Lightsey Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 56-6579654 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
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
85% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparhawk Academy | Millis, MA | Gift | $15,000 |
| Saint Mary's Parish Shrine | Barnesville, MD | Gift | $7,500 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Gift | $5,000 |
| Barnesville Baptist Church | Barnesville, MD | Gift | $2,500 |
| Gaithersburg Community Soup Kitchen | Washington Grove, MD | Gift | $2,500 |
| Ear Community Inc | Broomfield, CO | Gift | $2,500 |
| St Gabriel Project of Montgomery Co | Rockville, MD | Gift | $2,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $35,900 | 6 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102270
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6579654
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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