The Light Foundation
Inspiration for GenerationsIn 2001, former NFL player and 3x Superbowl Champion, Matt Light, and his wife Susie, established The Light Foundation to help young people develop the skills, values, and mindset they need to create a meaningful and productive future.

Who We Are

Helping Kids Become R.E.A.L

Responsible

Ethical

Accountable

Leaders

“Our goal is to inspire kids to work hard, put their best foot forward, and strive
to become champions in the game of life.”
– Matt Light, Co-Founder

Stay Connected
The Light Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
The Light Foundation has announced four recipients for its Darke County Scholarships. On hand to present the scholarships was Greenville High School alum, three-time New England Patriots Super Bowl Champion and Light Foundation co-founder, Matt Light, along with his...
Empowering Young Men: Light Foundation Camp Vohokase Visits Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
In a world that continually seeks to shape the leaders of tomorrow, the Light Foundation Camp Vohokase stands out as a beacon of empowerment. Committed to nurturing 13 young men into Responsible, Ethical, Accountable, Leaders (REAL), the camp recently embarked on an...
Recap of the 14th Annual Ohio Youth Wild Turkey Hunt!
The 14th annual Youth Wild Turkey Hunt at Chenoweth Trails was a weekend filled with leadership building skills, education, and a whole lot of fun – all in the outdoors! We welcomed 17 young aspiring hunters, mostly beginners, to our Darke County facility to sleep in yurts nestled in the woods.
In the News

Summer internship with area nonprofit prepares senior for future
Resource: Bridgewater State University
When Caroline Tripp, ’24, received an email from Diane Bell, Bridgewater State University’s vice president of outreach and engagement, recommending she apply for a summer internship with the Matt Light Foundation, she was intrigued.

Light Foundation A Family Affair
Resource: My County Link
Matt Light is no stranger to Greenville and Darke County having graduated from Greenville Senior High where he played football for the Green Wave and went on to play football on a scholarship at Purdue University where he played left tackle behind his friend and future Super Bowl MVP, Quarterback Drew Brees. Light took up the position in 2001 for Tom Brady after being drafted by the New England Patriots launching a NFL career that includes three Super Bowl Championships.

Light Foundation Wraps Up Fifth Annual Timber Frame Leadership Camp!
Resource: Daily Advocate
It was another successful youth camp for the Light Foundation this past week. From July 16-19, 21 kids from around the country participated in the fifth annual Timber Frame Leadership Camp at Chenoweth Trails.
Our Corporate Partners
We are honored to have such incredible partners who believe in our mission at the Light Foundation. These partnerships help provide continuing support for our programs.

LIMITED-EDITION PRINTS AVAILABLE!
Renowned artist Brian Fox has joined us in a creative endeavor to offer exclusive, limited-edition prints of this original painting of Kevin Holland — the only publicly known operator who served in Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) and the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).
This painting is the first piece to be released from the “Warrior Series”, which was launched at our 2021 Corporate Training Day event, held in conjunction with Sig Sauer.
There are only 9 prints available for purchase. Each ready-to-hang print is signed by Kevin Holland and Brian Fox. Proceeds benefit our mission along with HAVA Training.
Get In Touch
440 Greenville Nashville Road
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 316-6352
1 Merchant St. #4
Sharon, MA 02067