L i G H T Foundation
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L.i.g.h.t. Foundation (lf) has conducted 4 board meetings and passed 6 resolutions for fy 2023. Lf has produced 5 official public comment letters in fy 2023. Lf has completed deliverables for 4 projects to include: blue sky minds, non-profit organization, project named "food security survey project", charlotte martin, project entitled "roots for the future", lf was fiscal sponsor for public interest law conference (pielc) panel at oregon university, conservation northwest memorandum of agreement (moa) for in support of first foods initiatives program. Lf contributed to a report from university of washington students entitled," okanogan region food system assessment". Lf was selected to be part of the 2023 sovereign futures society cohort (sfs3). Lf presented at 10 meetings in 2023 that …
To support native plant conservation and restoration of native plant gathering traditions for pacific northwest tribes.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, L i G H T Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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L I G H T FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership & board
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#1,394 of 30,143 environment charities in the United States on integrity score
80/100 puts it in the top 6% of the cohort, tied with 1,677 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar environment charities in United States.
Cause areas in United States
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Sources and verification
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 18 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about L i G H T Foundation
L i G H T Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Elmer City, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 873832254. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $117K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
L i G H T Foundation's Executive Director, Amelia Marchand, received $42,474 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2025). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, L i G H T Foundation has $117K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
L.i.g.h.t. Foundation (lf) has conducted 4 board meetings and passed 6 resolutions for fy 2023. Lf has produced 5 official public comment letters in fy 2023. Lf has completed deliverables for 4 projects to include: blue sky minds, non-profit organization, project named "food security survey project", charlotte martin, project entitled "roots for the future", lf was fiscal sponsor for public interest law conference (pielc) panel at oregon university, conservation northwest memorandum of agreement (moa) for in support of first foods initiatives program. Lf contributed to a report from university of washington students entitled," okanogan region food system assessment". Lf was selected to be part of the 2023 sovereign futures society... L i G H T Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for L i G H T Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
L i G H T Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $117K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
L i G H T Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 873832254. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
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Quick facts about L i G H T Foundation
- What is L i G H T Foundation?
- L i G H T Foundation is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Elmer City, United States. L.i.g.h.t. Foundation (lf) has conducted 4 board meetings and passed 6 resolutions for fy 2023. Lf has produced 5 official public comment letters in fy 2023. Lf has completed deliverables for 4 projects to include: blue sky minds, non-profit organization, project named "food security survey project", charlotte martin, project entitled "roots for the future", lf was fiscal sponsor for public interest law conference (pielc) panel at oregon university, conservation northwest memorandum of agreement (moa) for in support of first foods initiatives program. Lf contributed to a report from university of washington students entitled," okanogan region food system assessment". Lf was selected to be part of the 2023 sovereign futures society cohort (sfs3). Lf presented at 10 meetings in 2023 that dealt specifically with plant restoration and conservation. Lf was the featured speaker at gonzaga university's climate institute to discuss rights of nature. Lf resolutions approved inaugural employee policy manual (epm), communications plan and policy, and financial policy and practices manuals.
- When was L i G H T Foundation founded?
- L i G H T Foundation was founded in 2022.
- Who leads L i G H T Foundation?
- Amelia Marchand serves as Executive Director.
- Where is L i G H T Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Elmer City, WA, United States.
- What is L i G H T Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $116,766.
- Is L i G H T Foundation trustworthy?
- L i G H T Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is L i G H T Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 873832254. Registration: 87-3832254 (United States).
- What is L i G H T Foundation's website?
- https://thepnwlf.org/