Noblelight Foundation
EIN 263449464Total Given 2016–2024
$3.6M
136 grants · $400K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$21K
grant size
41%
supporter · 24/58 multi-year
repeat
$31.5M
Assets (2024)
58
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
MERCY OFORI
Phone
(818) 493-6650
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $284K | $17.6M | $952K | 14 |
| 2017 | $459K | $22.7M | $6.0M | 16 |
| 2018 | $645K | $22.8M | $6.2M | 17 |
| 2019 | N/A | $28.2M | $5.9M | N/A |
| 2020 | $807K | $31.9M | $8.7M | 25 |
| 2022 | $470K | $31.8M | $-1.8M | 19 |
| 2023 | $568K | $33.5M | $609K | 24 |
| 2024 | $368K | $31.5M | $1.8M | 21 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 136 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$26K
75th Pctl
$21K
Maximum
$302K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
TC
Todd Chaffee
8+ yrs
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
BC
Brandon Chaffee
6 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KS
Kathryn Smith
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DH
Daniel Hill
Rise Ceo
Leadership
BS
Brianna Scherer
Administrative Assistant
TC
Todd Chaffee
8+ yrs
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
KS
Kathryn Smith
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BC
Brandon Chaffee
6 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Todd Chaffee
8+ yrs
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
BC
Brandon Chaffee
6 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KS
Kathryn Smith
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Todd Chaffee
8+ yrs
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
KS
Kathryn Smith
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BC
Brandon Chaffee
6 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Todd Chaffee
8+ yrs
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
KS
Kathryn Smith
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BC
Brandon Chaffee
6 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Todd Chaffee
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
BC
Brandon Chaffee
6 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KS
Kathryn Smith
8+ yrs
Director
TC
Todd Chaffee
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
TS
Todd Saunders
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
KS
Kathryn Smith
8+ yrs
Director
TC
Todd Chaffee
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
TS
Todd Saunders
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
KS
Kathryn Smith
8+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (136 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Global Inc | New York, NY | $301,760 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2018 |
| Charity Water | New York, NY | $220,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2016 |
| Charitywater | New York, NY | $140,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Third Kind Studio Ppe | Brooklyn, NY | $125,000 | TRUE HERO PROGRAM - PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PURCHASES OF PPE FOR COVID-19 PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Blankets of Hope | Brooklyn, NY | $120,870 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Hope Opportunity Meaning and Equality Ghana Lbg (Home) | Accra, None | $112,530 | TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ON BOTH A SCHOOL AND SKILL CENTER AND SUPPORT OPERATIONAL EXPENSES IN 2024. | 2024 |
| Hope Opportunity Meaning and Equality Ghana Lbg (Home) | Accra, None | $111,830 | TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ON BOTH A SCHOOL AND SKILL CENTER AND SUPPORT OPERATIONAL EXPENSES IN 2024. | 2023 |
| Oceanic Preservation Society | Greenbrae, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2018 |
| The Disc Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $100,000 | TRUE HERO PROGRAM - PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PURCHASES OF PPE FOR COVID-19 PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Blankets of Hope | Brooklyn, NY | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Tetiaroa Society | Bellevue, WA | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Blankets of Hope | Brooklyn, NY | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT IN PROVIDING NEEDED PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS POPULATION. | 2023 |
| Mentltd (Mentor) | New York, NY | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT IN EDUCATING, TRAINING AND INSPIRING EXCELLENCE IN YOUNG CULINARY PROFESSIONALS. | 2023 |
| Charity Water | New York, NY | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2017 |
| The Redford Center | San Francisco, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2017 |
| Virgin Unite Usa | New York, NY | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2017 |
| Footsteps for Africa | Salt Lake City, UT | $70,200 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2018 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2018 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Lyonheart Love | Big Bear Lake, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT IN ASSISTING VICTIMS OF DISASTERS AND CONFLICTS WORLDWIDE. | 2023 |
| Mas for More | Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 | TO PROVIDE TOYS TO KIDS IN LOS ANGELES. | 2023 |