Lightsey Family Charitable Trust
Private foundation · Greenville, SC · EIN 56-6579654 · reported 2023–2025
24grants reported
$2,500median award
$1,000lower quartile
$900smallest grant
$106Ktotal paid
8states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 4 of its 24 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $21K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sparhawk Academy Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | Millis, MA | $15,000 |
| The Friends of Ponce Library Gift made on behalf of Glenn & Jeannie Lightsey | Atlanta, GA | $15,000 |
| St James' Espicopal Church Leesburg Designated to fund the Children's Formation Minister Position | Leesburg, VA | $10,000 |
| The Carter Center Designated for the Ambassador's Circle | Atlanta, GA | $10,000 |
| Saint Mary's Parish Shrine Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | Barnesville, MD | $7,500 |
| The Path Foundation Gift made on behalf of Glenn & Jeannie Lightsey | Atlanta, GA | $5,143 |
| University of South Carolina Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | Columbia, SC | $5,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center Counseling Services | Boston, MA | $5,000 |
| Princeton Class of 1978 Gift made on behalf of Harry & Mercy Lightsey | Bowdoinham, ME | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden Gift made on behalf of Glenn & Jeannie Lightsey | Atlanta, GA | $3,622 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Homeless Health Initiative | Philadelphia, PA | $3,000 |
| Barnesville Baptist Church Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz for upkeep needs of the church | Barnesville, MD | $2,500 |
| Gaithersburg Community Soup Kitchen Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | Washington Grove, MD | $2,500 |
| Ear Community INC Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | Broomfield, CO | $2,500 |
| Wumco Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | Poolesville, MD | $2,500 |
| St Gabriel Project of Montgomery CO Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz | Rockville, MD | $2,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Gift made on behalf of Harry Lightsey and Jackie French. | Boston, MA | $2,000 |
| Zoo Atlanta Gift made on behalf of Glenn & Jeannie Lightsey | Atlanta, GA | $1,235 |
| Homeless No More Gift made on behalf of Harry & Mercy Lightsey | Columbia, SC | $1,000 |
| The Cooperative Ministry Gift made on behalf of Harry & Mercy Lightsey | Columbia, SC | $1,000 |
| Fbn Productions Gift on behalf of Harry & Mercy Lightsey | Columbia, SC | $1,000 |
| Keepin' It Real Gift made on behalf of Harry & Mercy Lightsey | Columbia, SC | $1,000 |
| Hammond School Andy Greenberg Tennis Pavilion | Columbia, SC | $1,000 |
| Georgia Aquarium Gift made on behalf of Glenn & Jeannie Lightsey | Atlanta, GA | $900 |
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