David B Lichtenstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbia, Missouri · EIN 43-6033786 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$724K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Zoo | St Louis, MO | General support | $400,000 |
| Ccua | Columbia, MO | General support | $125,000 |
| Variety Children's Charity | St Louis, MO | General support | $70,000 |
| Woodhaven | Columbia, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| Baptist Student Union | Columbia, MO | General support | $10,500 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hosp | Maryland Heights, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Society for the Blind | Sacramento, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics | Jefferson City, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Autism Education | St Peters, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | St Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Scouting America | Irving, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| White Cross Food Pantry | Joplin, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Care 4 Joplin | Joplin, MO | General support | $2,000 |
| Pink Ribbon Good | Dayton, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| School of Service | Columbia, MO | General support | $2,000 |
| Southeast Missouri Food Bank | Sikeston, MO | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $723,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $670,528 | 25 |
| 2023 | $650,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6033786
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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