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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The C D LIGHT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing financial support through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $1.1K across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.1K
2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
14%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$175
Median 2nd year grant
$228
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Puneet Chandhok
Board Member
S
Sameer Chandhok
Board Member
K
Kalpana Chandhok
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to C D LIGHT FOUNDATION?
No. C D LIGHT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does C D LIGHT FOUNDATION give?
C D LIGHT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Massachusetts, 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 C D LIGHT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from C D LIGHT FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does C D LIGHT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, C D LIGHT FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1,139. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did C D LIGHT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, C D LIGHT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include PROVIDENCE DAY SCHOOL INC, THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYINC, and THE IRONMAN FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to C D LIGHT FOUNDATION?
C D LIGHT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.