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Pilot Light Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is L Temkin. It holds total assets of $594K. Annual income is reported at $582K. Total assets have decreased from $782K in 2011 to $608K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The pilot light foundation was formed to support projects in africa that have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for a relatively low budget. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Pilot Light Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $66K, with a median grant of $14K. Annual giving has decreased from $28K in 2020 to $8K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $30K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The pilot light foundation was formed to support projects in africa that have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for a relatively low budget. The foundation has a total of 6,539 beneficiaries and 15,765 indirect beneficiaries across nine projects. It's current accomplishments include: providing revolving fund loans totaling $236,461 to its 6,015 beneficiaries. Processing 59,809 kg of rice at their two rice farmer cooperative processing plants, earning a total of $20,793 for its members. Processing 219,273 kg of coffee at their coffee farmer cooperative processing plant, earning $9,155 for its members. Profits were inhibited in 2019 due to extreme weather.
Expenses: $177K
The pilot light foundation was formed to support projects in africa that have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for a relatively low budget. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants.
Pilot Light Foundation has distributed a total of $66K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $14K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K.
Pilot Light Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pilot Light Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Goode | ADVISORY BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Franco Simplicio | ADVISORY BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alice Lupo | ADVISORY BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Levy | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne Kelly | ADVISORY BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Anne Levy | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John D Johnstone | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matt Orr | ADVISORY BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$250K
Total Assets
$608K
Fair Market Value
$652K
Net Worth
$608K
Grants Paid
$8K
Contributions
$289K
Net Investment Income
$34K
Distribution Amount
$12K
Total: $67K
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$66K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$14K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| African International Christian MinistryFOR ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT FAMILIES | Witney | $8K | 2023 |
| Imagine HerTO EMPOWER WOMEN | Kampala | $15K | 2022 |
| Action For Rural Women'S EmpowermentFOR ASSISTANCE TO RURAL WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN UGANDA | Kampala | $14K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA