Private foundation · EIN 87-6670850 · La Crosse, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lighthouse Charitable Foundation

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: 3 grants paid, $810K total, median $260K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$810K
Median grant
$260K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Bridge Program at the Christ School Attn Lindsay McKinneyOrlando, FLEducation$350K
The City of St AugustaSt Augusta, MNHumanitarian$260K
River of Life Assemly of GodCold Spring, MNMinistry$200K

By state: Minnesota 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Lighthouse Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, administered in care of Christine Schmidt, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lighthouse Charitable Foundation 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 Lighthouse Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $810K across 3 grants, a median of $260K.

Where does Lighthouse Charitable Foundation give?

Minnesota (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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