Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming
The Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming is a private family foundation established in 1990 and based in Teton Village, Wyoming. The foundation operates with limited staffing and appears to be open to applications from qualified organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$397K
+46.2% YoY
Grant Count
51
+24.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+17.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
Applications should be submitted in writing and must include financial information and proof of tax-exempt status. There is no specified deadline for submissions.
Grant Range
$5,000
Review Cycle
for submissions.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wyoming, Kentucky, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $8,330,838 (as of 2024)
- Total giving: $397,000 (2024)
- Tax-exempt status: Since October 1994
- EIN: 83-0309453
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,330,838 | $8,394,260 | $8,466,234 |
| Revenue | $437,683 | $280,692 | $141,071 |
| Expenses | $482,277 | $333,753 | $457,267 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $454,371 | $320,782 | $431,152 |
| Net Investment Income | $325,777 | $267,721 | $200,109 |
| Distributable Amount | $436,217 | $395,173 | $399,451 |
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
236 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by the following board members and directors:
- Robin H Lightner (Trustee)
- Camille L Brunker (Director)
- Earl Sams Lightner Jr (Director)
- James J Brunker (Director)
- Liz Lightner (Director)
- Isabel Brunker (Director)
All board members serve without compensation for hours worked.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN H LIGHTNER | TRUSTEE | — | $5,000 |
| CAMILLE L BRUNKER | DIRECTOR | — | $5,000 |
| EARL SAMS LIGHTNER JR | DIRECTOR | — | $5,000 |
| JAMES J BRUNKER | DIRECTOR | — | $5,000 |
| LIZ LIGHTNER | DIRECTOR | — | $5,000 |
| ISABEL BRUNKER | DIRECTOR | — | $5,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 429 Teton Village, WY 83025-0429
Telephone: 307-690-5133
Contact Person: Robin Lightner
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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