025 | United Way Miami Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2024 | The Moonridge Foundation | — | $125,000 |
| 2024 | The Darren Waller Foundation Inc | GRANT | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Human Services | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Mondays Dark | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $6,990 |
| 2024 | Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT | TO HELP ORGANIZATION WITH ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Family Foundations Cooperative | FOR ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT FAMILIES | $515 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $40,534 |
| 2023 | Nevada Community Foundation Inc | CASH | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Darren Waller Foundation Inc | GRANT | $27,000 |
| 2023 | STJT Foundation | PROGRAM EXP - MISC CHARATIES | $5,150 |
| 2023 | Mark E Curry Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UNDERGROUND FLOOD CHANNELS OF LAS VEGAS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT | TO HELP ORGANIZATION WITH ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Boyd Family Foundation | NONRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Darren Waller Foundation Inc | GRANT | $181,000 |
| 2022 | Engelstad Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $55,251 |
| 2022 | Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT | TO HELP ORGANIZATION WITH ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | $4,400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Shine a Light Foundation?
Shine a Light Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Darren Waller Foundation Inc ($268K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($175K), The Moonridge Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Shine a Light Foundation between 2022–2025.
Who is Shine a Light Foundation's largest funder?
The Darren Waller Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Shine a Light Foundation, with $268K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Shine a Light Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Shine a Light Foundation across 26 grants from 18 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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