Growing the Vision of Light Foundation
Historical FunderLamar, Colorado · EIN 47-0923385 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$250K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$837K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GROWING THE VISION OF LIGHT FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1068, HAYS KS 67601 |
| Phone | 5802909844 |
| PONDEROSA80@OUTLOOK.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITTEN FORM AND INCLUDE THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, THE PROPOSED USE OF THE FUNDS, AND THE SOUGHT AFTER PUBLIC BENEFIT FROM THE USE OF THE FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 15TH OF APPLICABLE CALENDAR YEAR |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese of Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Saint Peter's Catholic Church | Woodward, OK | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $365,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641039349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0923385
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.