Light Shiners Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyAnkeny, Iowa · EIN 99-6100571 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $65,000.
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.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Life Church | Ankeny, IA | General operating | $65,000 |
| Anchored in Truth | Florence, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Book and Vie Journey | Florence, AL | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349101301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-6100571
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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