Grant funders

Light A Single Candle Foundation

Private foundation

United States
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Given in 2024 $545k
Typical grant $48k Middle half $23k to $56k
New grantees in 2024 92% first grant from this funder

Giving by year

92% of 2024 grantees were new to this funder

Amount and number of grants we hold records for in each year, which can be less than everything the funder gave. The current year is incomplete.

Where it gives

Missouri 19 grants · typical $35k
Florida 8 grants · typical $81k
Idaho 6 grants · typical $29k
Illinois 2 grants · typical $50k
District of Columbia 2 grants · typical $50k
Washington 1 grant · typical $25k
Maine 1 grant · typical $46k
New Hampshire 1 grant · typical $72k

All years we hold. Grants with no recorded place are left out.

Latest grants made

Northside Youth & Senior Center Grant to Northside Youth & Senior Center $10k 31 Dec 2024
Cross International Grant to Cross International $78k 31 Dec 2024
Justine Petersen Grant to Justine Petersen $50k 31 Dec 2024
Natun Guatemala Grant to Natun Guatemala $15k 31 Dec 2024
Community Foundation of WC & NE Mo Grant to Community Foundation of WC & NE Mo $50k 31 Dec 2024
Lift for Life Gym Grant to Lift for Life Gym $15k 31 Dec 2024
Northside Community Housing Grant to Northside Community Housing $50k 31 Dec 2024
Help for Haiti Grant to Help for Haiti $72k 31 Dec 2024
Fathers & Families Support Center Grant to Fathers & Families Support Center $100k 31 Dec 2024
Prosperity Connection Grant to Prosperity Connection $25k 31 Dec 2024

How to apply

How to apply
Applicants should submit a letter on their organization's letterhead with a brief description of the proposed use of the amount requested and proof of not for profit status.
Deadlines
The 2025 submission deadline dates are: January 11, 2025- reviewed in February 2025 April 5, 2025 -
Restrictions
Awards are generally limited to organizations that provide support in third world countries such as churches, orphanages, schools, healthcare facilities, and other worthy organizations that are instrumental in helping individuals pursue the christian faith and improving their standard of living through better food and nutrition, healthcare and education. The foundation also screens and approves of grants following these criteria that are funded by a donor advised fund. Grants are limited to three geographical areas: International, greater metropolitan area st. Louis, missouri and west central illinois.
Contact
Patrick J Smith
Address
17050 Baxter Road Suite 125, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone
6367783071
Email
Info@lightasinglecandle.net

From the funder's IRS Form 990-PF for the year to 31 Dec 2024.

Data: Source: Internal Revenue Service, Form 990-series e-file data. (Public IRS data); Source: Internal Revenue Service, Form 990-series e-file data (Public IRS data)