Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,019 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$206,019
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $136,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,595 | 25 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 21 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $206,019 | 27 | $0 |
How to apply
Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 21 | $183,294 |
| New York | 3 | $10,225 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation | General | $35,000 |
| Civitas | General | $30,000 |
| Opera Theatre St Louis | General | $25,500 |
| Individual | General | $20,000 |
| Operation Food Search | General | $10,000 |
| Washington University Advancement | General | $10,000 |
| Nine Network | General funding | $7,500 |
| Undue Medical Debt | General | $6,500 |
| Individual | General | $5,225 |
| Individual | General | $5,100 |
| Scholarship Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Kid in the Corner | General | $5,000 |
| Crossroads School | General | $5,000 |
| Grand Center Inc | General | $2,694 |
| Coca | General | $2,500 |
| City Academy | General | $2,500 |
| SLPS Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Flance Early Learning Center | General | $2,500 |
| The Repertory Theater | General funding | $2,500 |
| Individual | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | General | $2,500 |
| Saint Louis Zoo | General | $2,500 |
| St Louis Public Library | General | $2,500 |
| Brain Behavior Research Fdn | General | $2,500 |
| American Opera Projects | General | $2,500 |
| Cole County Genealogical Society | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Lieber Schoolman
- Benjamin Lieber Schoolman
- Jessica Helene Schoolman
Questions people ask
Does Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc give?
$206,019 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Lieber Schoolman (President), Benjamin Lieber Schoolman (Director) and Jessica Helene Schoolman (Secretary).
What does Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.