The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 75-2555622
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc has awarded 334 grants totaling $4,690,984 to organizations in Texas, District of Columbia and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $750 to $50,000, with a median award of $15,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,690,984
Total Assets
$12,193,534
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
66
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-33%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 24%
16 of 66 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Texas
79% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (54%), Plano (14%), Tyler (9%).
Funding Trajectory
-22%
Declining funding trend with 22% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (46%). 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 The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amys Friends | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ascend Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Nurse-family Partnership Program | 2024 |
| Association Of Small Foundations | $900 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Camille Players Inc | $10,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | The Behavioral Health Integration And Guidance Initiative | 2024 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Mental Health Services At The Rees-jones Center For Foster Care Excellence | 2024 |
| Dallas Casa | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Court-appointed Volunteers Program | 2024 |
| Genesis Womens Shelter & Support | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Healing Hands Ministries Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pediatric Mobile Clinic | 2024 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $10,000 | Denton, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Judis House | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Initiative | 2024 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology And Infrastructure Fund | 2024 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater Dallas | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Pediatric Cancer Research Projects | 2024 |
| Mosaic Family Services Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $25,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $15,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Enhanced Training And Education: The Thinking Outside The Box Workshop | 2024 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Improved Service Dog Preparedness Via Enrichment/sensory Yard Equipment | 2024 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Hiv Dental Health Program | 2024 |
| Rise Adventures Inc | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | $10,000 | Van, TX, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $5,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $25,000 | Plano, TX, US | Summer Intern Program | 2024 |
| Spca Of Texas | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Teens Can Survive Program | 2024 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | After School And Summer Camps Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | After-school And/or Summer Camps Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Well Community | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Amys Friends | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ascend Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Nurse-family Partnership Program | 2024 |
| Association Of Small Foundations | $900 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Camille Players Inc | $10,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | The Behavioral Health Integration And Guidance Initiative | 2024 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Mental Health Services At The Rees-jones Center For Foster Care Excellence | 2024 |
| Dallas Casa | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Court-appointed Volunteers Program | 2024 |
| Genesis Womens Shelter & Support | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Healing Hands Ministries Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pediatric Mobile Clinic | 2024 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $10,000 | Denton, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Judis House | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Initiative | 2024 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology And Infrastructure Fund | 2024 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater Dallas | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Pediatric Cancer Research Projects | 2024 |
| Mosaic Family Services Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $25,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $15,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Enhanced Training And Education: The Thinking Outside The Box Workshop | 2024 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Improved Service Dog Preparedness Via Enrichment/sensory Yard Equipment | 2024 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Hiv Dental Health Program | 2024 |
| Rise Adventures Inc | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | $10,000 | Van, TX, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $5,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $25,000 | Plano, TX, US | Summer Intern Program | 2024 |
| Spca Of Texas | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Teens Can Survive Program | 2024 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | After School And Summer Camps Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | After-school And/or Summer Camps Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Well Community | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| After-school All-stars | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Disd/spence Middle School After School Programming | 2023 |
| Aids Interfaith Network Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Daire Meals Program | 2023 |
| Association Of Small Foundations Dba Exponent Phil | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $15,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Camille Players Inc | $25,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | The Behavioral Health Integration And Guidance | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Mental Health Services At The Rees-jones Center For Foster Care Excellence | 2023 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Stem Programing For Rory Myers Children's Adventure Garden | 2023 |
| Dallas Casa | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Volunteer Training | 2023 |
| Dogs Matter | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Family Gateway Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Mobile Crisis Response Team | 2023 |
| Fountain Valley School Of Colorado | $15,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | To Purchase Telescopes, Sound And Lighting Board And For The Robotics Program | 2023 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $8,000 | Denton, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Judis House | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $11,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Fund | 2023 |
| Metro Crisis Services Inc | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2023 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $15,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $3,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Onesight | $5,000 | Mason, OH, US | Mobile Vision Clinic Operations In North Texas | 2023 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Behavioral Health Program | 2023 |
