Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
Lighten Family Foundation
 
% Foundation Source
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wilmington, DE198091377
A Employer identification number

20-8069108
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$5,786,666J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 74 74  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 80,868 80,483  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 373,017
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,584,257
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 373,017
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 229 229  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 454,188 453,803  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 29,484 29,484    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 5,361 558    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 15,681 656   15,025
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 50,526 30,698   15,025
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 251,600 251,600
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 302,126 30,698   266,625
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 152,062
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 423,105
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 763,933 422,170 422,170
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 3,059,118 Click to see attachment3,546,053 5,101,021
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 266,642 Click to see attachment273,532 263,475
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 4,089,693 4,241,755 5,786,666
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 4,089,693 4,241,755
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 4,089,693 4,241,755
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 4,089,693 4,241,755
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
4,089,693
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
152,062
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,241,755
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
4,241,755
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly-traded Securities      
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,584,257   1,211,240 373,017
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       373,017
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 373,017
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 5,881
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 5,881
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 4,400
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,700
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 6,100
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 219
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet219 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletDE
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFoundation Source Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754

    Located atbullet501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4bullet198091377
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
     
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Adrienne J Lighten VP
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Alexis N Lighten VP
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Christopher W Lighten VP
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Michael D Lighten VP
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    William E Lighten Pres, Dir, Sec
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
     
