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Lightsey Fam Charitable Trust is a private trust based in GREENVILLE, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Harry M Lightsey Iii. It holds total assets of $383K. Annual income is reported at $239K. Total assets have grown from $132K in 2011 to $349K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia. According to available records, Lightsey Fam Charitable Trust has made 7 grants totaling $74K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $14K in 2020 to $60K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in South Carolina and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lightsey Fam Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, GA.
Lightsey Fam Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $74K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K.
Lightsey Fam Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lightsey Fam Charitable Trust is headquartered in GREENVILLE, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace K Lightsey | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harry M Lightsey Iii | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen L Ortiz | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| E Glenn Lightsey | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$31K
Total Assets
$349K
Fair Market Value
$610K
Net Worth
$349K
Grants Paid
$30K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$28K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$74K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of South CarolinaHARRY M. LIGHTSEY, JR. SCHOLARSHIP | Columbia, SC | $30K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Botanical GardenUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $4K | 2020 |
| Zoo AtlantaUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2020 |
| Path FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2020 |
| The Carter CenterUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2020 |
| The Georgia AcquariumUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2020 |
LAKE CITY, SC
CHARLESTON, SC
COLUMBIA, SC