THE LB RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$7.8M
101 grants · $868K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$35K
typical mid grants · $20K–$75K
grant size
38%
supporter · 24/63 multi-year
repeat
$33.5M
Assets · 2020
63
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
PETER MARKS
Phone
8287071640
Deadlines
SEND A CONCEPT PAPER ANY TIME TO BE CONSIDERED IN A ROLLING QUARTERLY GRANTMAKING PROCESS.
How to Apply
ALL INQUIRIES SHOULD BE MADE IN THE FORM OF A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR FUNDING IDEA, 300-500 WORDS, EMAILED TO INQUIRIES@THELBFOUNDATION.ORG. APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES RECEIVED ANY OTHER WAY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MAIL. THE FOUNDATION'S PRIORITIES REMAIN IN DEVELOPMENT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MAY BE OUTDATED. BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE VIEW OUR LISTING AT GRANT DATABASES INCLUDING GRANTSTATION.COM FOR THE MOST UPDATED INFORMATION INCLUDING MORE SPECIFIC FUNDING PRIORITY DESCRIPTIONS, OR WRITE TO INQUIRIES@THELBFOUNDATION.ORG TO REQUEST THE CURRENT PRIORITIES STATEMENT. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, ACTIONABLE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION IN THESE AREAS AND LEGACY GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS HISTORICALLY SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE NOT PROVIDED TO/FOR: - INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, OR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES; - CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS SUCH AS FOR BUILDINGS, MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OR VEHICLES; - FILMS, VIDEOS, BOOKS, OR WEBSITES; OR - ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING EXPOSURE TO A RELIGIOUS FAITH AS PART OF RECEIVING A SOCIAL SERVICE OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. - DISASTER OR CRISIS RESPONSE AND RECOVERY, IF UNSOLICITED
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $528K | $4.5M | $3.5M | 3 |
| 2017 | $588K | $4.6M | $478K | 4 |
| 2018 | $850K | $3.5M | $420K | 6 |
| 2020 | $1.2M | $33.5M | $1.7M | 9 |
| 2022 | $1.6M | $33.4M | $1.2M | 26 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $35.7M | $-35K | 27 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $37.1M | $1.3M | 26 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 101 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$35K
Average
$77K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$420K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| PETER MARKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $78K |
| PATRICIA FULKERSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| ELYSE WYMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| LARRY MEYER | DIRECTOR | — |
| NICOLE BUCKBERG | PRESIDENT | — |
| GIA BUCKBERG | SECRETARY | — |
| MARK DOHERTY | TREASURER | — |
| CONSTANTINE ATHANASULEAS | DIRECTOR | — |
| ART PODELL | DIRECTOR | — |
| LOWELL OFFER | SECRETARY | — |
| GERALD D BUCKBERG | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — |
| SALEH SALEH | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (101 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $420,000 | RESEARCH | 2020 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $420,000 | MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $420,000 | MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $420,000 | MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $420,000 | RESEARCH | 2018 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $360,000 | RESEARCH | 2017 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATHENS, OH | $300,000 | RESEARCH | 2020 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $300,000 | RESEARCH | 2016 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $300,000 | MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $300,000 | MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $300,000 | MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $250,000 | RESEARCH | 2018 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $200,000 | RESEARCH | 2017 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $128,000 | RESEARCH | 2016 |
| AATS GRAHAM FOUNDATION | BEVERLY, MA | $100,000 | RESEARCHEDUCATION | 2016 |
| HARMONY PROJECT OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| HARMONY PROJECT OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| UCSF FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND | 2020 |
| BLALOCK FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| JUSTIN BLALOCK FOUNDATION | PLANO, TX | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2018 |
| HARMONY PROJECT OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| BLALOCK FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| YOUTH MENTORING CONNECTION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| FACE FORWARD INC | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| HARMONY PROJECT LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $75,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |