FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION
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The Firelight Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily supports initiatives in California and New York. Engaging in relationship-based funding, it does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FUND AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DRIVE SYSTEMS CHANGE FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH IN AFRICA.
Cause Areas
2
Forestry
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
American Jewish World Service Inc
$5K
33%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION?
No. FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION give?
FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and New York. 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 FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2015, FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include American Jewish World Service Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION?
FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.