Eight Torches Foundation

EIN 823337600

New Hyde Park, NY 11042 |(800) 839-1754

Total Given 2018–2024
$5.1M
37 grants · $722K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$40K
typical mid grants · $20K–$100K
grant size
81%
deep partner · 13/16 multi-year
repeat
$3.9M
Assets (2024)
16
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, 2018, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income.Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $101,000. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $310,030 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2018. 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 XV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.

Focus Areas

Arts & Culture Religion

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
2018 $101K $592K $406K 1
2020 $52K $744K $15K 3
2021 N/A $3.0M $2.3M N/A
2022 $1.1M $2.7M $1.1M 9
2023 $1.2M $3.1M $1.4M 12
2024 $2.6M $3.9M $3.3M 12

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 37 grants on record

Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$40K
Average
$137K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$1.3M

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

DE
D G Elmore 6+ yrs
Dir, President, Sec, Treasurer Leadership
DE
David Gant Elmore III 6+ yrs
Vice President Leadership

Grants Awarded (37 total)

Purpose
The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO $1,292,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
The Navigators Albert Lea, MN $687,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO $624,520 General & Unrestricted 2023
Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization Orlando, FL $500,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Wheeler Mission Ministries Inc Indianapolis, IN $333,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Christian Herald Assn Inc New York, NY $200,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Christian Herald Assn Inc New York, NY $150,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Christian Herald Assn Inc - the Bowery Mission New York, NY $150,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Christian Herald Assn Inc - the Bowery Mission New York, NY $101,000 Ambassador fund for serving the bowery mission clients 2018
Pulse Outreach Minneapolis, MN $100,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Pulse Outreach Minneapolis, MN $100,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
The New York City Leadership Center Inc New York, NY $100,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Veritas Academy North Branch, MN $60,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Wheeler Mission Ministries Inc Indianapolis, IN $50,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Saltexchange Inc Brooklyn, NY $50,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Re Source Global Chicago, IL $45,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Re Source Global Chicago, IL $45,000 General & Unrestricted 2022
Veritas Academy North Branch, MN $40,000 General & Unrestricted 2020
Vail Bible Church Avon, CO $40,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Re Source Global Chicago, IL $35,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Saltexchange Inc Brooklyn, NY $35,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
City Church for All Nations Inc Bloomington, IN $30,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Veritas Academy North Branch, MN $30,000 General & Unrestricted 2023
Baseball Chapel Inc Morrow, OH $30,000 General & Unrestricted 2024
Christian Herald Assn Inc New York, NY $25,000 Charitable Event 2023