Ralph Landau Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ralph Landau Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$95.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 46 | $87.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 50 | $95.6 million |
How to apply
Ralph Landau Foundation 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 Ralph Landau Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $3.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $972,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $405,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $111,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Foundation | Shinecock Bay Restoration Program Phase IV | $1.2 million |
| Science History Institute | Going Digital to Go Global Initiative | $850,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Establish the Maze-Landeau Fellowships & Graduate Fund for Excellence Endowment for the benefit of the School of Marine & Atmoshpheric Sciences | $800,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University Annual Giving | Annual giving Class of '79 | $400,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Support the DNALC NYC Partner Program with NYC Public Schools | $375,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Mihgua Zhang Faculty Career Catalyst Award for the Benefit of the School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences | $150,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Maze-Landeau Fellowship & Graduate Student Funds for the benefit of the School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences | $100,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Dean's Advisory Council Endowed Professorship for the Benefit of the School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences | $100,000 |
| Cornell University | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Annual Fund (Aquavet Program) | $96,250 |
| Americans in Wartime Experience | Voices of Freedom Project | $92,500 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | The Centre Valbio Community Health Team Fund in Madagascar | $85,500 |
| Science History Institute | Support European office activities | $82,000 |
| Cornell University | 2023 Aquavet Program | $65,402 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Annual giving | $60,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Double Helix Medal | $30,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Women's Partnership for Science | $25,000 |
| Atlantic Marine Conservation Society | Annual giving | $20,000 |
| Dolan Dna Learning Center | Annual giving | $20,000 |
| Caring House Inc | Annual giving | $15,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Annual giving | $15,000 |
| Science History Institute | Marie Curie Giving Circle - Annual giving | $15,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium | Annual giving | $12,500 |
| New York Marine Rescue Center | Annual giving | $12,500 |
| American Farmland Trust | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Boxerwood Education Association | Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden | $10,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Annual giving - Main Lab | $10,000 |
| Smithtown Hunt | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Women's Leadership Council Fund | $10,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Asac Foundation | Annual giving | $7,500 |
| Shenandoah Valley Conservancy | Annual giving | $7,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Engineering Annual Giving Fund | $7,500 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Princeton Prospect Foundation | Annual giving | $4,000 |
| Horses in the Hood | Annual giving | $3,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Trustees' Council of Penn Women Fund | $3,000 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Montebello Volunteer Fire Department | Annual giving | $1,500 |
| Trustees Princeton University Friends of Outdoor Action | Friends of Outdoor Action | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie J Landeau
- Robert Maze
- Alysia Knobel
Questions people ask
Does Ralph Landau Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ralph Landau Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ralph Landau Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurie J Landeau (President), Robert Maze (VP & Secretary) and Alysia Knobel (Treasurer).
What does Ralph Landau Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and environment and conservation.