Grantmaking public charity · EIN 65-0206641
Points of Light Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Points of Light Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Atlanta, GA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $10.1M in grants paid across 103 grants, with $16.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Feeding South Florida, City of Billings Montana (city of Billings Fire Department) and New Life Center.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Points of Light Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Points of light has agreements with all organizations to which grants are provided. points of light requests w-9 and 501(c)(3) documentation and establishes clear deliverables. points of light periodically reviews grants to ensure funds are expended appropriately and used towards charitable purposes.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
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As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding South Florida | Pembroke Park, FL | Community Improvement Project | $300,000 |
| City of Billings Montana (city of Billings Fire Department) | Billings, MT | Community Improvement Project | $280,000 |
| New Life Center | Goodyear, AZ | Community Improvement Project | $250,000 |
| Veterans Community Project (veterans Village of Kansas City) | Kansas City, MO | Community Improvement Project | $245,000 |
| Americas Vetdogs | Smithtown, NY | Community Improvement Project | $225,000 |
| Children of Bellevue | New York, NY | Community Improvement Project | $210,000 |
| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Albuquerque, NM | Community Improvement Project | $200,000 |
| Kokua Hawaii Foundation | Haleiwa, HI | Community Improvement Project | $200,000 |
| Vision House | Renton, WA | Community Improvement Project | $200,000 |
| Volunteers of America Mid-States | Louisville, KY | Community Improvement Project | $200,000 |
| Sojourner Project | Minnetonka, MN | Community Improvement Project | $195,000 |
| Youth Encouragement Services | Nashville, TN | Community Improvement Project | $190,000 |
| Samaritan Daytop Village | Briarwood, NY | Community Improvement Project | $170,000 |
| Town of Cumberland | Cumberland, RI | Community Improvement Project | $170,000 |
| Village of Oak Harbor | Oak Harbor, OH | Community Improvement Project | $170,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Pleasant Hill, IA | Community Improvement Project | $165,000 |
| Center for Deaf-Blind Persons Inc | West Allis, WI | Community Improvement Project | $160,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County | Bellingham, WA | Community Improvement Project | $160,000 |
| Pathways Inc (pathways Early Learning Center) | Birmingham, AL | Community Improvement Project | $155,000 |
| Forkids Inc | Chesapeake, VA | Community Improvement Project | $145,000 |
| Friendship House | Wilmington, DE | Community Improvement Project | $145,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc (uso) | Arlington, VA | Community Improvement Project | $145,000 |
| Catholic Charities of West Tennessee | Memphis, TN | Community Improvement Project | $135,000 |
| Central Avenue Bilingual Preschool Inc (charlotte Bilingual Preschool) | Charlotte, NC | Community Improvement Project | $135,000 |
| Newhouse Inc | Kansas City, MO | Community Improvement Project | $135,000 |
The 25 largest of 103 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Points of Light Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Points of Light Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Points of Light Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $10,075,000 in grants paid (103 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Points of Light Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Feeding South Florida (FL), $300K, City of Billings Montana (city of Billings Fire Department) (MT), $280K, New Life Center (AZ), $250K, Veterans Community Project (veterans Village of Kansas City) (MO), $245K and Americas Vetdogs (NY), $225K.