LBRB Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
LBRB Fund Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $513,278 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$513,278
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $427,529 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $347,000 | 9 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $427,529 | 15 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $513,278 | 5 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
LBRB Fund Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What LBRB Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $978 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,300 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Int'l Rescue Committee | Exclusively charitable, religious, educational, literary and scientific purposes | $500,000 |
| Individual | Exclusively charitable, religious, educational, literary and scientific purposes | $10,300 |
| GoFundMe | Exclusively charitable, religious, educational, literary and scientific purposes | $2,000 |
| RFPB Foundation | Exclusively charitable, religious, educational, literary and scientific purposes | $668 |
| Caring for Life | Exclusively charitable, religious, educational, literary and scientific purposes | $310 |
Officers and trustees
- Fareed Zakaria
- Andrew Berman
Questions people ask
Does LBRB Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LBRB Fund Inc give?
$513,278 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs LBRB Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Fareed Zakaria (Pres & Director) and Andrew Berman (Treas & Directo).
What does LBRB Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.