Private foundation · Asheville, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Lb Research and Education
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 25 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | $20K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Peter marks · asheville · 8287071640 · inquiries@thelbfoundation.org
- What to send
- 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 The following information may be outdated.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.
- Limits
- 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
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Constantine AthanasuleasDirector
- Mark DohertyTreasurer
- Gia BuckbergSecretary
- Nicole BuckbergPresident
- Larry MeyerDirector
- Elyse WymanDirector
- Patricia FulkersonDirector
- Art PodellDirector
- Peter MarksExecutive director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $20K |