Lightner Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$362K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
20
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Lightner Museum?
Lightner Museum is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by L John & Deborah Arbizzani ($150K), Benjamin and Jean Troemel ($62K), The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $362K in grants to Lightner Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| L John & Deborah Arbizzani | $150,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Benjamin and Jean Troemel | $61,540 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc | $60,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| St Augustine Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corp Inc | $12,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation | $6,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Florida Humanities Council Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Harold E Hirsch Foundation of FL | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Little Oak Foundation | $76 | 1 | 2025 |
| Frederick & Greta Smiley | $28 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $196K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $23K.
What grants has Lightner Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Benjamin and Jean Troemel | CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS | $10,540 |
| 2025 | Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust | LIGHTNER LEARNING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Harold E Hirsch Foundation of FL | TO BENEFIT THE ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Little Oak Foundation | To enrich lives and inspire curiosity by offering an immersive experience of art, architecture, history, and design, particularly focusing on the Gilded Age. | $76 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc | TO SUPPORT TWO OF EIGHT EXHIBITIONS DURING THE MUSEUM'S 2025-2026 CALENDAR. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Benjamin and Jean Troemel | CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS | $13,000 |
| 2023 | Benjamin and Jean Troemel | CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS | $14,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc | TO SUPPORT EXHIBITIONS AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIGHTNER MUSEUM | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Benjamin and Jean Troemel | CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS | $14,000 |
| 2022 | Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY YOUTH AND FAMILIES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Frederick & Greta Smiley | GENERAL USE | $28 |
| 2021 | L John & Deborah Arbizzani | SUPPORT FOR MUSEUMS NOT FOR PROFIT O | $150,000 |
| 2021 | St Augustine Foundation Inc | Grant for the study and promotion of the history and restoration of St. Augustine. | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Benjamin and Jean Troemel | CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc | TO FUND TWO VISUAL ART EXHIBITS FEATURING REGIONAL ARTISTS HIGHLIGHTING ASPECTS OF ST. AUGUSTINE'S HISTORY | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2020 | St Augustine Foundation Inc | Restoration of historic St. Augustine buildings. | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corp Inc | SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE TOURISM TO FLORIDA | $12,000 |
| 2019 | Florida Humanities Council Inc | LETURE SERIES: CREATIVE ST AUGUSTINE | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lightner Museum?
Lightner Museum is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by L John & Deborah Arbizzani ($150K), Benjamin and Jean Troemel ($62K), The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $362K in grants to Lightner Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Lightner Museum's largest funder?
L John & Deborah Arbizzani is the largest recorded funder of Lightner Museum, with $150K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has Lightner Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $362K in grants to Lightner Museum across 20 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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