| Rise Adventures Inc | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | New Dock System | 2023 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | $15,000 | Van, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $25,000 | Plano, TX, US | Intern Program | 2023 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $7,000 | Plano, TX, US | Solar Car Challenge Trailer | 2023 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Partnerships For Accessible Counseling And Training Program | 2023 |
| Valley Zoological Society Chartered May 1968 | $25,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Well Community | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Women In Need Of Generous Support | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Nurse-family Partnership | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Gaylord Reservoir Accessibility Project | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| After-school All-stars | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Disd/spence Middle School After School Programming | 2023 |
| Aids Interfaith Network Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Daire Meals Program | 2023 |
| Association Of Small Foundations Dba Exponent Phil | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $15,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Camille Players Inc | $25,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | The Behavioral Health Integration And Guidance | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Mental Health Services At The Rees-jones Center For Foster Care Excellence | 2023 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Stem Programing For Rory Myers Children's Adventure Garden | 2023 |
| Dallas Casa | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Volunteer Training | 2023 |
| Dogs Matter | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Family Gateway Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Mobile Crisis Response Team | 2023 |
| Fountain Valley School Of Colorado | $15,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | To Purchase Telescopes, Sound And Lighting Board And For The Robotics Program | 2023 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $8,000 | Denton, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Judis House | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $11,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Fund | 2023 |
| Metro Crisis Services Inc | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2023 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $15,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $3,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Onesight | $5,000 | Mason, OH, US | Mobile Vision Clinic Operations In North Texas | 2023 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Behavioral Health Program | 2023 |
| Rise Adventures Inc | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | New Dock System | 2023 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | $15,000 | Van, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $25,000 | Plano, TX, US | Intern Program | 2023 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $7,000 | Plano, TX, US | Solar Car Challenge Trailer | 2023 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Partnerships For Accessible Counseling And Training Program | 2023 |
| Valley Zoological Society Chartered May 1968 | $25,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Well Community | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Women In Need Of Generous Support | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Nurse-family Partnership | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Gaylord Reservoir Accessibility Project | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Aids Interfaith Network Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Meals And Daire Wellness Center | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross - Dallas Forth Worth M | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Disaster Relief Fund | 2022 |
| Association Of Small Foundations Dba Exponent Phil | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dallas Casa | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Advocate Training Program | 2022 |
| Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Serving Our Seniors Program | 2022 |
| Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Assisted Technology Lab | 2022 |
| Essilor Vision Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Kids Vision For Life | 2022 |
| Family Compass | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Connecting Children And Fathers Project | 2022 |
| Fountain Valley School Of Colorado | $25,320 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | Equipment For Student-run Broadcasting Program | 2022 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $8,000 | Denton, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hope Supply Co | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Judis House | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $11,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Fund | 2022 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater Dallas | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Metro Crisis Services Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | The Hospital Follow Up Program | 2022 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Pediatric, Adolescent And Young Adult Research Project To Benefit The Neurofibromatosis Patient Population | 2022 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $20,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $15,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Replace Turf In Play Yards | 2022 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Dental Program | 2022 |
| Rise Adventures Inc | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Sports Equipment Fund | 2022 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $5,000 | Plano, TX, US | Challenge Fund | 2022 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $2,250 | Plano, TX, US | Science And Teachers Association Of Tx Convention Display Space Fund | 2022 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $20,000 | Plano, TX, US | Summer Intern Program | 2022 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $10,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Mentoring Alliance After School And/or Mentoring Alliance Summer Camp | 2022 |
| United To Learn | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Well Community | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Women In Need Of Generous Support | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Nurse-family Partnership Program | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $20,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Aids Interfaith Network Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Meals And Daire Wellness Center | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross - Dallas Forth Worth M | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Disaster Relief Fund | 2022 |
| Association Of Small Foundations Dba Exponent Phil | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dallas Casa | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Advocate Training Program | 2022 |
| Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Serving Our Seniors Program | 2022 |
| Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Assisted Technology Lab | 2022 |
| Essilor Vision Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Kids Vision For Life | 2022 |
| Family Compass | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Connecting Children And Fathers Project | 2022 |
| Fountain Valley School Of Colorado | $25,320 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | Equipment For Student-run Broadcasting Program | 2022 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $8,000 | Denton, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hope Supply Co | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Judis House | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $11,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Fund | 2022 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater Dallas | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Metro Crisis Services Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | The Hospital Follow Up Program | 2022 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Pediatric, Adolescent And Young Adult Research Project To Benefit The Neurofibromatosis Patient Population | 2022 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $20,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $15,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $5,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | Replace Turf In Play Yards | 2022 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Dental Program | 2022 |
| Rise Adventures Inc | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Sports Equipment Fund | 2022 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $5,000 | Plano, TX, US | Challenge Fund | 2022 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $2,250 | Plano, TX, US | Science And Teachers Association Of Tx Convention Display Space Fund | 2022 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $20,000 | Plano, TX, US | Summer Intern Program | 2022 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $10,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Mentoring Alliance After School And/or Mentoring Alliance Summer Camp | 2022 |
| United To Learn | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Well Community | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Women In Need Of Generous Support | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Nurse-family Partnership Program | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $20,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Aids Interfaith Network Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American National Red Cross - Dallas Forth Worth M | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | North Texas Region - Disaster Relief Fund | 2021 |
| Association Of Small Foundations Dba Exponent Phil | $750 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Camille Players Inc | $15,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $8,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Purchases For The Children's Pediatric | 2021 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Dallas Casa | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Envision Dallas Lighthouse Foundation | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Serving Our Seniors Program In Texas | 2021 |
| Envision Dallas Lighthouse Foundation | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Assistive Technology Training Program In Texas | 2021 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $8,770 | Denton, TX, US | Purchase Medical And Information Technology Equipm | 2021 |
| International School Of Denver Inc | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Rise: Building For A World-class Experience Capita | 2021 |
| Judis House | $25,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Initiative | 2021 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Mip Direct Deposit Module And Related Expenses | 2021 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater Dallas | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Metro Crisis Services Inc | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Polymer-based 3d Mimic Study And The Parallel Poly | 2021 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $20,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $15,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Youth And Family Services | 2021 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | $10,000 | Van, TX, US | Bridge The Gap | 2021 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | $10,000 | Van, TX, US | Scholarship Gift Program | 2021 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $5,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $12,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $20,000 | Plano, TX, US | Summer Intern Program | 2021 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Day Surgery Renovation Project | 2021 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pact Program | 2021 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $10,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Rose City Summer Camps | 2021 |
| Well Community | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Womens Symphony League Inc | $25,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Children's Programming And Music Education | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $10,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $10,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Scholarships Program | 2021 |
| Aids Interfaith Network Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Meals/daire Center Wellness Program | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Alliance Of Northeast Texas Inc | $10,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| American National Red Cross | $10,000 | Boone, IA, US | Red Cross-north Texas Chapter | 2020 |
| Bonton Enterprises | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Purchase Kitchen Equipment | 2020 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $15,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Camille Players Inc | $40,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General Repairs And Enhancements To The Overall Structure Of The Theater | 2020 |
| Catch Up & Read Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Curriculum And Student Technology Initiative | 2020 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Children's Covid Response Program | 2020 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Telemental Health Program In The Rees-jones Foster Care Center | 2020 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden | 2020 |
| Dallas Casa | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Volunteer Recruitment And Training Program | 2020 |
| Foundation For The Callier Center And Communicatio | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Purchase Augmentative And Alternative Communication Devices | 2020 |
| Fountain Valley School Of Colorado | $20,294 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | Technology Fund: Document Camera, Interactive Whiteboards, Touchscreen Chromebook, Firewall, Access Point, Isp | 2020 |
| Frontiers Of Flight Museum Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Youth Stem Initiative: Virtual Learning Program | 2020 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $7,768 | Denton, TX, US | To Purchase Audiometer Equipment | 2020 |
| Hope Supply Co | $8,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Judis House | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| June Shelton School And Evaluation Center | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Campaign Initiative | 2020 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Technology Department | 2020 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater Dallas | $26,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Metro Crisis Services Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $25,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $30,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Community Programs Covid-19 Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Hiv Prevention Programming | 2020 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | Challenge Fund | 2020 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $25,000 | Plano, TX, US | Summer Intern Program | 2020 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pact Program | 2020 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $10,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Summer Camp Program | 2020 |
