The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 85-3247420 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$447K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$2,711
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,282 and $8,350.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Hogar Ministries Inc | Andover, MA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Technology Student Association Kentucky Tech | Frankfort, KY | National Competition | $49,210 |
| Technology Student Association Kentucky Tech | Frankfort, KY | TSA Program | $45,780 |
| Floyd County School District | Eastern, KY | FCSI Physics Program | $27,120 |
| Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation | Lexington, KY | Engineering By Design Summer Training | $16,102 |
| Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation | Lexington, KY | Charitable Event | $12,500 |
| Johnson Central High School | Paintsville, KY | Solar Car Fund | $10,000 |
| Somerset High School | Somerset, KY | Solar Car fund | $10,000 |
| Technology Student Association Kentucky Tech | Frankfort, KY | Engineering By Design Summer Training | $8,500 |
| Kentucky Engineering Foundation Inc | Frankfort, KY | MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition Support | $8,350 |
| Johnson County Middle School | Paintsville, KY | Jcms kytsa STEM | $6,700 |
| Pikeville High School | Pikeville, KY | 3D Printing Equipment | $5,741 |
| Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation | Lexington, KY | Engineering by Design Summer Institute | $5,000 |
| Rockcastle County Middle School | Mount Vernon, KY | To purchase Dragster and Sphero Materials | $4,800 |
| Belfry High School | Belfry, KY | Engineering Classroom Support | $4,000 |
| Technology Student Association Kentucky Tech | Frankfort, KY | General & Unrestricted | $3,507 |
| Southwestern High School | Somerset, KY | Engineering Program Supplies | $3,500 |
| Pikeville Elementary School | Pikeville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Rowan County Middle School | Morehead, KY | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $2,711 |
| Knox Central High School | Barbourville, KY | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $2,640 |
| Floyd County School District | Eastern, KY | PLTW Program Support | $2,363 |
| Corbin Atc Booster Club Corporation | Corbin, KY | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $2,243 |
| Powell County High School | Stanton, KY | VEX V5 Competition Super Kit | $1,899 |
| Laurel Co Schools Center for Innovation | London, KY | TSA Competition Supplies | $1,720 |
| Morgan County High School | West Liberty, KY | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $1,535 |
| Scripture Memory Mountain Mission Inc | Emmalena, KY | Camp Nathanael STEM Program | $1,500 |
| Belfry Middle School | Belfry, KY | VEX Robotics Program Funding | $1,400 |
| Forest Hills Global Elementary | Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $1,282 |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Paducah, KY | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $1,153 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $885 |
| Black Mountain Elementary School | Evarts, KY | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $440 |
| Perry County Central High School | Hazard, KY | TSA Drone Program | $393 |
| Estill County Area Technology Center | Irvine, KY | ATC Transportation-BCTC/UK | $384 |
| Rockcastle County Middle School | Mount Vernon, KY | TSA/STEM Field Trip to UK Engineering | $327 |
| Bell County High School | Pineville, KY | TSA Program | $261 |
| Technology Student Association Kentucky Tech | Frankfort, KY | National TSA Competition | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $447,496 | 36 |
| 2023 | $166,354 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502829349100235
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3247420
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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