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    4,675,781
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    684,292
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    256,407
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    5,616,480
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    5,616,480
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    84,247
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    5,532,233
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    276,612
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    276,612
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    5,881
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,881
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    270,731
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    270,731
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    270,731
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
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    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 270,731
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2019, 2018, 2017  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 288,636
    b From 2017...... 172,166
    c From 2018...... 153,775
    d From 2019...... 202,577
    e From 2020...... 136,683
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 953,837
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 266,625
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 266,625
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 4,106 4,106
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 949,731
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		284,530
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		665,201
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 172,166
    b Excess from 2018.... 153,775
    c Excess from 2019.... 202,577
    d Excess from 2020.... 136,683
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    William E Lighten
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    BLACK ENTERPRISE BRIDGE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCE
    PO BOX 652
    MILLWOOD,NY10546     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    CENTER CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
    PO BOX 18483
    MEMPHIS,TN38181     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 4,000
    DIVINE FAVOR & FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
    10260 HWY 57 EAST PO BOX 26
    MOSCOW,TN38057     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    ELLIS MARSALIS CENTER FOR MUSIC INC
    323 BROADWAY
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
    52 SOUTH SIXTH AVE
    MT VERNON,NY10550     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 14,600
    HOWARD UNIVERSITY
    2400 6TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20059     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    MARC LUSTGARTEN PANCREATIC CANCER FOUNDATION
    415 CROSSWAYS PARK DR STE D
    WOODBURY,NY11797     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    METRO-MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 5916
    ENGLEWOOD,NJ07631     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000
    NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND INC
    40 RECTOR ST 5TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 75,000
    NEW ROCHELLE POLICE FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 96
    NEW ROCHELLE,NY10804     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    NEW YORK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
    475 RIVERSIDE DR STE 500
    NEW YORK,NY10115     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 26,500
    PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC
    1500 ROSECRANS AVE STE 200
    MANHATTAN BCH,CA90266     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC
    1805 7TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    YALE UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 208239
    NEW HAVEN,CT06520     		N/A PC Lighten Scholarship Fund at Yale for 1st GENERATION URBAN YOUTH 120,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 251,600
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 74  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 373,017  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aK-1 Inc/Loss     		    14 229  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   454,188  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    454,188
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2021 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Lighten Family Foundation
    EIN:
    20-8069108
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Lighten Family Foundation
    EIN:
    20-8069108
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ACCENTURE PLC 29,056 75,034
    ACUSHNET HOLDINGS CORP 17,930 32,166
    ADOBE SYSTEMS, INC 11,459 32,889
    ADYEN N.V. 13,782 19,108
    AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC 19,411 23,309
    AIA GROUP LTD ADR 22,825 25,603
    ALCON INC 16,545 24,742
    ALLSTATE CORP 14,609 13,412
    ALPHABET INC CL A 49,082 115,882
    AMADEUS IT HLDS SA 19,569 17,201
    AMAZON COM 26,060 46,681
    AMERICAN TOWER REIT INC 13,682 21,938
    AMGEN INC 18,114 17,548
    ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION 7,742 8,557
    AON PLC CL A 12,198 17,733
    APPLE INC 82,054 116,308
    APPLIED MATERIALS INC 15,393 19,827
    APTAR GROUP INC 8,688 10,901
    ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEM 11,828 16,579
    ASML HOLDING NV NY REG SHS 8,615 39,011
    ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC 8,462 28,309
    AT HOME CORP 12,466 9,699
    ATLAS COPCO AB A SHS ADR 15,253 24,466
    ATLASSIAN CORP PLC 17,854 17,158
    BATH & BODY WORKS, INC 12,765 18,215
    CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD 7,356 9,464
    CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD 13,652 27,409
    CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HOLDINGS, 8,904 8,043
    COMCAST CORP 20,648 27,933
    COMMUNICATION SVCS SLCT SCTR S 19,744 25,168
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION 5,353 13,057
    CRANE CO 7,734 11,597
    CSL LTD 15,984 26,027
    DANAHER CORP 8,690 18,425
    DIAGEO PLC ADS 11,000 18,272
    DOLBY LABORATORIES 49,600 50,467
    DONALDSON CO. INC 5,759 9,067
    DRIL QUIP INC 13,304 4,979
    DSV UNSP ADR EACH REPR 0.5 ORD 10,696 32,045
    EMCOR GROUP INC 18,754 34,777
    EOG RESOURCES INC 15,478 20,253
    EPAM SYSTEMS INC 16,524 22,727
    ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC 6,592 13,697
    EVERCORE PARTNERS INC 18,770 19,562
    EVOLUTION GAMING GROUP AB ADR 17,463 13,581
    EXPERIAN GROUP LTD S/ADR 15,482 32,199
    FACTSET RESH SYST INC 13,740 34,021
    FEDERATED INSTI HIGH YIELD BD 118,083 130,815
    FERRARI NV 16,825 25,623
    FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR F 26,048 27,686
    FIRST HAWAIIAN INC 23,509 27,713
    FORTINET INC 23,269 33,065
    FTI CONSULTING INC 27,974 40,043
    GARMIN LTD 14,477 13,345
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 13,915 14,595
    GLOBAL X FINTECH 13,336 13,130
    GRACO INC 10,802 30,474
    GRAYSCALE BITCOIN TR BTC SHS A 20,425 20,550
    GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM TRUST 10,110 11,326
    H&R BLOCK INC 37,913 36,801
    HENRY JACK & ASSOC INC 6,301 11,856
    HOME DEPOT INC 25,183 67,232
    HONEYWELL INTL 15,718 20,851
    ICON PLC - AMERICAN DEPOSITARY 15,950 25,395
    IDEXX CORP 10,174 13,169
    INTEL CORP 51,992 56,238
    INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS 21,511 24,942
    INVESCO S&P SMALLCAP INFORMATI 11,781 21,957
    INVESCO VARIABLE RATE PREFERRE 57,734 68,610
    ISHARE MSCI EMU INDX 18,714 20,976
    ISHARE SP SMALL CAP 600 INDEX 14,297 29,429
    ISHARES BROAD USD INV GRD CORP 133,474 135,671
    ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING MAR 33,361 39,567
    ISHARES MSCI USA QUALITY FACTO 14,348 23,872
    ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE 11,989 22,640
    ISHARES S&P U.S. PREFERRED STO 56,995 70,185
    ISHARES TRUST MSCI EAFE INDEX 66,321 97,563
    ISHARES TRUST RUSSELL 1000 GRO 43,373 110,012
    ISHARESLEHMAN 7-10YR 52,393 51,865
    JEFFERIES GROUP INC 30,651 35,308
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 20,751 26,687
    JP MORGAN CHASE 16,921 25,653
    KRANESHARES CSI CHINA INTERNET 19,950 19,413
    LAM RESEARCH CORP 38,147 44,587
    LANDSTAR SYSTEM 28,188 29,896
    LASERTEC ADR 20,308 31,493
    LCI INDUSTRIES 13,805 14,964
    LI NING CO 14,753 13,833
    LINDE PLC COM 5,467 10,046
    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP 12,416 15,283
    LONZA GROUP AG UNSP/ADR 16,731 22,712
    LOWES COMPANIES INC 9,837 27,657
    LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC 12,198 21,921
    LVMH MOET HENN UNSP 9,947 27,308
    MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC 9,954 30,165
    MCDONALD'S CORP 14,552 26,271
    MEDTRONIC PLC 19,042 22,552
    META PLATFORMS INC 39,613 72,988
    METTLER-TOLEDO INTL 8,910 25,458
    MICROSOFT CORP 67,397 203,811
    MOELIS AND COMPANY 15,921 22,191
    NESTLE S.A 13,572 23,723
    NOVARTIS AG ADR 14,607 16,094
    NRG ENERGY 7,832 9,478
    O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 11,924 28,955
    PARKER HANNIFIN CP 8,345 11,452
    PERNOD RICARD S A SPONSORED AD 12,236 17,744
    PFIZER INC 8,859 11,810
    POPULAR, INC. 23,542 24,038
    PRICESMART, INC 12,037 10,829
    PRIMERICA, INC 10,049 27,589
    PROCTER GAMBLE CO 17,774 26,991
    R L I CP 16,882 21,747
    RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED 8,644 18,985
    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC 31,524 30,944
    RESMED INC 11,079 27,350
    RIGHTMOVE PLC ADR 18,045 33,745
    ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC 10,409 23,373
    RYDER SYSTEM 10,521 10,304
    SCHWAB US TIPS 9,524 10,188
    SELECT SECTOR SPDR ENERGY FUND 25,186 27,306
    SHELL TRANSPORT PLS 14,396 16,136
    SHENZHOU INTL GROUP HOLDINGS A 15,281 12,672
    SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO 18,550 25,003
    SHOPIFY INC 2,164 24,793
    SIKA AG BEARER SHS 10,823 24,313
    SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO INC 20,274 36,575
    SLM CORP 22,099 25,079
    SPDR BLACKSTONE/GSO SENIOR LOA 130,425 129,909
    SPDR BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS HYB ET 124,727 131,045
    SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST 54,686 91,192
    STERIS PLC 10,845 22,150
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO LT 14,743 35,131
    TECHNOLOGY SPDR 16,492 26,081
    TELEDYNE TECH INC 4,748 19,223
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 15,974 26,763
    THE COCA-COLA CO 22,587 29,368
    TORO CO 15,241 25,177
    UNION PACIFIC 13,489 26,453
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 11,912 15,004
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 44,057 74,819
    VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MARKET 27,888 30,636
    VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS 31,865 47,333
    VANGUARD LT GOV BOND ETF 59,600 59,017
    VANGUARD MID-CAP GROWTH ETF 10,505 25,462
    VANGUARD MORTGAGE-BACKED SEC I 17,439 17,384
    VANGUARD SHOR-TERM GOV BOND 72,990 71,840
    VANGUARD SHORT TERM CORPORATE 85,696 85,567
    VANGUARD VALUE ETF 49,073 80,616
    VICTORIA S SECRET ORD SHS 2,324 4,832
    VISA INC 17,067 28,822
    WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC 16,496 33,009
    WUXI BIOLOGICS INC ADR 18,583 14,533

