Lightening the Load

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

15 grantees · $615K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia $200K
  • Philabundance $75K
  • Community Volunteers In Medicine $75K
  • Philadelphia Education Fund $60K
  • Travis Manion Foundation $52K
  • Wcu Foundation $50K
  • Melmark $25K
  • Friends Associatn For Care Of Child $15K
  • Care $10K
  • Doctors Without Borders $10K
  • Smile Train $10K
  • Bread For The World $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.

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.

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.