Richard U Light Foundation is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Richard U Light Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Richard U Light Foundation generated $25.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $73.7m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE NEEDY INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE AN EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YALE UNIVERSITY - TO SUPPORT FOREIGN STUDY FELLOWSHIPS FOR STUDENTS LEARNING THE CHINESE, JAPANESE OR KOREAN LANGUAGES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Barbara J Parish Vp/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $15,569 |
Stephen M Denenfeld Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $12,952 |
Timothy Light President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $589,134 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,828,081 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $25,417,215 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $73,325,688 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,521 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,556 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $16,395 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,270 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $261,328 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,227 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,092 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $3,188 |
Total functional expenses | $73,691,709 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $629,730 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $629,730 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $629,730 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $629,730 |
Over the last fiscal year, Richard U Light Foundation has awarded $1,379,305 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
New Haven, CT PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,379,305 |
Culver, IN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $0 |
Beg. Balance | $85,884,105 |
Earnings | -$11,551,706 |
Admin Expense | $357,367 |
Other Expense | $19,614 |
Grants | $73,325,688 |
Ending Balance | $629,730 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Richard U Light Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | $629,730 | $25,417,215 |
Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI | $412,503,854 | $53,699,386 |
Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $106,326,341 | $38,353,841 |
Cardinal Services Inc Of Indiana Warsaw, IN | $28,675,162 | $26,373,889 |
Kalamazoo Promise Kalamazoo, MI | $7,251,327 | $23,596,440 |
College Now Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH | $24,271,314 | $18,465,003 |
Knowledgeworks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $34,010,195 | $7,717,304 |
Ruth Mott Foundation Flint, MI | $290,091,185 | $30,117,543 |
Jewell Educational Fund Owosso, MI | $398,993,901 | $18,985,075 |
Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Brookfield, WI | $94,312,384 | $11,804,849 |
Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation Holland, MI | $51,295,166 | -$331,905 |
Thompson Foundation Plymouth, MI | $5,518,000 | $2,844,461 |