| University Of Texas Foundation | $17,000 | Austin, TX, US | Tourniquet Kits For Ut Tyler Campus | 2020 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Texas | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Meals On Wheels Program | 2020 |
| Well Community | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ymca Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | Camp Chief Ouray Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Alliance Of Northeast Texas Inc | $15,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $18,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Brook Hill School Inc | $50,000 | Bullard, TX, US | Spirit Shop/business Lab Project | 2018 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical | $12,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Science Education Program | 2018 |
| Essilor Vision Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Kids Vision For Life Program | 2018 |
| Fountain Valley School Of Colorado | $15,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | Media Broadcasting Program | 2018 |
| Galaxy Counseling Center | $20,000 | Garland, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $6,637 | Denton, TX, US | To Purchase Two Vitals Carts | 2018 |
| Hope Supply Co | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Infant And Toddler Distribution Program | 2018 |
| International School Of Denver Inc | $13,500 | Denver, CO, US | Project Based Learning Training And Project Slice Program | 2018 |
| Judis House | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| June Shelton School And Evaluation Center | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology Project | 2018 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater Dallas | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Metro Crisis Services Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Circulating Tumor Dna Detection Feasibility Study Fund | 2018 |
| New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy | $25,000 | Argyle, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Rise Adventures Inc | $20,000 | Irving, TX, US | Connect-a-dock Boat Dock System Project | 2018 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Smith County Childrens Services | $20,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Tbri Program | 2018 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $5,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $25,000 | Plano, TX, US | Summer Intern Program | 2018 |
| The Center For Integrative Counseling And Psycholo | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pact Program | 2018 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | $10,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Rose City Summer Camps Program | 2018 |
| Valley Zoological Society Chartered May 1968 | $25,000 | Brownsville, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Well Community | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Our Daily Bread Program | 2018 |
| Women In Need Of Generous Support | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Nurse-family Partnership Program | 2018 |
| American Foundation For The Blind Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Dallas Center On Vision Loss Program | 2017 |
| Brain Injury Network Of Dallas | $5,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Brook Hill School Inc | $50,000 | Bullard, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | School-based Telehealth Program | 2017 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Trinity Valle | $9,600 | Athens, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Dallas Casa | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Family Place Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Early Childhood Education Program | 2017 |
| Frontiers Of Flight Museum Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Security System And/or Auditorium Sound System Project | 2017 |
| Health Services Of North Texas Inc | $5,225 | Denton, TX, US | Medical Equipment Fund | 2017 |
| International School Of Denver Inc | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Isdenver Priorities Fund | 2017 |
| International School Of Denver Inc | $18,000 | Denver, CO, US | Middle Years Program | 2017 |
| June Shelton School And Evaluation Center | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Junior League Of Tyler Inc | $10,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Girl Power Program | 2017 |
| Kids Vision For Life Dallas | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Maintenance And Repair Of The Mobile Clinic Project | 2017 |
| Legacy Counseling Center Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Technology/emr Project | 2017 |
| Life Message Inc | $10,000 | Rowlett, TX, US | Feed The Need Program | 2017 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater Dallas | $35,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Research Initiative | 2017 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art Of The United Stat | $15,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Our Friends Place | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Pastoral Counseling And Education Center | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Client Assistance Program | 2017 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | $15,000 | Rockwall, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Rainbow Days Inc | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Project Hope | 2017 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas Inc | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Hiv Dental Program | 2017 |
| Smith County Champions For Children Inc | $8,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Smith County Childrens Services | $18,000 | Tyler, TX, US | In-home Services And Progress Note Preparation Program | 2017 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $25,000 | Plano, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Solar Car Challenge Foundation | $7,500 | Plano, TX, US | Challenge Grant Initiative | 2017 |
| Texprotects-the Texas Association For The Protecti | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | East Texas Tornado Relief Fund | 2017 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Bend Inc | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Disaster Relief Fund | 2017 |
| Veterans Coalition Of North Central Texas | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Well Community | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Our Daily Bread Program | 2017 |
| Womens Symphony League Inc | $10,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Link Up Program | 2017 |
| Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation In | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Robert E. Lee Elementary Project Refresh | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 75-2555622 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir, Trustee, Sec, Treas, Pres | Charles Derek Adleta |
|---|---|
| Dir, Trustee, Treas | Kristin Lightner |
| Trustee, Pres, Vp | Larry F Lightner |
| Trustee | Robin H Lightner |
| Dir, Trustee, Vp | Sue B Lightner |
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