Reported officers (all unpaid)
No paid executives reported in 2024. LIGHTENING THE LOAD reported 4 unpaid officers and board members on its 990-PF.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$610k
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $200k |
| COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | WEST CHESTER, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) FOUNDATION | $75k |
| PHILABUNDANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $70k |
| TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION | DOYLESTOWN, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $63k |
| PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION FUND | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $60k |
| WCU FOUNDATION | WEST CHESTER, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $45k |
| MELMARK | BERWYN, PA | PROMISES TO KEEP CAMPAIGN | $25k |
| CARE | ATLANTA, GA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $20k |
| WEST CHESTER AREA SENIOR CENTER | WEST CHESTER, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $20k |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | HAGERSTOWN, MD | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| FRIENDS ASSOCIATION FOR CARE OF CHILD | WEST CHESTER, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| ST JAMES SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $8k |
| MIB AGENTS | BARNARD, VT | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $5k |
Revenue and expenses over time
LIGHTENING THE LOAD reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
What Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking executives earn in Pennsylvania
LIGHTENING THE LOAD reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organization in Pennsylvania earns a median of $8,510.
These are philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 4,067 organizations across 4,067 filings (2021 – 2024).
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In 2024, LIGHTENING THE LOAD reported $246k in total revenue and $733k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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