Grantmaking public charityEIN 650206641
POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Total Assets
$20.1M
FY 2023
Annual Giving
$10M
FY 2023
Grants Made
100
FY 2023
Avg Grant
$100K
FY 2023
Grant Range
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Typical
Deadlines
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Applications
Programs & Activities
Program 1
$2.4MProgram evaluation, network and non governmental organizations: points of light's program evaluation, network and ngo programming focuses on providing nonprofits with tools, training, and infrastructure support needed to improve their capacity to mobilize and leverage volunteers effectively and sustainably to further their missions and meet community needs. Programming includes:- capacity building support for the points of light global network of 120 affiliate ngos in 38 countries that provide on-the-ground volunteer mobilization to support community-based organizations. This includes ongoing technical assistance, leadership development, and collaboration opportunities for affiliates.- ongoing curation and dissemination of timely research, data, and insights on volunteering, community and civic engagement, and sector trends. - administration of the president's volunteer service award, which annually recognizes over 120,000 individuals contributing more than 86 million hours of service.- management of the service enterprise programan evidence-based certification and training initiative that helps u.s. Nonprofits scale impact through volunteer engagement.- together, these efforts enhance the sector's capacity to meet critical needs and foster a global movement of civic engagement.
Program 2
$3.1MConvenings:points of light hosts signature convenings and recognition programs that inspire action, grow expertise, and elevate the value of service.- the points of light conference is one of the world's largest gatherings of nonprofit, government, and corporate leaders focused on civic engagement, with over 1,200 attendees annually.- the george h.w. Bush points of light awards honor extraordinary individuals who exemplify service and community leadership. With support from presidents carter, clinton, bush (43), and obama, this award embodies the unifying, transformative spirit of service.these programs uplift service as a core value and help drive long-term cultural change toward a more civically engaged society.
Program 3
$529K- global volunteer month, held each april, celebrates volunteers and encourages millions to engage in meaningful action, supported by a robust partner toolkit and digital campaign.- management of the points of light engage digital platform which aggregates over 45,000 volunteer opportunities from across the u.s. Into an easy-to-search database for individuals looking to volunteer. This service connects critical human capital to the u.s. Nonprofit sector that delivers important community services. By combining deep expertise, a powerful network, and a shared vision of service, points of light is building the civic infrastructure needed for individuals, communities, and society to thrive.
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2023 filing
Total Revenue
$29.5M
Total Expenses
$29.1M
Giving Over Time
7 years
Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.
Top Recipients
446 grants
Grant Size Distribution
446 grants
Geographic Focus
50 states
+40 more states
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