Joe and Lenore Lambert Foundation
Invitation OnlyChillicothe, Missouri · EIN 43-1578457 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$552K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,148.
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
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | Educational facilities & real estate | $300,000 |
| Grand River Area Family YMCA | Chillicothe, MO | Building improvements & operations | $85,000 |
| Concerned Citizens | Chillicothe, MO | Senior meals program & building improvements | $60,000 |
| Chillicothe United Methodist Church | Chillicothe, MO | Christian ministry | $30,000 |
| Livingston County Education & Housing Council | Chillicothe, MO | City lighting | $25,148 |
| Chillicothe Area Christian Builders | Chillicothe, MO | Housing for poor | $10,000 |
| House of Prayer Rescue Mission | Chillicothe, MO | House of prayer ministry | $10,000 |
| Livingston County Community Development Corporationmain Street | Chillicothe, MO | Downtown improvements | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Chillicothe, MO | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Ministerial Alliance | Chillicothe, MO | Operation help ministry | $5,000 |
| Grand River Entertainment | Chillicothe, MO | Amateur sports | $2,500 |
| Grand River Historical Society | Chillicothe, MO | Museum improvements | $2,500 |
| Livingston County Extension Council | Chillicothe, MO | School supplies | $2,500 |
| Good Dads Inc | Chillicothe, MO | Counseling assistance | $2,500 |
| Chillicothe R-Ii School District | Chillicothe, MO | Facilities improvements & extracurricular activities | $1,000 |
| City of Chillicothe | Chillicothe, MO | Facility improvements | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $552,148 | 16 |
| 2024 | $478,319 | 14 |
| 2023 | $647,801 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641009349101224
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1578457
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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