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Enlight Foundation

Palo Alto, California  ·  EIN 201063909  ·  Private foundation

Enlight Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $13.6M in grants paid and $68.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 128 individual grants from this funder — $134.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$13.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$68.8M
Total assets
128
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Enlight Foundation funds

Enlight Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Enlight Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National Philanthropic Trust
CHARITY
Jenkintown, PA$28.3M2023
National Philanthropic Trust
CHARITY
Jenkintown, PA$28.3M2024
Voter Participation Center
RISING AMERICAN ELECTORATE
Washington, DC$5.8M2020
Iconiq Educationeconomic Mobility C
EDUCATION AND CHARITY
San Francisco, CA$5.0M2022
Iconiq Impact Ocean Co-lab
CHARITY
San Francisco, CA$3.3M2022
World Savvy
EDUCATION
Minneapolis, MN$3.0M2022
World Savvy
EDUCATION
Minneapolis, MN$3.0M2024
Action for the Climate Emergency
MEDICAL & CHARITY
Charlestown, MA$3.0M2024
San Francisco General Hosp Foundati
CHILD TRAUMA RESEARCH PROGRAM.
San Francisco, CA$2.9M2022
Solutions Journalism Network
CULTURE
New York, NY$2.5M2023
Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fun
CHARITY (STATEMENT 5)
San Francisco, CA$2.3M2024
Solutions Journalism Network
CULTURE
New York, NY$2.2M2024
San Francisco General Hosp Foundati
CHILD TRAUMA RESEARCH PROGRAM.
San Francisco, CA$2.0M2024
San Francisco General Hosp Foundati
CHILD TRAUMA RESEARCH PROGRAM.
San Francisco, CA$2.0M2023
Syracus University
EDUCATION
Syracuse, NY$2.0M2022

Enlight Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$7.1M
2020$13.6M
2022$24.7M
2023$39.6M
2024$49.0M

How to apply for funding from Enlight Foundation

Enlight Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Enlight Foundation

Does Enlight Foundation accept grant applications?
Enlight Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Enlight Foundation fund?
Enlight Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include National Philanthropic Trust, National Philanthropic Trust, Voter Participation Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Enlight Foundation give in grants?
Enlight Foundation reported $13.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $134.1M over 128 grants.
Where is Enlight Foundation located?
Enlight Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201063909.
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About this profile. This page is built from Enlight Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Enlight Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.