How to apply
No precise format Contact: Davida Lichtenstein, 1400 Forum Blvd Ste 38, Columbia, Mo, 5734459176 Restrictions: 100% of the award must remain in missouri
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis ZooSt Louis, MO | General support | $400K |
| CcuaColumbia, MO | General support | $125K |
| Variety Children's CharitySt Louis, MO | General support | $70K |
| WoodhavenColumbia, MO | General support | $50K |
| Baptist Student UnionColumbia, MO | General support | $11K |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric HospMaryland Heights, MO | General support | $10K |
| Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA | General support | $10K |
| Society for the BlindSacramento, CA | General support | $10K |
| Special OlympicsJefferson City, MO | General support | $10K |
| Center for Autism EducationSt Peters, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Nurses for NewbornsSt Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Scouting AmericaIrving, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| White Cross Food PantryJoplin, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Care 4 JoplinJoplin, MO | General support | $2,000 |
| Pink Ribbon GoodDayton, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| School of ServiceColumbia, MO | General support | $2,000 |
| Southeast Missouri Food BankSikeston, MO | General support | $2,000 |
By state: Missouri 13 · Virginia 1 · California 1 · Texas 1 · Ohio 1
About this foundation
David B Lichtenstein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbia, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does David B Lichtenstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does David B Lichtenstein Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $724K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does David B Lichtenstein Foundation give?
Missouri (13 grants), Virginia (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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