David B Lichtenstein Foundation
The David B Lichtenstein Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation located in Columbia, Missouri. Established in 1947 by David B. Lichtenstein Sr., the foundation was formalized after his success in founding and growing Liberty Loan Corp., which expanded to more than 200 offices. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to philanthropic work in Missouri.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$671K
+3.2% YoY
Grant Count
25
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-38.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "A private foundation that stipulates all proceeds be used to benefit the people of Missouri, through contributions to charitable organizations in Missouri."
The foundation supports charitable initiatives in Missouri with documented focus areas including:
- Cancer awareness
- Assistance for special needs individuals
- Health and welfare services
- Food banks
- Zoological education
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively supports charitable organizations and initiatives within Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $14,000,000
- Total Revenue: $779,987
- Total Expenses: $806,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Tax-exempt status: Since February 1994
- EIN: 43-6033786
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from David B Lichtenstein Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Foundation leadership includes:
- Davida Grindstaff - Treasurer/President
- Gail Abernathy - Vice President
- Lori Dobry - Trustee
- Debbie Mann - Secretary
The foundation is currently led by Davida Lichtenstein, who continues the philanthropic work of her family and carries on the legacy established by David B. Lichtenstein Sr. and continued by David B. Lichtenstein Jr.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE MANN | SECRETARY | — | $9,456 |
| LORI DOBRY | TRUSTEE | — | $9,456 |
| DAVIDA GRINDSTAFF | TREASURER/PR | — | $9,456 |
| GAIL ABERNATHY | VICE PRESIDE | — | $9,456 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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