Lightsey Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lightsey Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$794,588
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 10 | $609,690 |
| 2024 | $35,900 | 6 | $805,501 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 8 | $794,588 |
How to apply
Lightsey Family Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lightsey Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5 | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sparhawk Academy | Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | $15,000 |
| Saint Mary's Parish Shrine | Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | $7,500 |
| University of South Carolina | Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | $5,000 |
| Barnesville Baptist Church | Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz for upkeep needs of the church | $2,500 |
| Gaithersburg Community Soup Kitchen | Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | $2,500 |
| Ear Community Inc | Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | $2,500 |
| Wumco | Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | $2,500 |
| St Gabriel Project of Montgomery Co | Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wallace K Lightsey
- Harry M Lightsey III
- Kathleen L Ortiz
- E Glenn Lightsey
Questions people ask
Does Lightsey Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lightsey Family Charitable Trust give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lightsey Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wallace K Lightsey (Vice President), Harry M Lightsey III (Chairman), Kathleen L Ortiz (Secretary) and E Glenn Lightsey (Treasurer).
What does Lightsey Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.