AI Summary
The Lightsey Family Charitable Trust is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through invitation-only grants, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement approach. In 2024, the Trust distributed a total of $35.9K across 17 grantees. It is important to note that the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOUTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY &
CLEMSON, SC
$30K
16%
Friends of Ponce Library Inc
Atlanta, GA
$15K
8%
THE CARTER CENTER INC
ATLANTA, GA
$13.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lightsey Family Charitable Trust?
No. Lightsey Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lightsey Family Charitable Trust give?
Lightsey Family Charitable Trust primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Lightsey Family Charitable Trust’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lightsey Family Charitable Trust fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lightsey Family Charitable Trust make each year?
In 2024, Lightsey Family Charitable Trust awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $36 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lightsey Family Charitable Trust fund recently?
In 2024, Lightsey Family Charitable Trust awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SOUTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY &, Friends of Ponce Library Inc, and THE CARTER CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lightsey Family Charitable Trust?
Lightsey Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.