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Est.

2017

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Emissaries of Divine Light is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the organization awarded a total of $330K across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PUBLIC CHARITY ENGAGED IN PHILANTHROPY TO SUPPORT OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE A SIMILAR MISSION WHILE SERVING HUMANITY
Total Funding Given
$330K
2023
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
57%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$70K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Donald Hynes
Board Member
B
Brian Lanes
Board Member
J
Jon Shanker
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT?
No. EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT give?
EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT make each year?
In 2023, EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $330 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT fund recently?
In 2024, EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include THE PEACEFUL PRESENCE PROJECT, SPIRIT AWAKENING FOUNDATION, and GROWGOOD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT?
EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.