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Points of Light Foundation

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: % MERIDITH RENTZ
Foundations · ATLANTA, GA · EIN 65-0206641

About

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.

In care of Meridith Rentz

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Foundations
Employees
73
Volunteers
896,934

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$29.5M
Expenses
$29.1M
Assets
$20.1M
Liabilities
$7.6M

Financial history

$29.5M$14.8M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $29.5M · Avg: $24.0M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$1.4M
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,——
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM——
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES——
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR,——
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,——
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,——
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,——
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM——
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES——
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR,——
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,——

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$10.0M
POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION
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Address

101 Marietta ST NW STE 3100
Atlanta, GA, 30303-273

Governance

Voting board members19
Independent members19
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$322K
Retained by contractors$322K
ChannelsPhone · Email · In-person
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