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Shining Light Charitable Trust is a private trust based in EL CAJON, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $5.3M. Annual income is reported at $264K. Total assets have grown from $561K in 2011 to $5.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Shining Light Charitable Trust has made 64 grants totaling $596K, with a median grant of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $34K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Georgia, Florida, which account for 41% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$32K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Shining Light Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, GA, FL.
Shining Light Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $596K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $34K.
Shining Light Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shining Light Charitable Trust is headquartered in EL CAJON, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cantor | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$596K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$6K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Restoration MinistriesRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Santee, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Friends Of IsraelRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Bellmawr, NJ | $6K | 2022 |
| Word Of LifeRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Schroonlake, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Child Evangelism FellowshipRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | La Mesa, CA | $34K | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Baptist ChurchRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Lemon Grove, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Febc Russian Jewish ProgramRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | La Mirada, CA | $19K | 2022 |
| New Tribes MissionsRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Sanford, FL | $18K | 2022 |
| Operation MobilizationRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Tyrone, GA | $18K | 2022 |
| Baptist Mid-MissionRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Cleveland, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Mission Valley CommunityRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | San Diego, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Global Training NetworkRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Peoria, AZ | $9K | 2022 |
| Tecate Mission InternationalRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Tecate, CA | $9K | 2022 |
| Perception FundingRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Kansas City, MO | $9K | 2022 |
| Tentmakers Bible MissionRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Lagrange, WY | $6K | 2022 |
| Fellowship International MissionRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Allentown, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Grace Ministries InternationalRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Sun Valley, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Ask Dr Brown MinistriesRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Concord, NC | $6K | 2022 |
| Assn Baptist World EvangelismRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Harrisburg, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Baptist International Mission IncRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Chattanooga, TN | $6K | 2022 |
| Baptist World Missions OutreachRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Chattanooga, TN | $6K | 2022 |
| Dm Stearns Missionary FundRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | North Wales, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Gideon'S InternationalRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Nashville, TN | $6K | 2022 |
| Landmark Baptist MissionsRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Louisville, KY | $6K | 2022 |
| Cord Ministries IntRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Littleton, CO | $6K | 2022 |
| World Partners UsaRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Fort Wayne, IN | $6K | 2022 |
| White FieldsRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | San Marcos, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Jews For JesusRELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2022 |
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