Overview
The David B. Lichtenstein Foundation, based in Columbia, Missouri, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $11,323,570. The foundation's expenses amount to $806,067, while its revenue is $779,987. It focuses on supporting initiatives in arts and culture, particularly in performing arts, music, and opera, as well as environmental causes such as biodiversity, wildlife, and plant conservation, including support for zoos and botanical gardens. The foundation funds projects in various cities across Missouri and Iowa, including St. Louis, Columbia, and Decorah. Key personnel include Debbie Mann (Secretary), Lori Dobry (Trustee), Davida Grindstaff (Treasurer/PR), and Gail Abernathy (Vice President), each receiving a compensation of $13,126.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $11,349,650 in 2023
15 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $439,000 | ST LOUIS ZOO | GENERAL SUPPORT | 1 GOVERNMENT DR ST LOUIS, MO US | 2023 |
| $426,500 | ST LOUIS ZOO | GENERAL SUPPORT | 1 GOVERNMENT DR ST LOUIS, MO US | 2024 |
| $226,500 | ST LOUIS ZOO | GENERAL SUPPORT | 1 GOVERNMENT DR ST LOUIS, MO US | 2022 |
| $142,000 | VARIETY CHILDREN'S CHARITY | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2200 WESTPORT PLAZA DRIVE ST LOUIS, MO US | 2022 |
| $105,000 | VARIETY CHILDREN'S CHARITY | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2200 WESTPORT PLAZA DRIVE ST LOUIS, MO US | 2023 |
| $105,000 | VARIETY CHILDREN'S CHARITY | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2200 WESTPORT PLAZA DRIVE ST LOUIS, MO US | 2024 |
| $52,500 | MUNICIPAL OPERA | GENERAL DONATION | 1 THEATRE DRIVE ST LOUIS, MO US | 2022 |
| $50,000 | THE FOOD BANK | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2101 VANDIVER DR COLUMBIA, MO US | 2022 |
| $45,000 | RANKEN JORDAN PEDIACTRIC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 11365 DORSETT RD MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO US | 2022 |
| $36,000 | BAPTIST STUDENT UNION | GENERAL SUPPORT | 812 HITT STREET COLUMBIA, MO US | 2024 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
DM
DEBBIE MANN
| SECRETARY | $15111 | 2023 |
LD
LORI DOBRY
| TRUSTEE | $15111 | 2023 |
DG
DAVIDA GRINDSTAFF
| TREASURER/PR | $15111 | 2023 |
GA
GAIL ABERNATHY
| VICE PRESIDE | $15111 | 2023 |
DM
DEBBIE MANN
| SECRETARY | $13126 | 2024 |
LD
LORI DOBRY
| TRUSTEE | $13126 | 2024 |
DG
DAVIDA GRINDSTAFF
| TREASURER/PR | $13126 | 2024 |
GA
GAIL ABERNATHY
| VICE PRESIDE | $13126 | 2024 |
DM
DEBBIE MANN
| SECRETARY | $9608 | 2022 |
LD
LORI DOBRY
| TRUSTEE | $9608 | 2022 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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