Lightening the Load
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-2617321 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$610K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $62,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
23% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $200,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) foundation | $75,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $70,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Doylestown, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $62,500 |
| Philadelphia Education Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $60,000 |
| Wcu Foundation | West Chester, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $45,000 |
| Melmark | Berwyn, PA | Promises to keep campaign | $25,000 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| West Chester Area Senior Center | West Chester, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Friends Association for Care of Child | West Chester, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| St James School | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501 (C)(3) organization | $7,500 |
| Mib Agents | Barnard, VT | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $610,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $629,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541349349104554
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2617321
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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