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MARCIA'S LIGHT FOUNDATION INC

SCARSDALE, NY · EIN 843591422 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$0
expenses
$29K
net assets
$0
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

MARCIA'S LIGHT FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in Scarsdale, NY that supports intercultural and interfaith initiatives, primarily focused on Jewish-Muslim dialogue and youth development. The organization funds programs in the United States and Israel that promote peace, cultural harmony, and leadership among diverse ethnic and religious communities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Interfaith Youth Camp
One-week summer camp program fostering dialogue and collaboration between Jewish and Arab middle school students in Israel
Muslim/Jewish Cultural Unity Program
Supports initiatives by Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom and other partners to build bridges between Muslim and Jewish communities in the U.S.
Women's Project
Collaborative initiative with Al-Qassemi and Shalem College supporting women's leadership and intercultural engagement in Israel
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 2 activities
    • Funding educational and community organizations in Muslim communities
      Supports educational and community-based efforts in Muslim communities through grants to organizations such as the Upper Westchester Muslim Society.
    • Funding humanitarian aid efforts
      Provides grants to organizations like the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
  • Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
    • Funding Muslim/Jewish cultural unity initiatives
      Provides grants to organizations such as Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom that work to build bridges and foster understanding between Muslim and Jewish communities.
  • Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding human rights leadership development in African/Middle Eastern regions
      Supports leadership training and human rights programming for emerging leaders from African and Middle Eastern backgrounds through the African Middle Eastern Leadership Program.
  • Religious Education Support 1 activity
    • Funding interethnic dialogue programs
      Funds initiatives that promote dialogue and interaction between different ethnic and religious groups, including support for the Peace Islands Institute and other intergroup exchange efforts.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funding women's projects promoting cultural harmony
      Supports women-centered initiatives in partnership with Al-Qassemi College and Shalem College, aimed at advancing cultural harmony and intergroup collaboration.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding youth development programs
      Provides financial support to youth-focused organizations such as the Youth Community Outreach Program to promote personal growth, leadership, and community engagement among young people.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0
Program service revenue
Investment income$0
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$29K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$250
balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN LEADERSHIP P Partner — Funded to develop human rights leadership in the African/Middle Eastern region
  • AL-QASSEMI COLLEGE Partner — Funded for a women's project in collaboration with Shalem College
  • AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION Partner — Funded for humanitarian aid
  • AMERICAN MUSLIM WOMENS ASSOCIATION Partner — Funded to promote cultural harmony
  • ATID-RESHET ISRAEL MIDDLE SCHOOLS Partner — Funded to support a summer camp between Jewish and Arab middle school students
  • ORT ISRAEL Partner — Funded to support a Jewish and Arab middle theatre project
  • PEACE ISLANDS INSTITUTE Partner — Funded to support interethnic dialogue
  • SHALEM COLLEGE Partner — Funded for a women's project in collaboration with Al-Qassemi College
  • SISTERHOOD OF SALAAM SHALOM Partner — Funded to support Muslim/Jewish cultural unity
  • UPPER WESTCHESTER MUSLIM SOCIETY Partner — Funded for educational purposes
  • YOUTH COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM Partner — Funded for youth development initiatives