The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 75-2555622 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$471K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | Dallas, TX | Technology Needs fund | $30,000 |
| Judis House | Aurora, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | Argyle, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Valley Zoological Society Chartered May 1968 | Brownsville, TX | Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco project | $25,000 |
| Dallas Casa | Dallas, TX | Volunteer training program | $20,000 |
| Dallas Pets Alive | Dallas, TX | Dogs Matter fund | $20,000 |
| Genesis Womens Shelter & Support | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Metro Crisis Services Inc | Denver, CO | Caring Connect fund | $20,000 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Resource Center of Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Health and Wellness Programs | $20,000 |
| Amys Friends | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Collin County | Mckinney, TX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Dallas | Dallas, TX | WHO Program | $15,000 |
| Mosaic Family Services Inc | Dallas, TX | Counseling Program | $15,000 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | Van, TX | Cabin Remodel Project | $15,000 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | Van, TX | Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psycholo | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Transition Resource Action Center | Dallas, TX | Care Kits Program | $15,000 |
| Health Services of North Texas Inc | Denton, TX | for the purchase of Two new refrigerators for vaccine storage and six wifi-enabled data loggers | $10,389 |
| Ascend Dallas | Dallas, TX | Nurse Family Partnership fund | $10,000 |
| Brain Injury Network of Dallas | Plano, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | Mental Health Services at the Rees-Jones Center for Foster care excellence | $10,000 |
| Health Services of North Texas Inc | Denton, TX | for Supporting medical visits for uninsured children | $10,000 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | Rockwall, TX | Pet for a Vet 2025 Campaign | $10,000 |
| Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Beat The Heat Project | $10,000 |
| Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas | Dallas, TX | Teens Can Survive Program | $10,000 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | Tyler, TX | After School and Summer Camp Scholarship fund | $8,000 |
| Well Community | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | Plano, TX | Solar Car Trailer Wrap fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $470,889 | 30 |
| 2024 | $426,400 | 33 |
| 2023 | $455,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104838
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2555622
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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