Private foundation · EIN 74-2874941 · San Antonio, Texas · Human services

Jack H and William M Light Charitable Tr

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: 41 grants paid, $670K total, median $15K. 93% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$670K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Springspirit IncHouston, TXUnrestricted$65K
Newday Services for Children and FamiliesFort Worth, TXUnrestricted$50K
Spring Branch Education FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted$50K
West Houston Young LifeHouston, TXUnrestricted$32K
Bo's PlaceHouston, TXUnrestricted$25K
Spectrum Linx Foundation IncHouston, TXUnrestricted$25K
Kids' Meals IncHouston, TXUnrestricted$20K
Lone Star Flight MuseumHouston, TXUnrestricted$20K
Young Life - Lonehollow RanchVanderpool, TXUnrestricted$20K
Crested Butte - Gunnison Young LifeCrested Butte, COUnrestricted$19K
Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TXUnrestricted$18K
CASA de Esperanza de Los NinosHouston, TXUnrestricted$17K
Amazing PlaceHouston, TXUnrestricted$15K
Belong Bakery Dba Belong Kitchen HtxHouston, TXUnrestricted$15K
BridgeyearSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$15K
Camp for AllHouston, TXUnrestricted$15K
Covenant House TexasHouston, TXUnrestricted$15K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOUnrestricted$15K
Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TXUnrestricted$15K
Mind Depression and Bipolar SupportChicago, ILUnrestricted$15K
Serenity Retreat for Healing and Spiritual RenewalHouston, TXUnrestricted$15K
Memorial High School Booster Club IncHouston, TXUnrestricted$12K
Bear Be a Resource for Cps KidsSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$10K
Brenda and John H Duncan Rise SchoolHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Bynum SchoolMidland, TXUnrestricted$10K
Camp Allen Conference and Retreat CenterNavasota, TXUnrestricted$10K
Christian Community Service CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Communities in Schools of HoustonHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Depelchin Children's CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and LouisianaWest Lake Hills, TXUnrestricted$10K
Nehemiah Center IncHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Neuhaus Education CenterBellaire, TXUnrestricted$10K
The Women's HomeHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
The Workfaith ConnectionHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Tirr FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Houston Stutter Social for KidsSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$7,500
Gladney Center for AdoptionAustin, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Louise Batz Patient Safety FoundationSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Steel Magnolia MomsHouston, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Texas Childrens Hospital - Huber Neurodiscovery CoHouston, TXUnrestricted$5,000
The Periwinkle FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Texas 38 · Colorado 1 · Missouri 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Jack H and William M Light Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Broadway Natl Bank Trust Dep, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Jack H and William M Light Charitable Tr 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 Jack H and William M Light Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $670K across 41 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Jack H and William M Light Charitable Tr give?

Texas (38 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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