Light the Candle Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 47-3476415 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,252
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vyo USA Inc | Tampa, FL | Youth services | $11,000 |
| Sanatan Mandir Tampa | Tampa, FL | Spiritual services | $10,001 |
| Mary Martha House | Ruskin, FL | Support services/women | $10,000 |
| Wellfed Community | Tampa, FL | Food education/services | $5,000 |
| Brahma Kumans | Miami, FL | Spiritual support services | $5,000 |
| Preserve Vision | Clearwater, FL | Vision education/screenings/services | $5,000 |
| Hindu University of America | Groveland, FL | Educational and spiritual services | $2,369 |
| Iskcon Tampa | Lutz, FL | Spiritual services | $1,252 |
| Missionaries of Charity | IN | Spiritual services | $1,008 |
| Foundation Christian Academy | Valrico, FL | Educational services | $1,000 |
| New Hope Baptist Church of Rusk | Ruskin, FL | Spiritual services | $1,000 |
| New Life Missions | Redding, CA | Educational and spiritual services | $1,000 |
| Tabernaculo LA Fe de Tampa | Tampa, FL | Spiritual services | $1,000 |
| Crowdfund Peer-To-Peer | Washington, DC | Educational services | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,880 | 14 |
| 2024 | $46,250 | 7 |
| 2023 | $15,908 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622229349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3476415
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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