Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • In Harris County, Texas

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Jack H. & William M. Light Charitable Trust Grant focuses on enhancing the welfare of children, particularly in Harris County, Texas. It provides financial support to 501(C)(3) organizations dedicated to improving children's health, mental health, and education. The trust distributes funds semiannually, aiming to create a significant positive impact in the community by addressing the needs of children comprehensively.

The Jack H. & WM. M. Light Charitable Trust makes distributions on a semiannual basis. The current emphasis is on the welfare of children in the broadest sense, with a primary interest in supporting organizations involved in the health, mental health, and education of children, and having a direct impact principally in Harris County, Texas.

Eligibility

These grants are directed to 501(C)(3) organizations.

What Jack H & William M Light actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
41
Total given
$670K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,000–$65K
  • By dollars: Texas 93%, Colorado 3%, Missouri 2%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Fort Worth, TX.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Springspirit Inc · Houston, TX

    Unrestricted

    $65K

  • Newday Services for Children and Families · Fort Worth, TX

    Unrestricted

    $50K

  • Spring Branch Education Foundation · Houston, TX

    Unrestricted

    $50K

  • West Houston Young Life · Houston, TX

    Unrestricted

    $32K

  • Bo's Place · Houston, TX

    Unrestricted

    $25K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Child welfare
  • Mental health
  • Education

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