The Teton Range reflected in a lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 83-0309453

Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming

A private foundation in Teton Village, WY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 53 grants and $398,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Robin Lightner
PO Box 429
Teton Village, WY 830250429
(307) 733-9619
Form and materials
In writing, including financial information and proof of exemption
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
No

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $398,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $8,614,500

  • Tax year 2024

    $397,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $8,330,838

  • Tax year 2023

    $269,500

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $8,394,260

  • Tax year 2022

    $378,250

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $8,466,234

  • Tax year 2021

    $379,400

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $8,786,266

  • Tax year 2020

    $311,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $7,791,300

  • Tax year 2019

    $334,050

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $7,799,425

  • Tax year 2018

    $298,560

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $7,818,641

Grants paid in 2025

53 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Lander Community FoundationLander, WY

    General charitable support

    $42,000
  2. University of Kentucky Markey CancerLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $35,000
  3. Kentucky Horse Park FoundationLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $25,000
  4. Central Kentucky Riding for HopeLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $20,000
  5. Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NC

    General charitable support

    $20,000
  6. Fayette Alliance Foundation IncLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  7. Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding AssociationTeton Village, WY

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  8. St Jude's Childrens ResearchMemphis, TN

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  9. The Shelter for Abused WomenNaples, FL

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  10. American Safe Climbing AssociationBoulder, CO

    Gerneral charitable support

    $10,000
  11. Breeders Cup Charities IncLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  12. Brooke USA IncLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  13. Camille Players IncBrownsville, TX

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  14. Friends of the Hot Springs StateThermopolis, WY

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  15. Leadership WyomingCasper, WY

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  16. Sheldrick Wildlife TrustLaguna Hills, CA

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  17. Angels Without Wings IncOxnard, CA

    General chartiable support

    $5,000
  18. Big Horn Basin DinosaurShell, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  19. Casa of Lexington IncLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  20. Climb WyomingCheyenne, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  21. Dollywood FoundationSevierville, TN

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  22. Friends of Hot Springs County LibraThermopolis, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  23. Friends of South PassS Pass City, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  24. Grand Teton Music FestivalTeton Village, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  25. Greenhouse 17 IncLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  26. Hot Springs County PioneerThermopolis, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  27. International Myeloma FoundationStudio City, CA

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  28. Lander Pet Connection IncLander, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  29. Lexington Humane SocietyLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  30. National Museum of Wildlife ArtJackson, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  31. Stephen Siller Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  32. United States Pony ClubLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  33. University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WY

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  34. Harrison County Humane SocietyShinnston, WV

    General charitable support

    $3,000
  35. Masterson Equestrian TrustLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $3,000
  36. African Education FoundationBellevue, WA

    General charitable support

    $2,500
  37. Compassion and ChoicesLittleton, CO

    General charitable support

    $2,500
  38. Friends of Togo Les Amis Du Togo IncorporatedSilver Spring, MD

    General charitable support

    $2,500
  39. Grand Co School DistrictMoab, UT

    General charitable support

    $2,500
  40. Hot Springs County Senior CitizensThermopolis, WY

    General charitable support

    $2,500
  41. Learning Center of Hot SpringsThermopolis, WY

    General charitable support

    $2,500
  42. Central Wyoming Climbers AllianceLander, WY

    General charitable support

    $2,000
  43. Community Entry ServicesRiverton, WY

    General charitable support

    $2,000
  44. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    General charitable support

    $2,000
  45. Integrate Health IncRaleigh, NC

    General charitable support

    $2,000
  46. Peace Sisters IncPasadena, CA

    General charitable support

    $2,000
  47. Salvation Army National CorpCasper, WY

    General charitable support

    $2,000
  48. Sky Mind Retreats (mindfulness)Moab, UT

    General charitable support

    $2,000
  49. Thermopolis Trout UnlimitedThermopolis, WY

    General charitable support

    $2,000
  50. Bluegrass Land ConservancyLexington, KY

    General charitable support

    $1,000
  51. Lander Presents IncLander, WY

    General charitable support

    $1,000
  52. Naples Therapeutic Riding CenterNaples, FL

    General charitable support

    $1,000
  53. Old Friends IncGeorgetown, KY

    General charitable support

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $89,00039% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation3 grants $37,00016% of the total
  3. Animals5 grants $31,00014% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $25,00011% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $16,0007% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $13,0006% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $15,5007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Kentucky13 grants $140,000
  2. Wyoming20 grants $136,000
  3. California4 grants $22,000
  4. Tennessee3 grants $22,000
  5. North Carolina1 grant $20,000
  6. Florida2 grants $16,000
  7. Colorado2 grants $12,500
  8. Texas1 grant $10,000
  9. New York1 grant $5,000
  10. Utah2 grants $4,500

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robin H LightnerTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $5,000
  • Camille L BrunkerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $5,000
  • Earl Sams Lightner JrDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $5,000
  • James J BrunkerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $5,000
  • Liz LightnerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $5,000
  • Isabel BrunkerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $5,000
  • Corinne BrunkerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $5,000

The return

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