Solar Car Challenge Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$390K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Solar Car Challenge Foundation?
Solar Car Challenge Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc ($186K), Caraway Family Foundation ($91K), Mightycause Charitable Foundation ($53K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $390K in grants to Solar Car Challenge Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | $186,250 | 13 | 2019–2025 |
| Caraway Family Foundation | $90,920 | 6 | 2021–2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $52,600 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Motorola Solutions Foundation | $25,650 | 1 | 2019 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | $23,400 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ralph B Rogers Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Northrop Grumman Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $2,425 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2025) to $81K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
What grants has Solar Car Challenge Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $23,400 |
| 2025 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Solar Car Trailer Wrap fund | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Summer Intern Program | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Caraway Family Foundation | Solar Car Challenge Fund | $21,670 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $6,287 |
| 2024 | Ralph B Rogers Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Northrop Grumman Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS & MATCHING GIFTS. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Caraway Family Foundation | Texas Star Alliance Engagement | $32,000 |
| 2023 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Intern Program | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $16,850 |
| 2023 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Solar Car Challenge Trailer | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $29,463 |
| 2022 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Summer Intern Program | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Caraway Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Caraway Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Challenge fund | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Science and Teachers Association of TX convention display space fund | $2,250 |
| 2022 | Caraway Family Foundation | CAST Conference | $2,250 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $1,025 |
| 2022 | Baker Hughes Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2021 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Summer Intern Program | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Caraway Family Foundation | July 2021 Solar Car Challenge competition | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $1,400 |
| 2021 | Baker Hughes Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2020 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Summer Intern Program | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Challenge fund | $10,000 |
| 2019 | Motorola Solutions Foundation | General Operating Support | $25,650 |
| 2019 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Summer Intern Program | $25,000 |
| 2019 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | to support solar-powered car race challange | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Solar Car Challenge Foundation?
Solar Car Challenge Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc ($186K), Caraway Family Foundation ($91K), Mightycause Charitable Foundation ($53K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $390K in grants to Solar Car Challenge Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Solar Car Challenge Foundation's largest funder?
The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Solar Car Challenge Foundation, with $186K across 13 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Solar Car Challenge Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $390K in grants to Solar Car Challenge Foundation across 30 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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