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L i G H T Foundation

To support native plant conservation and restoration of native plant gathering traditions for pacific northwest tribes.

Environment Elmer City, WA EIN: 873832254 (IRS) Reg: 87-3832254 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About L i G H T Foundation

L.i.g.h.t. Foundation (lf) has conducted 4 board meetings and passed 6 resolutions for fy 2023. Lf has produced 5 official public comment letters in fy 2023. Lf has completed deliverables for 4 projects to include: blue sky minds, non-profit organization, project named "food security survey project", charlotte martin, project entitled "roots for the future", lf was fiscal sponsor for public interest law conference (pielc) panel at oregon university, conservation northwest memorandum of agreement (moa) for in support of first foods initiatives program. Lf contributed to a report from university of washington students entitled," okanogan region food system assessment". Lf was selected to be part of the 2023 sovereign futures society cohort (sfs3). Lf presented at 10 meetings in 2023 that …

Founded
Headquarters
Elmer City, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

To support native plant conservation and restoration of native plant gathering traditions for pacific northwest tribes.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 36.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.7% of total expenses ($42,474 of $205,459).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.32
Program$0.32

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, L i G H T Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

L i G H T Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Elmer City, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 873832254. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $117K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

L i G H T Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 873832254. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

L i G H T Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

L i G H T Foundation is located in Elmer City, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, L i G H T Foundation has $117K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

L i G H T Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $117K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for L i G H T Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, L i G H T Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

L.i.g.h.t. Foundation (lf) has conducted 4 board meetings and passed 6 resolutions for fy 2023. Lf has produced 5 official public comment letters in fy 2023. Lf has completed deliverables for 4 projects to include: blue sky minds, non-profit organization, project named "food security survey project", charlotte martin, project entitled "roots for the future", lf was fiscal sponsor for public interest law conference (pielc) panel at oregon university, conservation northwest memorandum of agreement (moa) for in support of first foods initiatives program. Lf contributed to a report from university of washington students entitled," okanogan region food system assessment". Lf was selected to be part of the 2023 sovereign futures society... L i G H T Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $117K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to L i G H T Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. L i G H T Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 873832254, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

AM
Amelia M•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Walmart Has an ‘Extremely Bright’ Outdoor Solar Light on Sale for Just $13 - Autoblog
Mar 2026
www.autoblog.com
New red light camera coming to Route 1 in Rehoboth - Cape Gazette
Mar 2026
www.capegazette.com
A Light at the End of the Slop Tunnel, Part I - carolinianuncg.com
Mar 2026
carolinianuncg.com
Kendall County applies to be International Dark Sky Community - KSAT
Mar 2026
www.ksat.com
Mexico Week – Tomás Casademunt: Time Frozen by Light - Lenscratch
Mar 2026
lenscratch.com
Is it legal to text while at a red light in Oregon? What law says - Statesman Journal
Mar 2026
www.statesmanjournal.com
Light-driven metalloenzymatic C( sp²)–S cross-coupling - Nature
Mar 2026
www.nature.com
Do red light therapy masks work? - multicare.org
Mar 2026
www.multicare.org
More sightings of the Northern Lights with stunning bright colours - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.com
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2022
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about L i G H T Foundation

What is L i G H T Foundation?
L i G H T Foundation is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Elmer City, United States. L.i.g.h.t. Foundation (lf) has conducted 4 board meetings and passed 6 resolutions for fy 2023. Lf has produced 5 official public comment letters in fy 2023. Lf has completed deliverables for 4 projects to include: blue sky minds, non-profit organization, project named "food security survey project", charlotte martin, project entitled "roots for the future", lf was fiscal sponsor for public interest law conference (pielc) panel at oregon university, conservation northwest memorandum of agreement (moa) for in support of first foods initiatives program. Lf contributed to a report from university of washington students entitled," okanogan region food system assessment". Lf was selected to be part of the 2023 sovereign futures society cohort (sfs3). Lf presented at 10 meetings in 2023 that dealt specifically with plant restoration and conservation. Lf was the featured speaker at gonzaga university's climate institute to discuss rights of nature. Lf resolutions approved inaugural employee policy manual (epm), communications plan and policy, and financial policy and practices manuals.
When was L i G H T Foundation founded?
L i G H T Foundation was founded in 2022.
Who leads L i G H T Foundation?
Amelia Marchand serves as Executive Director.
Where is L i G H T Foundation located?
Headquartered in Elmer City, WA, United States.
What is L i G H T Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is L i G H T Foundation trustworthy?
L i G H T Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 L i G H T Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 873832254. Registration: 87-3832254 (United States).
What is L i G H T Foundation's website?
https://thepnwlf.org/