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SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST

SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST

El Cajon, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-6374611
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST

El Cajon, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-6374611
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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Shining Light Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$275.9K

2024
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
68%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

36

Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Thomas Cantor
Board Member
C
Cheryl Cantor
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST give?
SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in California, Pennsylvania, and Florida. 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 SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $276 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ISRAEL RESTORATION MINISTRIES, WEST COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE, and LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST?
SHINING LIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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