Points of Light Foundation
ATLANTA, GA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Points of Light Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
POINTS OF LIGHT'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EQUIP AND MOBILIZE PEOPLE TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH VOLUNTEERING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH EVERYONE DISCOVERS THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, CREATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN VIBRANT, PARTICIPATORY SOCIETIES. WE BELIEVE THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE FOR CHANGE IN OUR WORLD IS THE INDIVIDUAL ONE WHO MAKES A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. WE BELIEVE IN THE VALUE OF INDIVIDUAL ACTION, AND WE KNOW EVERY ACTION, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, CAN HAVE AN IMPACT AND CHANGE A LIFE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NONPROFITS, CORPORATIONS, AND CIVIC INSTITUTIONS, WE HELP PEOPLE CONNECT THEIR PASSION TO PURPOSE AND BECOME A POWERFUL FORCE FOR GOOD. OUR WORK CREATES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, FOSTERS SHARED RESPONSIBILITY, AND BUILDS A CULTURE WHERE EVERYONE IS INVITED TO LEAD THROUGH SERVICE. AND TOGETHER, WE ARE A FORCE THAT TRANSFORMS THE WORLD.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Points of Light Foundation
$21.5M in foundation grants on record from 66 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Abbvie Foundation | $8.9M | 5 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $4.1M | 4 |
| Carmax Foundation | $2.6M | 3 |
| Synopsys Foundation | $1.7M | 4 |
| Prudential Foundation | $523K | 3 |
| Carmen and Joe Unanue Family Foundation A Nj Nonprofit | $350K | 4 |
| Allstate Foundation | $295K | 6 |
| Kpmg Us Foundation | $275K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $266K | 4 |
| Mark Cuban Foundation | $250K | 3 |
Leadership
W BARTLETT SNELL (Principal officer)
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