Lightening the Load — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Lightening the Load is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with $10.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$10.5Mtotal assets

2016IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Lightening the Load has awarded

14 grantees · $630K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia $200K
Community Volunteers In Medicine $100K
Philabundance $60K
Philadelphia Education Fund $60K
Travis Manion Foundation $52K
Wcu Foundation $45K
Melmark $25K
Friends Associatn For Care Of Child $25K
Doctors Without Borders $20K
Smile Train $10K
Care $10K
West Chester Area Senior Center $10K
St James School $8K
Mib Agents $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$554K
FY2020$552K
FY2021$547K
FY2022$615K
FY2023$630K

About Lightening the Load

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
EIN472617321
IRS ruling2016

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lightening the Load?

Lightening the Load is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with $10.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Lightening the Load fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Lightening the Load?

Lightening the Load's EIN is 472617321. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Lightening the Load?

Private foundations like Lightening the Load typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Lightening the Load. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.