Private foundation · EIN 46-3252749 · Delray Beach, Florida · Education

Ray of Light Scholarship Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $391K total, median $6,463. 2% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
60
$391K
Median grant
$6,463
Stays in FL
2%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

About this foundation

Ray of Light Scholarship Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Delray Beach, Florida, administered in care of Mary Janne Zuccaro, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ray of Light Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ray of Light Scholarship Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $391K across 60 grants, a median of $6,463.

Where does Ray of Light Scholarship Fund give?

Connecticut (17 grants), South Carolina (10 grants), New York (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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