The Daylight Foundation

EIN 471573245 Private Foundation

Lake Success, NY 11042 |(800) 839-1754

Total Given 2016–2023
$512K
24 grants · $64K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $5K–$21K
grant size
26%
balanced · 5/19 multi-year
repeat
$6K
Assets (2024)
19
Distinct Recipients

About

As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2023, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $115,000. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $123,632 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2023. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.

Focus Areas

Arts & Culture Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Phone (800) 839-1754

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $100K $1.1M $704K 1
2017 $135K $1.3M $272K 2
2018 $122K $1.1M $34K 9
2019 N/A $1.2M $32K N/A
2020 N/A $1.4M $28K N/A
2022 $40K $124K $4K 4
2023 $115K $4K $279 8
2024 N/A $6K $6K N/A

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 24 grants on record

Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$8K
Average
$21K
75th Pctl
$21K
Maximum
$120K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (24 total)

Purpose
Stanford University Stanford, CA $119,685 To support research in the labratory of Elizabeth Mellins, specifically for Harnessing Myeloid Derived Suppressor... 2017
Stanford University Stanford, CA $100,000 Cahill Discovery Fund 2016
Institute for Nonprofit News LOS Angeles, CA $65,000 Montana Free Press 2018
Food Bank Contra Costa and Solano Concord, CA $40,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Save Mount Diablo Walnut Creek, CA $25,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa Inc Martinez, CA $25,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Canine Companions for Independence Santa ROSA, CA $20,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank Santa ROSA, CA $15,000 Sonoma County Fire Relief Initiative 2017
East Bay Community Foundation Oakland, CA $10,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Regional Parks Foundation Oakland, CA $10,000 Fire Prevention and Park Maintenance 2018
Shasta Regional Community Foundation Redding, CA $10,000 For victims of Carr and other Shasta County wildfires 2018
St Marys Health Wagon Wise, VA $10,000 General & Unrestricted 2018
Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA $7,000 Hurricane Michael Relief Fund 2018
Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc San Rafael, CA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank Santa ROSA, CA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Heart of Alabama Food Bank Montgomery, AL $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
North Shore Animal League America Inc Port Washington, NY $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
St Marys Health Wagon Wise, VA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2018
Canine Companions for Independence Santa ROSA, CA $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2018
Southern Poverty Law Center Inc Montgomery, AL $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2018
The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights Chicago, IL $5,000 General & Unrestricted 2018

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