David Greenberg Trust
The David Greenberg Trust is a private foundation based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its 2026 filing reports donations to charitable organizations in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
David Greenberg Trust at a glance
In short: David Greenberg Trust gave $78K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Louisiana. 30% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $78,000
- +71.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,800
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $930,752
- -6.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David Greenberg Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 862, Lake Charles, LA 70602-0862
Phone: (337) 249-7518
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Greenberg Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana ($15K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 10% to Texas, 10% to Tennessee, and 5% to Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David Greenberg Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 60% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 179% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $78K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children - Shreveport Shreveport, LA | Donation | $14,500 |
| Christus Ochsner SWLA Foundation Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $9,000 |
| Beloved and Beyond Rosebud, TX | Donation | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation | $7,500 |
| Care Help of Sulphur Inc Sulphur, LA | Donation | $6,500 |
| Local Heart Foundation Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $6,000 |
| Agape School of Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church Lewisville, AR | Donation | $4,000 |
| Westlake High School Westlake, LA | Donation | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The trust files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $930,752 | $249,313 | $311,744 | $78,000 | 10 | $92,025 | $27,594 | $95,737 |
| 2025 | $993,183 | $261,090 | $367,834 | $45,500 | 7 | $57,737 | — | $96,846 |
| 2024 | $1,100,586 | $276,103 | $299,198 | $58,000 | 9 | $70,544 | $47,449 | $99,535 |
| 2023 | $1,123,649 | $290,448 | $279,809 | $28,000 | 8 | $40,483 | $51,122 | $97,576 |
| 2022 | $1,113,067 | $282,583 | $264,305 | $19,200 | 7 | $30,021 | $48,299 | $88,111 |
| 2021 | $1,124,789 | $222,400 | $194,698 | $17,000 | 4 | — | $32,846 | $92,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Greenberg Trust reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including a children’s hospital, a school, and organizations providing support related to differing abilities, financial hardship, and heart-related medical costs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Beloved and Beyond describes its work as offering camps, socialization, and job training for people with differing abilities. Care Help of Sulphur says it collects and distributes money, clothing, and food to needy families and transients. Local Heart Foundation says it assists people with financial burdens during treatment for heart-related conditions. Agape School of Baton Rouge describes its mission as educating kindergarten-through-eighth-grade students in a Christ-centered, academically rich environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $78,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a median of $7,000.
The largest reported grants were $15,000 to Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana; $14,500 to Shriners Hospital for Children – Shreveport; $9,000 to Christus Ochsner SWLA Foundation; $7,500 each to Beloved and Beyond and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and $6,500 to Care Help of Sulphur Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tammy Assunto Carnahan is listed as a trustee on the 2026 filing.
David Greenberg Trust is led by Tammy Assunto Carnahan, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tammy Assunto Carnahan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$46K (2021) → $54K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $54K, to Tammy Assunto Carnahan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about David Greenberg Trust
How much does David Greenberg Trust give each year?
David Greenberg Trust gave $78K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $46K across 7 grants.
What is David Greenberg Trust's typical grant size?
David Greenberg Trust's median grant in 2026 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,800, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David Greenberg Trust that year got $8K on average.
Where does David Greenberg Trust give grants?
David Greenberg Trust gives mostly in Louisiana: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Charles, LA (3 grants).
Does David Greenberg Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on David Greenberg Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are David Greenberg Trust's largest grantees?
David Greenberg Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana ($15,000), Shriners Hospital for Children - Shreveport ($14,500) and Christus Ochsner SWLA Foundation ($9,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is David Greenberg Trust?
David Greenberg Trust reported $931K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David Greenberg Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including a children’s hospital, a school, and organizations providing support related to differing abilities, financial hardship, and heart-related medical costs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David Greenberg Trust?
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David Greenberg Trust's EIN?
David Greenberg Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0573408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does David Greenberg Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). David Greenberg Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-greenberg-trust-morg_e20f82f118a14beca50e9294c25d2a3c
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