Private foundation · EIN 33-1603378 · Duxbury, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Light & Way Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $249K total, median $10K. 31% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$249K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Love4satos Animal RescueGuaynabo, PRGeneral activities$50K
Love4satos Animal RescueGuaynabo, RQGeneral activities$50K
Trustees of Partridge Academy in duDuxbury, MAGeneral activities$25K
Natick Service CouncilNatick, MAGeneral activities$25K
Various Other CharitiesVarious, MAGeneral activities$24K
New Hour for Women and ChildrenBrentwood, NYGeneral activities$20K
Center for Healthy AgingFort Collins, COGeneral activities$10K
Center for Healthy AgingFort Collins, COGeneral activities$10K
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CAGeneral activities$10K
LA Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAGeneral activities$10K
Johnny Mac Soldiers FundAshburn, VAGeneral activities$5,000
Natick Service CouncilNatick, MAGeneral activities$5,000
American Friends of MasterworksIrvington, NYGeneral activities$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 4 · Puerto Rico 1 · INTL 1 · New York 2 · Colorado 2 · California 2

About this foundation

Light & Way Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Duxbury, Massachusetts, administered in care of Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Light & Way Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Light & Way Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $249K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Light & Way Foundation give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), Puerto Rico (1 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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