RICHARD LOUNSBERY FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$4.0M+2% YoY
Grants
54
Median Grant
$38K
Organizations Funded
70
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Richard Lounsbery Foundation aims to enhance national strengths in science and technology and has a long-standing priority in Franco-American scientific cooperation. The foundation supports research that connects groups outside the US and American science; joint international research between nations in conflict; science and technology components of US policy issues; elementary and secondary science and math education; historical studies and contemporary assessments of key trends in the natural sciences; and start-up assistance for establishing research infrastructure.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Major grantees include American Museum of Natural History, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of International Education, French Académie des Sciences. $3,882,800 in grants in 2023 with 53 awards. Administers The Richard Lounsbery Award for young French and American scientists in biology and medicine.
How to Apply
Proposals should be no more than ten pages all inclusive of cover sheet, proposal, narrative biographies and budget. All proposals should be submitted electronically as one PDF to foundation@rlounsbery.org. Proposals longer than ten pages will be returned without review.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.0M
Grants
54
Median
$38K
States
13
$3.9M
Grants
53
Median
$60K
States
13
$3.6M
Grants
57
Median
$15K
States
14
Grant Size Distribution
$38K
Typical Grant (Median)
$3K
Smallest
$15K
25th Pctile
$119K
75th Pctile
$399K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $15K and $119K.
Largest Recent Grants
$399K
2024
AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
PA · AMERICAS SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTIONARIES: PROGRAMMING TO CELEBRATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
$250K
2024
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE PRESIDENCY & CONGRESS
DC · CELEBRATING AMERICAN INNOVATION OVER THE PAST 250 YEARS
$250K
2024
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
DC · UNDERSTANDING AND STRENGTHENING US-LATIN AMERICA EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE FROM A PUBLIC DIPLOMACY PERSPECTIVE
$210K
2024
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TEACHERS COLLEGE
NY · 1776: SEEDTIME OF AMERICAN EDUCATION - PROGRAMMING TO CELEBRATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
$200K
2024
ALUMNUSB (UNIVERSIDAD SIMON BOLIVAR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC)
MA · INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION PROJECT FOR EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS FROM ARGENTINA, URUGUAY, CHILE AND BOLIVIA IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.