//
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Dawns Light Foundation is a private corporation based in KIRKLAND, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Dawns Light Foundation has made 7 grants totaling $814K, with a median grant of $28K. Annual giving has grown from $10K in 2021 to $275K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $529K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K, with an average award of $116K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dawns Light Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY.
Dawns Light Foundation has distributed a total of $814K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $28K, with an average of $116K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K.
Dawns Light Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (853988396) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Dawns Light Foundation is headquartered in KIRKLAND, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Scherer Carlson | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Scott Carlson | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$814K
Average Grant
$116K
Median Grant
$28K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$236K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children'S FoundationRETINITIS PIGMENTOSA RESEARCH FUND | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| The University Of WashingtonSTUDENT EPIDEMIC ACTION LEADERS (SEAL) TEAM SUPPORT FUND | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonDLF TERM FUND FOR ADVANCING IRD RESEARCH | Seattle, WA | $236K | 2022 |
| Mount Sinai Health SystemCARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE - TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH OF DR. AMY KONTOROVICH | New York, NY | $28K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersTO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |