Shining Light Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyEl Cajon, California · EIN 27-6374611 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$276K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $9,000.
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
69% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Febc Russian Jewish Program | LA Mirada, CA | Religious education and outreach | $19,200 |
| New Tribes Missions | Sanford, FL | Religious education and outreach | $18,000 |
| Operation Mobilazation | Tyrone, GA | Religious education and outreach | $18,000 |
| Mission Valley Community | San Diego, CA | Religious education and outreach | $13,000 |
| Cord Ministries Int | Littleton, CO | Religious education and outreach | $12,700 |
| Baptist Mid-Mission | Cleveland, OH | Religious education and outreach | $12,000 |
| Israel Restoration Ministry | Santee, CA | Religious education and outreach | $12,000 |
| Lighthouse Baptist Church | Lemon Grove, CA | Religious education and outreach | $12,000 |
| Oaks International | Wheaton, IL | Religious education and outreach | $10,000 |
| Tecate Mission International | Tecate, CA | Religious education and outreach | $9,000 |
| Ask Dr Brown Ministries | Concord, NC | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Assn Baptist World Evangelism | Harrisburg, PA | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Baptist International Mission Inc | Harrison, TN | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Baptist World Missions Outreach | Chattanooga, TN | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Intnl | Orlando, FL | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | LA Mesa, CA | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Dm Stearns Missionary Fund | North Wales, PA | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Fellowship International Missions | Allentown, PA | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Friends of Israel | Bellmawr, NJ | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Gideon's International | Nashville, TN | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Global Training Network | Peoria, AZ | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Grace Ministries International | Sun Valley, CA | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| International Board of Jewish | Hixson, TN | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | San Francisco, CA | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Landmark Baptist Missions | Louisville, KY | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Missionary Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Perception Funding | Kansas City, MO | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Tentmakers Bible Mission | Lagrange, WY | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| White Fields | San Marcos, CA | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| World Partners USA | Fort Wayne, IN | Religious education and outreach | $6,000 |
| Word of Life | Schroonlake, NY | Religious education and outreach | $5,500 |
| Serving in Mission | Charlotte, NC | Religious education and outreach | $3,500 |
| Mexican Medical Mission | Lemon Grove, CA | Religious education and outreach | $3,000 |
| Project Mercy | Fort Wayne, IN | Religious education and outreach | $3,000 |
| Shadow Mountain Church | El Cajon, CA | Religious education and outreach | $3,000 |
| Hlk International Ministries | Fairfield, WA | Religious education and outreach | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,900 | 36 |
| 2023 | $297,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503229349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6374611
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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