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Lighten Family Foundation
    EIN:
    20-8069108
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LAZARD LTD   6,890 7,068
    SKYBRIDGE MULT-ADVISOR HEDGE F   266,642 256,407

    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Lighten Family Foundation
    EIN:
    20-8069108
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 15,000     15,000
    Bank Charges 655 655    
    K-1 Exp LAZARD LTD 1 1    
    State or Local Filing Fees 25     25


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Lighten Family Foundation
    EIN:
    20-8069108
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    K-1 Inc/Loss LAZARD LTD 229 229  


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Lighten Family Foundation
    EIN:
    20-8069108
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 29,484 29,484    


    TY 2021 ReasonableCauseExplanation
    Name:
    Lighten Family Foundation
    EIN:
    20-8069108
    Explanation:
    The Foundation's tax preparer is located in Nassau County, NY, which, per IRS release NY-2021-01 announced on September 9, 2021, is included in the list of localities that constitute a covered disaster area for purposes of Treas. Reg. Sec. 301.7508A-1(d)(2) and are entitled to tax relief due to Hurricane Ida. Additional time was needed to calculate and transmit the tax payment. Therefore, Form 2220 indicates that the Q3 or Q4 estimated tax payment made on or before the extended deadline of February 15, 2022 was, in fact, made timely on the original due date of such payment. We respectfully request that no late payment penalties be assessed in connection with such payment(s) per Treas. Reg. Sec. 301.7508A-1(c)(1).

    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Lighten Family Foundation
    EIN:
    20-8069108
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2021 4,400      
    990-PF Extension for 2020 403      
    Foreign Tax Paid 558 558