Light & Way Foundation
Light & Way Foundation is a private foundation based in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It reported making 13 grants totaling $248,890 in filing year 2025.
Light & Way Foundation at a glance
In short: Light & Way Foundation gave $249K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $248,890
- +193.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +225.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,145
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,456,577
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Light & Way Foundation
- 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 Ab, Duxbury, MA 02331
Phone: (617) 439-2135
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Light & Way Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was LOVE4SATOS Animal Rescue ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (32%), Puerto Rico (20%), New York (10%), and Colorado (8%); it also reports a 20% share for an unspecified state. The listed grants include recipients in California and Virginia as well.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Light & Way Foundation gives
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2024) to $249K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LOVE4SATOS Animal Rescue Guaynabo, PR | General Activities | $50,000 |
| LOVE4SATOS Animal Rescue | General Activities | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Partridge Academy in Du Duxbury, MA | General Activities | $25,000 |
| Natick Service Council Natick, MA | General Activities | $25,000 |
| Various Other Charities Various, MA | General Activities | $23,890 |
| New Hour for Women and Children Brentwood, NY | General Activities | $20,000 |
| Center for Healthy Aging Fort Collins, CO | General Activities | $10,000 |
| Center for Healthy Aging Fort Collins, CO | General Activities | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Pasadena, CA | General Activities | $10,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General Activities | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,456,577 | $328,204 | $254,640 | $248,890 | 13 | $248,890 | $292,397 | — |
| 2024 | $3,021,541 | $3,106,430 | $84,889 | $84,889 | 4 | $84,889 | $1,430 | $74,385 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Love4Satos Animal Rescue says its mission is to provide treatment and find homes for stranded animals; Natick Service Council says it provides assistance and guidance to individuals in need; and Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund says it helps soldiers and their families with financial assistance for education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $248,890. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Listed awards included $50,000 to Love4Satos Animal Rescue in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; $25,000 to Trustees of Partridge Academy in Duxbury, Massachusetts; $25,000 and $5,000 to Natick Service Council in Natick, Massachusetts; $20,000 to New Hour for Women and Children in Brentwood, New York; and $10,000 each to Center for Healthy Aging in Fort Collins, Colorado, Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, California, and LA Regional Food Bank in Los Angeles, California. The filing also lists a $5,000 grant to Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund in Ashburn, Virginia. American Friends of Masterworks says it received $5,000 in 2025; the organization describes its work as supporting domestic programs, lectures, and exhibitions to educate the public about art education and Bermuda’s scenery and terrain.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Hines, Debra Hines, and Jeffrey Roberts Co NMF LLP as trustees.
Light & Way Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hines
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Debra Hines
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Roberts CO NMF LLP
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Light & Way Foundation
How much does Light & Way Foundation give each year?
Light & Way Foundation gave $249K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 4 grants.
What is Light & Way Foundation's typical grant size?
Light & Way Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,145, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Light & Way Foundation give grants?
Light & Way Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Puerto Rico (20%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Natick, MA (2 grants) and Fort Collins, CO (2 grants).
Does Light & Way Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Light & Way Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Light & Way Foundation's largest grantees?
Light & Way Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include LOVE4SATOS Animal Rescue ($100,000 across 2 grants), Natick Service Council ($30,000 across 2 grants) and Trustees of Partridge Academy in Du ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Light & Way Foundation?
Light & Way Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $328K.
What does Light & Way Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Light & Way Foundation?
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 Light & Way Foundation's EIN?
Light & Way Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1603378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Light & Way Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Light & Way Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/light-and-way-foundation-morg_5222d77289764b2687af86c6a014af46
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