Light River Foundation
Accepts applications
Light River Foundation is a private foundation in Stuart, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$264,946
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $36,573 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $78,761 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 6 | $142,354 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 1 | $264,946 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas Linda Schaefer 7012 SE Harbor Cir, Stuart, FL 34996 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (772) 334-9792 |
| What to submit | No standard form |
| Restrictions | The requests must be exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the code. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Lift | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Schaefer
- Linda Schaefer
Questions people ask
Does Light River Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Light River Foundation give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Light River Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Schaefer (President) and Linda Schaefer (Vice President).