LDG Development Foundation Inc
LDG Development Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M.
LDG Development Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: LDG Development Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $499K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,494,500
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $498,900
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,574
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who LDG Development Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Advocates for Resources & Empowerment Inc ($2.4M). Together the top 5 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 33 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How LDG Development Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 830% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2020) to $3.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Advocates for Resources & Empowerment Inc Louisville, KY | To Support Operations | $2,397,000 |
| EVOLVE502 Inc Louisville, KY | Educational Purposes | $50,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra Louisville, KY | To Support Operations | $25,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | To Support Operations | $20,000 |
| Peace Education Program Inc Louisville, KY | To Support Operations | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,574 | $2,526,394 | $2,535,356 | $2,494,500 | 5 | $2,510,702 | $421 |
| 2023 | $20,536 | $3,499,986 | $3,503,775 | $3,286,380 | 7 | $3,503,775 | $50 |
| 2022 | $24,325 | $1,089,600 | $1,068,450 | $1,013,046 | 7 | $1,068,450 | $1,415 |
| 2021 | $3,175 | $277,000 | $274,635 | $268,085 | 9 | $268,085 | $99 |
| 2020 | $810 | $186,000 | $188,370 | $185,000 | 5 | — | $49 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LDG Development Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $421 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LDG Development Foundation Inc is led by Lisa Dischinger, Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Dischinger
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Becker
Treasurer
Treasurer → Member at Large, 2021
Member at Large → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christi Lanier-Robinson
Member at Large
Secretary → Member at Large, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Brian
Member at Large
Treasurer → Member at Large, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Shircliff
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Mitchell
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Dischinger (2020) — President
- Former: Mark Lechner (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about LDG Development Foundation Inc
How much does LDG Development Foundation Inc give each year?
LDG Development Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 7 grants.
What is LDG Development Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
LDG Development Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $498,900, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LDG Development Foundation Inc give grants?
LDG Development Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (5 grants).
Does LDG Development Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on LDG Development Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Operations" (4 grants).
Who are LDG Development Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
LDG Development Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Advocates for Resources & Empowerment Inc ($2,397,000), EVOLVE502 Inc ($50,000) and Louisville Orchestra ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LDG Development Foundation Inc?
LDG Development Foundation Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $421 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is LDG Development Foundation Inc's EIN?
LDG Development Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4099012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work LDG Development Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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