The Lb Research and Education Foundation
Historical FunderAsheville, North Carolina · EIN 95-4664361 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$37.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PETER MARKS |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 MERRIMON AVE 1042, ASHEVILLE NC 28801 |
| Phone | 8287071640 |
| INQUIRIES@THELBFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | 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 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MAY BE OUTDATED.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. |
| Deadlines | SEND A CONCEPT PAPER ANY TIME TO BE CONSIDERED IN A ROLLING QUARTERLY GRANTMAKING PROCESS. |
| 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Medical student scholarships | $420,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Medical student scholarships | $300,000 |
| Harmony Project of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Blalock Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Catalyst for Change | Big Timber, MT | General support | $60,000 |
| Oasis - a Haven for Women and Children | Paterson, NJ | General support | $50,000 |
| The Lime Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Youth Mentoring Connection | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Her Resiliency Network | Washington, DC | General support | $40,000 |
| Hack the Hood | Oakland, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| Uncommon Good | Claremont, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| Bay Area Video Coalition | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Nc | Asheville, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Empowered Network | New London, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| San Marcos Promise | San Marcos, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Baptist Health Care Foundation | Montgomery, AL | General support | $20,000 |
| Close Ties Leadership | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Doctors of the World | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing | Spring Creek, NV | General support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi | Memphis, TN | General support | $20,000 |
| Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa | Mission Hills, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| The Nicholas Center | Port Washington, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Southern Nevada Black Educators Initiative | North Las Vegas, NV | General support | $15,000 |
| Clever Communities | Norfolk, VA | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,525,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,545,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522729349100312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4664361
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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