Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE
Tax-exempt since Oct. 1994
EIN: 75-2555622

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Revenue

$308k (2023)

Expenses

$687k (2023)

Total Assets

$10.5M (2023)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2023)

Years with missing data

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$308,013

Expenses

$687,045

Net Income

-$379,032

Net Assets

$10,484,938

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$2,909	0.9%
Dividends	$311,026	> 100%
Sales of Assets	-$16,487
Other Income	$10,565	3.4%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$559,672	81.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$45,200	6.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$10,484,938
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$10,484,938

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Larry F Lightner (Pres, Trustee)	$24,000	$8,244
Charles Derek Adleta (Dir, Trustee, Sec, Treas)	$19,200	$0
Kristin Lightner (Dir, Trustee)	$2,000	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Sue B Lightner (Dir, Trustee, Vp)	$0	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Dir, Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on April 25, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

-$595,534

Expenses

$717,985

Net Income

-$1,313,519

Net Assets

$10,863,970

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$846
Dividends	$284,098
Sales of Assets	-$893,660
Other Income	$13,182

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$550,514	76.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$51,700	7.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$10,863,970
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$10,863,970

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Larry F Lightner (Pres, Trustee)	$28,500	$7,803
Charles Derek Adleta (Dir, Trustee, Sec, Treas)	$19,200	$0
Sue B Lightner (Dir, Trustee, Vp)	$4,000	$0
Kristin Lightner (Dir, Trustee)	$0	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Dir, Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 5, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$3,092,865

Expenses

$710,025

Net Income

$2,382,840

Net Assets

$12,177,489

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$486	0.0%
Dividends	$353,442	11.4%
Sales of Assets	$2,738,629	88.5%
Other Income	$308	0.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$579,095	81.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$77,200	10.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,177,489
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$12,177,489

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Larry F Lightner (Pres, Trustee, Paid Employee)	$42,000	$6,128
Charles Derek Adleta (Dir, Trustee, Sec, Treas)	$19,200	$0
Sue B Lightner (Dir, Trustee, Vp, Paid Employe)	$16,000	$0
Kristin Lightner (Dir, Trustee)	$0	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Dir, Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

-$2,709,303

Expenses

$955,927

Net Income

-$3,665,230

Net Assets

$9,794,647

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,599
Dividends	$365,815
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$3,235

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$718,680	75.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$77,200	8.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$9,794,648
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$9,794,647

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Larry F Lightner (Pres, Trustee)	$42,000	$6,128
Charles Derek Adleta (Trustee, Sec, Treas)	$19,200	$0
Sue B Lightner (Trustee, Vp)	$16,000	$0
Kristin Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Sept. 28, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$298,452

Expenses

$853,096

Net Income

-$554,644

Net Assets

$13,459,877

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$4,417	1.5%
Dividends	$330,319	> 100%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$3,043	1.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$712,985	83.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$77,200	9.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$13,459,878
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$13,459,877

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Larry F Lightner (Pres, Trustee)	$42,000	$7,903
Charles Derek Adleta (Trustee, Sec, Treas)	$19,200	$0
Sue B Lightner (Trustee, Vp)	$16,000	$0
Earl Sams Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kristin Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on July 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$1,343,576

Expenses

$849,342

Net Income

$494,234

Net Assets

$14,014,522

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,835	0.1%
Dividends	$316,017	23.5%
Sales of Assets	$1,020,700	76.0%
Other Income	$5,024	0.4%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$637,211	75.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$77,200	9.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,014,522
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$14,014,522

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Larry F Lightner (Pres, Trustee)	$42,000	$7,902
Charles Derek Adleta (Trustee, Sec, Treas)	$19,200	$0
Sue B Lightner (Trustee, Vp)	$16,000	$0
Earl Sams Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kristin Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Oct. 17, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$4,731,122

Expenses

$904,434

Net Income

$3,826,688

Net Assets

$13,520,288

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$2,823	0.1%
Dividends	$252,437	5.3%
Sales of Assets	$4,472,304	94.5%
Other Income	$3,558	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$689,645	76.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$78,700	8.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$13,520,288
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$13,520,288

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Larry F Lightner (Pres, Trustee)	$43,500	$7,664
Charles Derek Adleta (Trustee, Sec, Treas)	$19,200	$0
Sue B Lightner (Trustee, Vp)	$16,000	$0
Earl Sams Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kristin Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$579,088

Expenses

$744,151

Net Income

-$165,063

Net Assets

$9,375,942

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,723	0.3%
Dividends	$132,113	22.8%
Sales of Assets	$433,398	74.8%
Other Income	$10,604	1.8%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$648,166	87.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$76,000	10.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$9,375,942
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$9,375,942

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$897,029

Expenses

$654,367

Net Income

$242,662

Net Assets

$9,541,005

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$768	0.1%
Dividends	$129,819	14.5%
Sales of Assets	$729,376	81.3%
Other Income	$35,816	4.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$542,903	83.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$64,000	9.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$9,541,005
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$9,541,005

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Larry F Lightner (Pres / Treas* / Trustee)	$48,000	$8,949
Sue B Lightner (Vp / Sec* / Trustee)	$16,000	$1,330
Charles Derek Adleta (Trustee / Sec / Treas)	$0	$0
Earl Sams Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 5, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$806,184

Expenses

$743,749

Net Income

$62,435

Net Assets

$9,298,343

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$34	0.0%
Dividends	$120,509	14.9%
Sales of Assets	$684,277	84.9%
Other Income	$114	0.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$628,758	84.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$66,800	9.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$9,298,343
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$9,298,343

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Carol Brooks (Office Manager)	$52,200	$13,050
Larry F Lightner (Pres / Treas / Trustee)	$48,700	$20,842
Sue B Lightner (Vp / Sec / Trustee)	$16,700	$7,440
Charles Derek Adleta (Trustee)	$700	$0
Kamala A Lightner Scammahorn (Trustee)	$700	$0
Earl Sams Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0
Robin H Lightner (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$1,903,660

Expenses

$796,840

Net Income

$1,106,820

Net Assets

$12,384,654

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$9	0.0%
Dividends	$113,681	6.0%
Sales of Assets	$1,788,720	94.0%
Other Income	$1,250	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$621,653	78.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$64,700	8.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,385,955
Total Liabilities	$1,301
Net Assets	$12,384,654

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$161,424

Expenses

$691,776

Net Income

-$530,352

Net Assets

$11,286,351

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$10	0.0%
Dividends	$75,996	47.1%
Sales of Assets	$84,160	52.1%
Other Income	$1,258	0.8%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$499,746	72.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$68,200	9.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$11,286,351
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$11,286,351

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Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $308k (2023)

Expenses $687k (2023)

Total Assets $10.5M (2023)

Total Liabilities $0 (2023)

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2023

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Revenue

$308k (2023)

Expenses

$687k (2023)

Total Assets

$10.5M (2023)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2023)

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