Shards of Light Foundation
Invitation OnlyChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 88-6584360 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$53K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$500
Total assets$126K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $265 and $1,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Impj | Pasadena, CA | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Stars That Shine | Charles Town, WV | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Facing History in Ourselves | Boston, MA | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Resetting the Table | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Sinai Assisted Housing Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Yachad | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable gift | $265 |
| Reconstructing Judaism | Wyncote, PA | Charitable gift | $18 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,783 | 7 |
| 2023 | $85,750 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511619349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6584360
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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