Lightspark Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-3990658

Foundation Overview

Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Lightspark Foundation has awarded 170 grants totaling $2,437,022 to organizations in Utah, Virginia and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $167,288, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,437,022
Total Assets
$6,384,000
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
76
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-86% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 97%

74 of 76 recipients (97%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.

Geographic Focus
Utah

48% of grants are awarded in Utah, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Utah, funding concentrates in Salt Lake City (91%), North Salt Lake (4%), Park City (2%).

Funding Trajectory
+504%

Strong 504% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lightspark Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Ashlee Preston $10,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Democracy 2076 $25,000 New York, NY, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
En Garde Arts $5,000 New York, NY, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Impact Guild $25,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Patriotic Millionaires $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
The Creative Coalition $25,000 New York, NY, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Utah Investigative Journalism Proj $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Veterans For All Voters $20,000 Saint Louis, MO, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
And Justice For All $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Art Works 4 The Cure $2,500 Park City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Better Utah $20,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Boys Girls Club $20,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Catholic Community Services Of Utah $3,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Columbus House $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Critical Resistance $2,500 Oakland, CA, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Equality Utah 501c4 $6,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Fourth Street Clinic $3,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Guadalupe School $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Heal Utah $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Immigrant Legal Services $2,500 Millcreek, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
International Rescue $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
O2 Utah Foundation $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Rural Utah Project Educ Fund $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Salt Lake Academy Of Music $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Salt Lake City Corp Youthcity $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Sjq College Of Law $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Spyhop $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
The Other Side Village $25,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
The Road Home $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Utah Clean Air Ucair $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Utah Clean Energy $9,167 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Utah Food Bank $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Waste Less Solutions $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Women Of The World $5,048 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Ywca Utah $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Aclu Of Utah $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Contentment Foundation $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Ashlee Preston $10,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Democracy 2076 $25,000 New York, NY, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
En Garde Arts $5,000 New York, NY, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Impact Guild $25,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Patriotic Millionaires $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
The Creative Coalition $25,000 New York, NY, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Utah Investigative Journalism Proj $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Veterans For All Voters $20,000 Saint Louis, MO, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
And Justice For All $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Art Works 4 The Cure $2,500 Park City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Better Utah $20,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Boys Girls Club $20,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Catholic Community Services Of Utah $3,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Columbus House $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Critical Resistance $2,500 Oakland, CA, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Equality Utah 501c4 $6,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Fourth Street Clinic $3,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Guadalupe School $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Heal Utah $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Immigrant Legal Services $2,500 Millcreek, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
International Rescue $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
O2 Utah Foundation $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Rural Utah Project Educ Fund $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Salt Lake Academy Of Music $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Salt Lake City Corp Youthcity $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Sjq College Of Law $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Spyhop $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
The Other Side Village $25,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
The Road Home $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Utah Clean Air Ucair $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Utah Clean Energy $9,167 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Utah Food Bank $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Waste Less Solutions $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Women Of The World $5,048 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Ywca Utah $5,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Aclu Of Utah $2,500 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Contentment Foundation $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Further Foundation's Initiatives 2023
Diversion $92,168 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
International Rescue $167,288 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Maize Tacos $35,363 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Nostalgia Cafe $16,875 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Premier Catering $127,545 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Publik $8,775 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Utah Food Services $9,600 North Salt Lake, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Yoko Ramen $60,750 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Teal Media $30,000 Arlington, VA, US Impact Guild 2021
Dba Media Llc $-2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Impact Guild 2021
Diversion $92,168 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
International Rescue $167,288 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Maize Tacos $35,363 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Nostalgia Cafe $16,875 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Premier Catering $127,545 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Publik $8,775 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Utah Food Services $9,600 North Salt Lake, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Yoko Ramen $60,750 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Teal Media $30,000 Arlington, VA, US Impact Guild 2021
Diversion $92,168 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
International Rescue $167,288 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Maize Tacos $35,363 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Nostalgia Cafe $16,875 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Premier Catering $127,545 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Publik $8,775 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Utah Food Services $9,600 North Salt Lake, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Yoko Ramen $60,750 Salt Lake City, UT, US Nourish To Flourish Initiative 2021
Teal Media $30,000 Arlington, VA, US Impact Guild 2021
Christopher Keefe $1,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Erika Alexander $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Mara Einstein $1,500 Kew Gardens, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Priya Sanghvi $1,000 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Noopur Agarwal $1,500 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Sila Consulting $2,000 Arcadia, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Caty Borum Chattoo $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Community Initiatives $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Claudia Bojoquez $1,500 Miami, FL, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Leah Salgado $1,000 Washington, DC, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
David Mcfarland $1,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Keisha Senter $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Prajna Productions Inc $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Marianna Schaffer $1,000 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Otv Open Television $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Clarendon Group Inc $5,000 Jamestown, RI, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Oscar Hernandez $2,500 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Topeka K Sam Venuture $2,500 Bronx, NY, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Johanna Blakley $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Marya Bangee $5,000 Marina Del Rey, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Amy Hobby $5,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Amber Phillips $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Christopher Keefe $1,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Erika Alexander $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Mara Einstein $1,500 Kew Gardens, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Priya Sanghvi $1,000 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Noopur Agarwal $1,500 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Sila Consulting $2,000 Arcadia, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Caty Borum Chattoo $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Community Initiatives $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Claudia Bojoquez $1,500 Miami, FL, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Leah Salgado $1,000 Washington, DC, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
David Mcfarland $1,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Keisha Senter $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Prajna Productions Inc $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Marianna Schaffer $1,000 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Otv Open Television $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Clarendon Group Inc $5,000 Jamestown, RI, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Oscar Hernandez $2,500 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Topeka K Sam Venuture $2,500 Bronx, NY, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Johanna Blakley $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Marya Bangee $5,000 Marina Del Rey, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Amy Hobby $5,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Amber Phillips $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Christopher Keefe $1,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Erika Alexander $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Mara Einstein $1,500 Kew Gardens, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Priya Sanghvi $1,000 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Noopur Agarwal $1,500 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Sila Consulting $2,000 Arcadia, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Caty Borum Chattoo $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Community Initiatives $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Claudia Bojoquez $1,500 Miami, FL, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Leah Salgado $1,000 Washington, DC, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
David Mcfarland $1,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Keisha Senter $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Prajna Productions Inc $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Marianna Schaffer $1,000 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Advisors Program (Ig) 2020
Otv Open Television $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Clarendon Group Inc $5,000 Jamestown, RI, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Oscar Hernandez $2,500 New York, NY, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Topeka K Sam Venuture $2,500 Bronx, NY, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Johanna Blakley $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Marya Bangee $5,000 Marina Del Rey, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Amy Hobby $5,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020
Amber Phillips $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Impact Guild: Innovators Program (Ig) 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Lightspark Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 81-3990658
Website http://lightspark.foundation
Address 201 S MAIN ST STE 1400 Salt Lake Cty, UT 84111-2217

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lightspark Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

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Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.