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Robert J Lightner Foundation is a private corporation based in FLORENCE, KY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. It holds total assets of $18.5M. Annual income is reported at $8M. Total assets have grown from $10M in 2011 to $17.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Robert J Lightner Foundation has made 3 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $31K. Annual giving has grown from $15K in 2020 to $1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1M, with an average award of $363K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Kentucky. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Robert J Lightner Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KY.
Robert J Lightner Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $31K, with an average of $363K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1M.
Robert J Lightner Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert J Lightner Foundation is headquartered in FLORENCE, KY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Willis Vaughn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mike Sipple Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert J Lightner | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wesley W Lightner | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roger M Sipple Sr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jerry W Delaney | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Stanaland Sr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$17.5M
Fair Market Value
$22.4M
Net Worth
$17.4M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
$2.6M
Net Investment Income
$501K
Distribution Amount
$744K
Total: $10.8M
Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$363K
Median Grant
$31K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$1M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters RanchOPERATION OF THE RANCH AND PROGRAMS. | Florence, KY | $1M | 2023 |
| Potter'S Ranch IncCONTRIBUITON TO SUPPORT 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUT RETREAT ORGANIZATIONCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUS RETREAT ORGANIZATION | Florence, KY | $15K | 2020 |