The Langland Family Be A Light Foundation
Historical FunderIowa City, Iowa · EIN 86-2678583 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TROY BERGMAN LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 S Dubuque St, North Liberty IA 52317 |
| Phone | 3196881350 |
| Form and materials | Complete the Be A Light Scholarship Application |
| Deadlines | April 14th |
| Restrictions | Must be a senior at Liberty High School in ICCSD |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty Community Pantry | North Liberty, IA | New building capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Liberty High School | North Liberty, IA | Be A Light Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Liberty High School | North Liberty, IA | Dance Team General Operating Fund | $4,000 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County | North Liberty, IA | North Liberty Centennial Next Stage Fund | $2,500 |
| Iowa City School District Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Liberty Fund | $1,010 |
| Summer of the Arts | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Iowa State Dance Drill Team Association | Pella, IA | Brooke Langland Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Glioblastoma Research Organization | New York, NY | Glioblastoma Research | $750 |
| Riverside Theatre | Iowa City, IA | General Operating Fund | $500 |
| Liberty High School | North Liberty, IA | Difference Makers Fund | $500 |
| Hospice of Johnson County | Iowa City, IA | Holiday Lights Fundraiser for the General Operating Fund | $450 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,710 | 11 |
| 2024 | $21,060 | 11 |
| 2023 | $16,480 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601029349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2678583
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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