Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming Inc
Historical FunderTeton Village, Wyoming · EIN 83-0309453 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$398K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBIN LIGHTNER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 429, TETON VILLAGE WY 830250429 |
| Phone | 3077339619 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, INCLUDING FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND PROOF OF EXEMPTION |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Community Foundation | Lander, WY | General charitable support | $42,000 |
| University of Kentucky Markey Cancer | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $35,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Central Kentucky Riding for Hope | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $20,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | General charitable support | $20,000 |
| Fayette Alliance Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association | Teton Village, WY | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research | Memphis, TN | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women | Naples, FL | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| American Safe Climbing Association | Boulder, CO | Gerneral charitable support | $10,000 |
| Breeders Cup Charities Inc | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Brooke USA Inc | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Camille Players Inc | Brownsville, TX | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Hot Springs State | Thermopolis, WY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Leadership Wyoming | Casper, WY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Angels Without Wings Inc | Oxnard, CA | General chartiable support | $5,000 |
| Big Horn Basin Dinosaur | Shell, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Casa of Lexington Inc | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | Cheyenne, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Dollywood Foundation | Sevierville, TN | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hot Springs County Libra | Thermopolis, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Friends of South Pass | South Pass City, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | Teton Village, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Greenhouse 17 Inc | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Hot Springs County Pioneer | Thermopolis, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| International Myeloma Foundation | Studio City, CA | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Lander Pet Connection Inc | Lander, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | Jackson, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| United States Pony Club | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Harrison County Humane Society | Shinnston, WV | General charitable support | $3,000 |
| Masterson Equestrian Trust | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $3,000 |
| African Education Foundation | Kirkland, WA | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Compassion and Choices | Littleton, CO | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Togo Les Amis Du Togo Incorporated | Silver Spring, MD | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Grand Co School District | Moab, UT | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Hot Springs County Senior Citizens | Thermopolis, WY | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Learning Center of Hot Springs | Thermopolis, WY | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Central Wyoming Climbers Alliance | Lander, WY | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Community Entry Services | Riverton, WY | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Integrate Health Inc | Medway, MA | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Peace Sisters Inc | Pasadena, CA | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army National Corp | Casper, WY | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Sky Mind Retreats (Mindfulness) | Moab, UT | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Thermopolis Trout Unlimited | Thermopolis, WY | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Bluegrass Land Conservancy | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $1,000 |
| Lander Presents Inc | Lander, WY | General charitable support | $1,000 |
| Naples Therapeutic Riding Center | Naples, FL | General charitable support | $1,000 |
| Old Friends Inc | Georgetown, KY | General charitable support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $398,000 | 53 |
| 2024 | $397,000 | 51 |
| 2023 | $269,500 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612479349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0309453
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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