Jack H & William M Light Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 74-2874941 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$670K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$14.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $17,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springspirit Inc | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Newday Services for Children and Families | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Spring Branch Education Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| West Houston Young Life | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $31,875 |
| Bo's Place | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Spectrum Linx Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Young Life - Lonehollow Ranch | Vanderpool, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Crested Butte - Gunnison Young Life | Crested Butte, CO | Unrestricted | $19,375 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $16,875 |
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Belong Bakery Dba Belong Kitchen Htx | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bridgeyear | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Camp for All | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pathways for Little Feet | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mind Depression and Bipolar Support | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Serenity Retreat for Healing and Spiritual Renewal | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Memorial High School Booster Club Inc | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $11,875 |
| Bear Be a Resource for Cps Kids | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brenda and John H Duncan Rise School | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bynum School | Midland, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Camp Allen Conference and Retreat Center | Navasota, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana | West Lake Hills, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nehemiah Center Inc | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | Bellaire, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Women's Home | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Workfaith Connection | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tirr Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Stutter Social for Kids | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Louise Batz Patient Safety Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Steel Magnolia Moms | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital - Huber Neurodiscovery Co | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Periwinkle Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,000 | 41 |
| 2024 | $593,500 | 49 |
| 2023 | $625,000 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104750
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2874941
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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