Jack H & William M Light
Jack H & William M Light is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its grant program emphasizes children’s welfare, with particular interest in children’s health, mental health, and education and in organizations whose work has a direct impact principally in Harris County, Texas.
Jack H & William M Light at a glance
In short: Jack H & William M Light gave $670K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $670,000
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,341
- +34.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,553,522
- +5.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack H & William M Light
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 17001-Trust, San Antonio, TX 78217-0001
Phone: (210) 283-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jack H & William M Light
Who Jack H & William M Light funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Springspirit Inc ($65K). Together the top 10 received $326K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 226 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program identifies Harris County, Texas, as its primary geographic interest. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remaining shares went to Colorado (3%), Missouri (2%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack H & William M Light open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 41 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $538K (2020) to $670K (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $670K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springspirit Inc Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Newday Services for Children and Families Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Spring Branch Education Foundation Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| West Houston Young Life Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $31,875 |
| Bo's Place Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Spectrum Linx Foundation Inc Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Young Life - Lonehollow Ranch Vanderpool, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Crested Butte - Gunnison Young Life Crested Butte, CO | Unrestricted | $19,375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,553,522 | $1,382,432 | $854,494 | $670,000 | 41 | $738,647 | $1,266,585 | $696,156 |
| 2024 | $10,023,770 | $1,154,782 | $781,792 | $593,500 | 49 | $659,517 | $1,032,507 | $671,774 |
| 2023 | $9,629,340 | $958,725 | $774,315 | $625,000 | 49 | $683,378 | $867,787 | $609,585 |
| 2022 | $9,439,917 | $987,595 | $833,240 | $656,000 | 47 | $714,833 | $869,186 | $606,521 |
| 2021 | $9,282,642 | $860,045 | $724,527 | $576,000 | 40 | $638,896 | $774,414 | $660,437 |
| 2020 | $9,003,388 | $777,980 | $663,018 | $538,000 | 39 | — | $703,809 | $546,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack H & William M Light reported a distributable amount of $696K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grant program describes its emphasis as the welfare of children “in the broadest sense,” particularly through support for children’s health, mental health, and education. It directs grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.
The 2025 recipients illustrate a range of services. SpringSpirit says it provides youth opportunities through sports, education, and mentoring. Bo’s Place describes its work as grief support and education for adults, children, and families. Spectrum LINX Foundation says it provides social-skills training, resources, and scholarships for people with autism and similar disabilities. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve school-district support, aviation and STEM education, child and family services, and adoption and foster-care assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $670,000 through 41 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $65,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $65,000 to SpringSpirit, $50,000 each to NewDay Services for Children and Families and Spring Branch Education Foundation, and $31,875 to West Houston Young Life. The listed purposes for these awards were unrestricted.
Other 2025 grants included $25,000 each to Bo’s Place and Spectrum LINX Foundation, $20,000 each to Kids’ Meals, Lone Star Flight Museum, and Young Life – Lonehollow Ranch, and $17,500 to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. The program information says distributions are made semiannually.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Light Lawhon Padon and David Light III as directors.
Jack H & William M Light's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Light III
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Susan Light Lawhon Padon
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Broadway National Bank (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jack H & William M Light
How much does Jack H & William M Light give each year?
Jack H & William M Light gave $670K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $594K across 49 grants.
What is Jack H & William M Light's typical grant size?
Jack H & William M Light's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,341, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack H & William M Light that year got $13K on average.
Where does Jack H & William M Light give grants?
Jack H & William M Light gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (26 grants) and San Antonio, TX (4 grants).
Does Jack H & William M Light give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack H & William M Light's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack H & William M Light's largest grantees?
Jack H & William M Light's largest 2025 grantees include Springspirit Inc ($65,000), Newday Services for Children and Families ($50,000) and Spring Branch Education Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack H & William M Light?
Jack H & William M Light reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $739K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $696K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack H & William M Light fund?
The grant program describes its emphasis as the welfare of children “in the broadest sense,” particularly through support for children’s health, mental health, and education. It directs grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack H & William M Light?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack H & William M Light's EIN?
Jack H & William M Light's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2874941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jack H & William M Light accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Jack H & William M Light funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jack-h-and-william-m-light-morg_52112b78dfea4865b4861fcee5a1ebe4
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