Light Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Light Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Denton, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $42,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$161,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$42,500
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,500 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,700 | 22 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $130,500 | 21 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $161,000 | 22 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Louraine Wilborn 1121 Dallas Dr Ste 1, Denton, TX 76205-5100 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (940) 387-3881 |
| What to submit | All appropriate information should be included. |
What Light Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $128,500 |
| California | 3 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Bible Church | General | $42,500 |
| Liberty Institute | General | $20,000 |
| Individual | General | $15,000 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | General | $7,500 |
| The Navigators | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Christian Faith Ministries | General | $5,000 |
| Paul Tripp Ministries | General | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General | $5,000 |
| Vickery Meadow Youth Development FN | General | $2,500 |
| College Golf Fellowship | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | General | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Isreal | General | $2,500 |
| Late Talkers Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Turn | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | General | $2,500 |
| Refuge for Women | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Coleman
- Louraine Wilborn
Questions people ask
Does Light Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Light Foundation Inc give?
$161,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Light Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie Coleman (President) and Louraine Wilborn (Director).
What does Light Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.