CARLSBAD, NM
Gods Light In The Darkness Foundation
Quick Facts
- EIN
- 831057698
- Location
- CARLSBAD, NM
- Category
- Philanthropy & Grantmaking
- Total Assets
- $67.8M
- Annual Income
- $55.9M
- IRS Ruling Year
- 2019
- Organization Type
- Corporation
- Principal Officer
- % Linda J Wilson
- Tax Deductibility
- Contributions are deductible
About This Foundation
Gods Light In The Darkness Foundation is a private corporation based in CARLSBAD, NM. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is % Linda J Wilson. It holds total assets of $67.8M. Annual income is reported at $55.9M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
View 990 FilingsFinancial Overview
Total Giving
$3.7M
2023-51%
Total Assets
$33.6M
2023+6%
Fair Market Value
$33.6M
2023
Net Worth
$33.3M
2023
Grants Paid
$3M
2023
Contributions
$4.9M
2023
Net Investment Income
$945K
2023
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
2023
Total Giving by Year
$6.2M
19$7.2M
20$2.8M
21$7.6M
22$3.7M
23Asset Growth
$37.8M
19$31.5M
20$31.4M
21$31.6M
22$33.6M
23Investment Portfolio (2023)
Total: $18.7M
Corporate Stock: $13.4M
Corporate Bonds: $1.3M
Government Obligations: $4M
Other Investments: $7M
Cash: $3.7M
Corporate Stock (46%)
Corporate Bonds (4%)
Government Obligations (14%)
Other Investments (24%)
Cash (13%)
Expense Breakdown (2023)
Grants Paid$3M
Pension & Benefits$125K
Accounting Fees$23K
Revenue Sources (2023)
- Contributions
- $4.9M
- Dividends
- $1.1M
- Other Income
- $230K
- Interest
- $66K
- Capital Gains (Net)
- $-419,804
Financial Details (2023)
- Total Revenue
- $5.9M
- Total Expenses
- $3.7M
- Exempt Purpose Expenses
- $3M
- Required Distribution
- $1.6M
- Undistributed Income
- $0
- Total Liabilities
- $238K
- Excise Tax
- $13K
Foundation Classification (2023)
Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings
Grantmaking Insights
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$4.3M
Average Grant
$86K
Median Grant
$17K
Total Giving by Year
$1.3M (5 grants)
21$3M (45 grants)
23Grant Range
Min$750
Max$535K
Median: $17K
Smallest grantLargest grant
Openness to New Grantees (2023)
96%
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
Geographic Distribution of Grants
AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CA
UT
CO
CO: $516K (21)
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
AZ
AZ: $25K (1)
NM
NM: $2.8M (21)
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
FL: $9K (2)
HI
TX
TX: $919K (5)
NM$2.8M (21)
TX$919K (5)
CO$516K (21)
AZ$25K (1)
FL$9K (2)
Past Grantees
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Prep AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $535K | 2023 |
| Rescue Pets MovementANIMAL RESCUE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $434K | 2023 |
| God'S Treasured PetsGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $350K | 2023 |
| Douglas County CanineGENERAL FUND | Castle Rock, CO | $280K | 2023 |
| Noahs Ark Animal RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $250K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Camp & Conference CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, NM | $200K | 2023 |
| Three Little Pitties Animal RescueGENERAL FUND | Friendswood, TX | $149K | 2023 |
| Community SupportCOMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED | Carlsbad, NM | $143K | 2023 |
| First United Methodist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $104K | 2023 |
| All Aboard Animal RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Collins, CO | $73K | 2023 |
| Faith Hope And Love FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $53K | 2023 |
| 2blondes All Breed RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Louviers, CO | $45K | 2023 |
| Animal Assistance Program ExpPREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | Carlsbad, NM | $36K | 2023 |
| Financial AssistancePROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | Carlsbad, NM | $34K | 2023 |
| Lola'S RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Littleton, CO | $28K | 2023 |
| Desert Willow Wildlife RehabGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $25K | 2023 |
| Packs For HungerGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $25K | 2023 |
| Amanda Hope Rainbow AngelsGENERAL SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Elderly Care Good LifeSUPPORT FOR ELDERLY IN NEED | Carlsbad, NM | $19K | 2023 |
| C-PawsGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $18K | 2023 |
| Special PalsGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| Foothills Animal ShelterGENERAL SUPPORT | Goldne, CO | $14K | 2023 |
| Animal Friends AllianceGENERAL FUND | Fort Collins, CO | $13K | 2023 |
| 4 Paws 4 Life Animal RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Sedalia, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Trevors Animal RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Parker, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Discount HousingHOUSING FOR THOSE IN NEED | Carlsbad, NM | $9K | 2023 |
| Colorado Feline Foster RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Morrison, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Overland MissionsGENERAL SUPPORT | Cocoa, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Boulder ValleyGENERAL PURPOSE | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Teller County Animal ShtGENERAL FUND | Divide, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Evergreen Animal ProtectiveGENERAL SUPPORT | Evergreen, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Eastern Nm State FairGENERAL SUPPORT | Roswell, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Feline RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue Of The RockiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Aurora, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| Dancing Dog Rescue And RecoveryGENERAL SUPPORT | Commerce City, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Colorado Bullies & MoreGENERAL FUND | Rye, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Housing Assistance ProgramHOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN NEED | Carlsbad, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| Justin GambinoGENERAL SUPPORT | Angleton, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Paws N HoovesGENERAL SUPPORT | Monument, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Snow Capped Shepherd RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Littleton, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Carlsbad LifehouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $2K | 2023 |
| Farfel'SGENERAL SUPPORT | Evergreen, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Cat Care SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Lakewood, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Kairos Prison MinistryGENERAL SUPPORT | Debary, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Foothills Animal ShelterGENERAL SUPPORT | Golden, CO | $750 | 2023 |
| Noahs Ark Animal RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $425K | 2021 |
| Rescue Pets MovementANIMAL RESCUE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $318K | 2021 |
| Lakeview Christian HomeGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, NM | $245K | 2021 |
| Carc IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Carlsbad, NM | $200K | 2021 |
| Apostolic AssemblyBUILDING FUND | Carlsbad, NM | $135K | 2021 |
990-PF Filings
| Tax Period | Return Type | View |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2022-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2021-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2020-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2019-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica
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