The Light Rain Foundation
Invitation OnlyStillwater, New York · EIN 46-6461524 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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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.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Community Center | Saratoga Springs, NY | Support | $22,500 |
| Stillwater Food Pantry | Stillwater, NY | Support | $11,000 |
| Alumni & Friends of Lchs | Lynn, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Double H Ranch | Lake Luzerne, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Innovative Science | Schenectady, NY | Support | $2,500 |
| Quaker Springs Fire Dept | Quaker Springs, NY | Support | $2,000 |
| Stillwater Free Library | Stillwater, NY | Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Saratoga Battlefield | Stillwater, NY | Support | $1,500 |
| Malta Stillwater Ems | Malta, NY | Support | $1,500 |
| Prevention Council | Saratoga Springs, NY | Support | $1,500 |
| Adirondack Mt Club | Lake George, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Saratoga Empty Stocking | Saratoga Springs, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Stillwater Central School Warrior Within | Stillwater, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Saratoga Childrens Little League | Staratoga Springs, NY | Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $53,667 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6461524
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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