C D Light Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a particular focus on health-related issues, including cancer research and care, as well as mental health initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by serious health conditions, including cancer and suicide, while also empowering people with disabilities and supporting educational opportunities for under-resourced families. The foundation actively funds organizations that promote justice, inspire hope, and advance community welfare, indicating a broader commitment to social equity and community service.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or regional nonprofit with programs in cancer research/support, education, disability services, or mental-health support that is comfortable receiving small, one-off grants and can be introduced via a network or partner.
Good Fit
- • Program work aligns with cancer research/support, education, disability empowerment, or suicide prevention.
- • Organizational scale appropriate for modest grants (typical payments under $5,000).
- • Located in or connected to states already funded (NC, NY, MA, DC, FL) or has a trusted referrer to the foundation.
- • Willingness to accept restricted or project-level funding and provide simple stewardship.
Geography
The latest year shows grants across five states (DC, NC, MA, NY, FL), and overall out-of-state giving exceeds in-state, indicating a multi-state footprint rather than a single-county focus.
Recipient Variety
Recent years show multiple independent recipients each year (8 in 2023, 7 in 2024) and six new grantees in 2024, so the portfolio includes a moderate spread of distinct organizations even though dollars are concentrated among the top five recipients.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation funded many new recipients in 2024 (6 of 7), suggesting new entrants can be added to the portfolio, but the stated policy that only preselected applicants are funded and the absence of a public application path make direct unsolicited access uncertain.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
