Lighten Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8069108
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Lighten Family Foundation has awarded 141 grants totaling $2,606,980 to organizations in New York, Tennessee and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $400 to $250,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 11 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
61% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New Rochelle (40%), New York (31%), Mt Vernon (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 84% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lighten Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Zeta Boule Foundation | $3,800 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Rochelle Inc | $10,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $7,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Divine Favor & Fellowship Ministries | $12,000 | Moscow, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $16,900 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | $1,500 | Uniondale, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New Rochelle Basketball Association Inc | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Reach Academy Learning Center | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Yale University | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | The Peter Salovey Yale Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep | $3,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $6,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| City Of New Rochelle - Youth Bureau | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Divine Favor & Fellowship Ministries | $8,000 | Moscow, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Fellas College Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | College Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $16,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Woodbury, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep | $3,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $6,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| City Of New Rochelle - Youth Bureau | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Divine Favor & Fellowship Ministries | $8,000 | Moscow, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Fellas College Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | College Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $16,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Woodbury, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Rochelle Inc | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| City Of New Rochelle - Youth Bureau | $1,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Divine Favor & Fellowship Ministries | $2,500 | Moscow, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $17,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $2,550 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Rochelle Inc | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| City Of New Rochelle - Youth Bureau | $1,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Divine Favor & Fellowship Ministries | $2,500 | Moscow, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $17,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $2,550 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Rochelle Inc | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| City Of New Rochelle - Youth Bureau | $1,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Divine Favor & Fellowship Ministries | $2,500 | Moscow, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $17,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $2,550 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Black Enterprise Bridge Foundation For The Advance | $1,000 | Millwood, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $4,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Divine Favor & Fellowship Ministries | $1,000 | Moscow, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center For Music Inc | $2,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $14,600 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Howard University | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | $500 | Woodbury, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Metro-manhattan Community Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $26,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | $500 | Manhattan Bch, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Yale University | $120,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Lighten Scholarship Fund At Yale For 1st Generation Urban Youth | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Rochelle Inc | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Divine Favor & Fellowship Ministries | $3,000 | Moscow, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Family Services Of Westchester Inc | $2,000 | Purchase, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Fellas College Scholarship Fund | $500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Foundation Of Westchester Clubmen Inc | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $25,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial Inc | $1,000 | Yonkers, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Woodbury, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Naacp Foundation | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | $500 | Manhattan Bch, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Yale University | $250,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Janifer And William Lighten New Residential College Theater Project | 2020 |
| Yale University | $60,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Lighten Scholarship Fund At Yale For 1st Generation Urban Youth | 2020 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $4,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| City Of New Rochelle - Youth Bureau | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Fellas College Scholarship Fund | $400 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Foundation Of Westchester Clubmen Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $25,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| New Rochelle Basketball Association Inc | $1,000 | White Plains, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| New Rochelle Fund For Educational Excellence Inc | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $16,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust Inc | $1,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Yale University | $250,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Janifer And William Lighten New Residential College Theater Project | 2018 |
| Yale University | $60,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Lighten Scholarship Fund At Yale For 1st Generation Urban Youth | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Rochelle Inc | $10,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Rochelle Inc | $5,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Janifer Lighten Teen Learning Center | 2017 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $4,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| City Of New Rochelle - Youth Bureau | $1,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Fellas College Scholarship Fund | $500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Foundation Of Westchester Clubmen Inc | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $13,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Intersections International Initiative Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Metro-manhattan Community Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| New Rochelle Basketball Association Inc | $1,000 | White Plains, NY, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $4,780 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $16,250 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Stone Trust Corporation | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | 2017 |
| The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Yale University | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale President's Fund | 2017 |
| Yale University | $250,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Janifer And William Lighten New Residential College Theater | 2017 |
| Atlanta Technical College Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of New Rochelle Inc | $5,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Janifer Lynn Lighten Leadership Award Program | 2016 |
| Center Chapel Missionary Baptist Church | $9,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| City Of New Rochelle - Youth Bureau | $700 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Fellas College Scholarship Fund | $400 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Grace Baptist Church | $90,000 | Mt Vernon, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Hoops4life Inc | $1,000 | Waterbury, CT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Intersections International Initiative Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Women's Anointed Ministry Program | 2016 |
| Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Metro-manhattan Community Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mount Vernon Mb Church | $500 | Rossville, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | Police Reform Initiative | 2016 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation Inc | $13,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| New York Theological Seminary | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Stone Trust Corporation | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | 2016 |
| The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Yale University | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale President's Fund | 2016 |
| Yale University | $250,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Janifer And William Lighten New Residential College Theater | 2016 |
| Yale University | $2,500 | New Haven, CT, US | 30th Yale Reunion Campaign | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8069108 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lighten Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vp | Adrienne J Lighten |
|---|---|
| Vp | Alexis N Lighten |
| Vp | Christopher W Lighten |
| Vp | Michael D Lighten |
| Pres, Dir, Sec | William E Lighten |
Forms 990-PF
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