Firelight Foundation
Fund and support community-based organizations to drive systems change for children/youth in africa.
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At Firelight, we are inspired by how African communities are making a better life for families, children and young people.
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Mission
Fund and support community-based organizations to drive systems change for children/youth in africa.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirelight Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Scotts Valley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272795006. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Firelight Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.
Firelight Foundation is located in Scotts Valley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Firelight Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Firelight Foundation is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Firelight Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Firelight Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Firelight Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
At Firelight, we are inspired by how African communities are making a better life for families, children and young people. Firelight Foundation is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among international charities registered in United States: Firelight Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Firelight Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Firelight Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272795006, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (10)
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Sentiment
NeutralLA500 2025: Peter Laugharn - Los Angeles Business Journal
Foundation Leaders: A Passion for Excellence - Los Angeles Business Journal
Children of Hope Initiative Battles Malnutrition in Mulanje, Impacts Lives - AfricaBrief
U.S. billionaire MacKenzie Scott has given $1.1 billion to African charities. Here are 20 of them. - Billionaires.Africa
Believe in the power of communities - Alliance magazine
Clinton Campaign Distances Itself From Controversial Blood-Testing Startup Theranos - Fortune
What Does Hilton Foundation’s New Leadership, Doubling Assets Mean for Youth? - The Imprint
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Names Peter Laugharn New President and CEO, Effective January 1, 2016 - PR Newswire
Supporting Innovations in Learning—Hits, Misses, and Advice for Funders - Hewlett Foundation
Firelight Foundation Accepting Letters of Inquiry from Grassroots Organizations in Tanzania and Zimbabwe. - Opportunities For Africans
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- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Methodology
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Quick facts about Firelight Foundation
- What is Firelight Foundation?
- Firelight Foundation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Scotts Valley, United States. At Firelight, we are inspired by how African communities are making a better life for families, children and young people.
- When was Firelight Foundation founded?
- Firelight Foundation was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Firelight Foundation?
- Elisa De Martel serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Firelight Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Scotts Valley, United States.
- What is Firelight Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Firelight Foundation trustworthy?
- Firelight Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Firelight Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 272795006.
- What is Firelight Foundation's website?
- http://www.firelightfoundation.org