Lightsey Fam Charitable Tr

EIN 56-6579654 · SC · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in MD, MA, SC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lightsey Fam Charitable Tr based in SC paid 8 grants totaling $40K to 8 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $15K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included Sparhawk Academy, Saint Mary's Parish Shrine, and University of South Carolina. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$376,114
Giving (latest yr)
$40,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
8
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Sparhawk Academy$15,000
  • Saint Mary's Parish Shrine$7,500
  • University of South Carolina$5,000
  • Barnesville Baptist Church$2,500
  • Ear Community Inc$2,500

Where grants went

  • Maryland$17,500 · 5 grants
  • Massachusetts$15,000 · 1 grant
  • South Carolina$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Colorado$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Sparhawk Academy
Millis, MA
Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz
$15,000
Saint Mary's Parish Shrine
Barnesville, MD
Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz
$7,500
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz
$5,000
Ear Community Inc
Broomfield, CO
Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz
$2,500
Wumco
Poolesville, MD
Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz
$2,500
St Gabriel Project of Montgomery Co
Rockville, MD
Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz
$2,500
Barnesville Baptist Church
Barnesville, MD
Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz for upkeep needs of the church
$2,500
Gaithersburg Community Soup Kitchen
Washington Grove, MD
Gift on behalf of Kathleen Lightsey Ortiz
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lightsey Fam Charitable Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Lightsey Fam Charitable Tr reported 8 itemized grants totaling $40K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $15K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include Sparhawk Academy, Saint Mary's Parish Shrine, University of South Carolina, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lightsey Fam Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in South Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Lightsey Fam Charitable Tr gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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