David B Lichtenstein Foundation

COLUMBIA, MO EIN: 43-6033786

Arts and culture Performing arts Music Opera Environment

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

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

-38.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Missouri $3.4M (100%)

Iowa $5K (0%)

Ohio $3K (0%)

States

Iowa Missouri Ohio

Cities

BRENTWOODCOLUMBIADAYTONDECORAHFESTUSFULTONHANNIBALIRONTONJACKSONJEFFERSON CITYJOPLINKANSAS CITYKINGSVILLELEBANONMAPLEWOODMARYLAND HEIGHTSPIEDMONTROLLASAINT CLAIRST LOUIS

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Foundation

David B. Lichtenstein Foundation Grants

DAVID B LICHTENSTEIN FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Louis Zoo ($414,500), Variety Children's Charity ($100,000), Children's Hospital ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BURNS RECOVERED ST LOUIS, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500
CEDAR CREEK THERAPEUDIC COLUMBIA, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLUMBIA, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
DISABILITY RESOURCE ASSOCIATION FESTUS, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000
ELLIS FISCHEL COLUMBIA, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000
FAITH THROUGH FIRE WENTZVILLE, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,828
HAVEN OF GRACE ST LOUIS, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
HEART OF MISSOURI CASA COLUMBIA, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
HEART OF MISSOURI GIRLS (GOTR) COLUMBIA, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
HOME SWEET HOME MAPLEWOOD, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500

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

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Performing arts Music Opera Environment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does David B Lichtenstein Foundation fund?

**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

How do I apply for a grant from David B Lichtenstein Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2023):** • Total distributions: $650,000 • Number of grants: 15 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Maximum grant size: $427,000 **Application Status:** 2023 submissions are currently being accepted. **Grant Requirements:** Proposals must align with the foundation's mission and be relevant to Missouri-based organizations.

Where does David B Lichtenstein Foundation make grants?

The foundation exclusively supports charitable organizations and initiatives within Missouri.

What size grants does David B Lichtenstein Foundation award?

In 2024, David B Lichtenstein Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $671K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is David B Lichtenstein Foundation's EIN?

David B Lichtenstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6033786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.