Light Foundation Inc
Light Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Denton, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $161,000, with recipients including churches, ministries, educational organizations, and other nonprofits.
Light Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Light Foundation Inc gave $161K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $161,000
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,318
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $858,812
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% 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 Light Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing names LOURAINE WILBORN as the contact and says all appropriate information should be included. It lists no restrictions on awards. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Louraine Wilborn
Mailing address: 1121 Dallas Dr Ste 1, Denton, TX 76205-5100
Phone: (940) 387-3881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Light Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Denton Bible Church ($43K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The filing lists Florida and California at 5% each, and Colorado and Pennsylvania at 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Light Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $99K (2020) to $161K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Bible Church Denton, TX | General | $42,500 |
| Liberty Institute Plano, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Coaches Outreach Dallas, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Coppell, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | General | $7,500 |
| The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Woman to Woman Denton, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Behind Every Door Dallas, TX | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $858,812 | $146,589 | $191,900 | $161,000 | 22 | $161,000 | $115,689 | $166,411 |
| 2024 | $906,126 | $228,566 | $146,400 | $130,500 | 21 | $130,500 | $212,666 | $159,149 |
| 2023 | $832,480 | $390,645 | $158,450 | $142,700 | 22 | $142,700 | $374,895 | $134,860 |
| 2022 | $601,376 | $56,988 | $163,974 | $148,200 | 26 | $148,200 | $41,214 | $140,463 |
| 2021 | $708,363 | $135,308 | $136,478 | $110,500 | 20 | $110,500 | $109,330 | $145,438 |
| 2020 | $711,532 | $-5,285 | $125,623 | $99,000 | 16 | — | $20,228 | $112,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Light Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $166K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Bible Study Fellowship says its mission is to offer global, in-depth Bible classes that produce commitment to Christ, his Word, and his Church. Coaches Outreach says it seeks to impact communities through coaches transformed by biblical truth. Dallas Theological Seminary says it equips servant-leaders for the proclamation of God’s Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide.
Other 2025 recipients describe missions including developing leaders to serve communities around the world (Launch Global), providing funds and assistance for schools and orphanages in Zambia (Kershaw’s Challenge), and offering housing, counseling, and life and work skills training to women seeking to leave the adult sex and entertainment industry (Refuge for Women).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $161,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $42,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Larger awards included $42,500 to Denton Bible Church, $20,000 to Liberty Institute, $15,000 to Bible Study Fellowship, and $10,000 each to Coaches Outreach and Samaritan’s Purse. Other recipients included Campus Crusade for Christ ($7,500); The Navigators, Dallas Theological Seminary, Woman to Woman, Behind Every Door, Christian Faith Ministries, and Paul Tripp Ministries ($5,000 each); Launch Global and Kershaw’s Challenge ($2,500 each); and Refuge for Women ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists LESLIE COLEMAN as president and LOURAINE WILBORN as a director.
Light Foundation Inc is led by Leslie Coleman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie Coleman
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louraine Wilborn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Light Foundation Inc
How much does Light Foundation Inc give each year?
Light Foundation Inc gave $161K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $131K across 21 grants.
What is Light Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Light Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,318, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Light Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Light Foundation Inc give grants?
Light Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants) and Denton, TX (4 grants).
Does Light Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Light Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Light Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Light Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Denton Bible Church ($42,500), Liberty Institute ($20,000) and Bible Study Fellowship ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Light Foundation Inc?
Light Foundation Inc reported $859K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Light Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Bible Study Fellowship says its mission is to offer global, in-depth Bible classes that produce commitment to Christ, his Word, and his Church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Light Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing names LOURAINE WILBORN as the contact and says all appropriate information should be included. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Light Foundation Inc's EIN?
Light Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1052745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Light Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/light-foundation-inc-morg_17d4822b4a0e4a61aac3ad88f9162ac0
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