GRANTS
Our grantmaking is guided by a commitment to strengthen communities through improving access to affordable housing, eliminating food insecurity, and promoting education for all. Our funding is strategically allocated to maximize impact, supporting both long-term and urgent community needs.
Grants from Lighthouse
We strive to align with nonprofit organizations to serve communities where Lighthouse Credit Union members live and work by empowering individuals and families, fostering economic stability, and creating lasting change.
Grant Eligibility
The Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation funds not-for-profit organizations as defined by section 501(c) 3 of the IRS Tax Code. To be considered for a grant, your organization must be:
- Tax exempt under 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. You will be asked to provide your EIN number.
- Aligned with our areas of support – access to affordable housing, eliminate food insecurity, and supporting education initiatives.
- Non-discriminatory – including race, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation and/or national origin.
Eligibility Requirements
The Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation funds not-for-profit organizations as defined by section 501(c) 3 of the IRS Tax Code. The following is a list of eligibility requirements that your organization must meet to be considered for a grant from Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation:
- Organization must be tax exempt under 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. You will be asked to provide your EIN number.
- Available on an annual basis to nonprofits who align with our areas of support
- Organization must be non-discriminatory – including race, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation and/or national origin
- Entities which are supported through public dollars such as municipalities, schools, and colleges.
- Community partnerships with a fiscal agent or sponsoring agency will be considered if your organization/project is not a 501(c)(3) entity and plans to use a fiscal sponsor. That sponsor should send a cover letter with the proposal indicating support for the project/program/service. This step is necessary as the fiscal sponsor will be considered the grantee.
All applications will be subject to review as outlines below. The duration of the review process may vary and is determined by the committee(s) schedule. The following are typically not eligible for funding through the Lighthouse Foundation’s grant process: Endowment campaigns, individuals or individual projects, religious organizations, political causes or candidates, or reduction or liquidation of debt.
