The Monty Miller Living Legacy Foundation
Accepts applications
The Monty Miller Living Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Lubbock, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $389,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$389,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $438,850 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $531,500 | 30 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $438,850 | 32 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $389,000 | 32 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary Light Pres 6008 75th Pl, Lubbock, TX 79424 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 773-5195 |
| What to submit | Memo or letter of request |
What The Monty Miller Living Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $234,250 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $110,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navigators | Support | $110,000 |
| Wrench It Forward | Support | $70,000 |
| Texas Girls and Boys Ranch | Support | $55,000 |
| Pauls Project | Support | $12,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Support | $10,000 |
| Living Stone Church | Support | $10,000 |
| New Hope Church | Support | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Support | $10,000 |
| Cru | Support | $6,000 |
| The Community Fndn of West Texas | Support | $5,750 |
| Word of Life | Support | $5,250 |
| Antioch Ministries | Support | $5,000 |
| Apostolos | Support | $5,000 |
| Buckner Childrens Home | Support | $5,000 |
| Burkhart Center for Autism | Support | $5,000 |
| Crossview Christian Camp | Support | $5,000 |
| East-West Ministries | Support | $5,000 |
| Freedom in Jesus Ministries | Support | $5,000 |
| High Point Village | Support | $5,000 |
| Lubbock Childrens Home | Support | $5,000 |
| Lubbock Dream Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Malta Farms | Support | $5,000 |
| The Forge | Support | $5,000 |
| Mission to the World | Support | $5,000 |
| The Bridge of Lubbock | Support | $5,000 |
| Backyard Mission | Support | $2,500 |
| Cornerstone Church | Support | $2,500 |
| Legacy of Faith | Support | $2,500 |
| The Parenting Cottage | Support | $2,500 |
| Go Ten Ministries | Support | $2,000 |
| Lubbock Police Foundation | Support | $2,000 |
| Church of the Nations | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Light
- Chris Bost
- Quency Light
- Kyle Purdue
- Anna Purdue
- Samantha Bost
Questions people ask
Does The Monty Miller Living Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Monty Miller Living Legacy Foundation give?
$389,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Monty Miller Living Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Light (Pres), Chris Bost (VP), Quency Light (Sec) and Kyle Purdue (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Monty Miller Living Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.