The Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1998 and located in San Antonio, Texas. The trust was created to fulfill the legacy wishes of two brothers, Jack H. Light and William M. "Bill" Light, who sought to improve the lives of others, particularly children.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$594K
-5.0% YoY
Grant Count
49
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-5.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary emphasis is on the welfare of children through support of health and human services. Grants are directed exclusively to 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on child welfare and related services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000 to $45,000
How to Apply
** The trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Interested organizations should contact the trust directly through Broadway Bank, which manages the foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grants are distributed primarily within Texas, with a concentration of funding to organizations in the Houston and Fort Worth areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $9,629,340
- Total Revenues: $958,725
- Total Expenses: $774,315
- Investment Income and Dividends: $229,960
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $642,399
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $9.6 million
- Total Giving: $625,000
- Number of Grants: 49
Historical Giving Trends:
- 2024: $625,000 across 49 grants
- 2023: $656,000 across 47 grants
- 2022: $576,000 across 40 grants
- 2021: $538,000 across 39 grants
- 2020: $533,000 across 45 grants
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,023,770 | $9,629,340 | $9,439,917 |
| Revenue | $1,154,782 | $958,725 | $987,595 |
| Expenses | $781,792 | $774,315 | $833,240 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $659,517 | $683,378 | $714,833 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,032,507 | $867,787 | $869,186 |
| Distributable Amount | $671,774 | $609,585 | $606,521 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jack H & William M Light
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Light Lawhon Padon | Director | — | — |
| David Light III | Director | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 17001, San Antonio, TX 78217-0001
- Phone: 210-283-6700
- Website: broadway.bank/wealth-management/foundations-grants/foundations-we-manage/jack-h-and-wm-m-light-charitable-trust
- Administrator: Broadway Bank Wealth Management
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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