Private foundation · EIN 26-6703024 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical Research Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $165K total, median $20K. 14% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$165K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OK
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Miriam's HouseLynchburg, VAEnding Homelessness$65K
New Roads SchoolSanta Monica, CAEducation$30K
Eb Medical Research FoundationQuincy, MARelieve the suffering of children with epidermolysis bullosa.$25K
Grass Roots NeighborsPlaya del Rey, CAVolunteer Organization$20K
American Camp AssociationMartinsville, INCamp Programs$10K
University of Oregon DuckriseEugene, ORResearch Internship & Student Engagement$10K
B'nai Emunah SynagogueTulsa, OKEducation$5,000

By state: Virginia 1 · California 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Indiana 1 · Oregon 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical Research Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical Research Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical Research Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $165K across 7 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical Research Foundation give?

Virginia (1 grants), California (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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