CB Laub Family Foundation
CB Laub Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Potomac, Maryland. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including environmental and marine conservation, international maternal health, population planning, animal welfare, humanitarian aid, and food access.
CB Laub Family Foundation at a glance
In short: CB Laub Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,004,749
- +217.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +3900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,119
- -92.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $847,000
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to CB Laub Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Craig Laub as the contact and says to apply by mail. It lists no deadline and excludes arts, religious, or rightwing organizations from awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Craig Laub
Mailing address: 9512 Falls Bridge Lane, Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: (301) 915-4073
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CB Laub Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oceana ($200K). Together the top 10 received $822K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 160 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (29%), New York (26%), Massachusetts (21%), California (12%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CB Laub Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 393% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 437% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $204K (2022) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceana Washington, DC | Marine conservation | $200,000 |
| Pathfinder International Watertown, MA | International maternal health | $200,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Defending the environ- ment from polluters | $160,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Enforce environmental laws | $85,000 |
| EngenderHealth New York, NY | International maternal health | $68,000 |
| Population Action International Washington, DC | International population planning | $35,600 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Rockville, MD | Animal adoption low- cost vet services | $32,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | International Medical Care | $15,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Food for DC area poor | $15,000 |
| Coral Oakland, CA | Coral reef conservation | $10,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $847,000 | $828,639 | $1,009,407 | $1,004,749 | 40 | $1,009,407 | $823,981 | $230,816 |
| 2024 | $1,025,303 | $247,854 | $320,052 | $316,715 | 1 | $320,052 | $245,324 | $214,943 |
| 2023 | $1,103,121 | $23,822 | $215,305 | $213,100 | 40 | $213,100 | $155,536 | $166,739 |
| 2022 | $1,155,701 | $132,300 | $207,931 | $204,005 | 40 | $204,005 | $129,074 | $179,620 |
| 2021 | $1,231,332 | $150,538 | $207,842 | $207,150 | 39 | — | $149,846 | $191,505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CB Laub Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for marine conservation, international maternal health, environmental protection, population planning, animal adoption and veterinary services, medical care, food assistance, and humanitarian relief.
Among its grantees, Environmental Defense Fund describes its mission as preserving natural systems and finding practical solutions to environmental problems. Earthjustice says it uses law and partnerships to protect health, wildlife, clean energy, and the climate. Population Action International describes its work as advancing access to sexual and reproductive health. Montgomery County Humane Society says it works to end animal homelessness, and Capital Area Food Bank describes its mission as improving equitable access to food and opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $1,004,749. Grants ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median of $7,500. Among the larger awards were $200,000 each to Oceana for marine conservation and Pathfinder International for international maternal health; $160,000 to Environmental Defense Fund to defend the environment from polluters; and $85,000 to Earthjustice to enforce environmental laws. Other reported grants included $68,000 to EngenderHealth for international maternal health, $35,600 to Population Action International for international population planning, and $32,500 to Montgomery County Humane Society for animal adoption and low-cost veterinary services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Craig B. Laub is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
CB Laub Family Foundation is led by Craig B. Laub, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig B. Laub
President
President → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CB Laub Family Foundation
How much does CB Laub Family Foundation give each year?
CB Laub Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $317K across 1 grant.
What is CB Laub Family Foundation's typical grant size?
CB Laub Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $25,119, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CB Laub Family Foundation give grants?
CB Laub Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Massachusetts (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Rockville, MD (2 grants).
Does CB Laub Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on CB Laub Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are CB Laub Family Foundation's largest grantees?
CB Laub Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oceana ($200,000), Pathfinder International ($200,000) and Environmental Defense Fund ($160,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CB Laub Family Foundation?
CB Laub Family Foundation reported $847K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CB Laub Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for marine conservation, international maternal health, environmental protection, population planning, animal adoption and veterinary services, medical care, food assistance, and humanitarian relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CB Laub Family Foundation?
The filing lists Craig Laub as the contact and says to apply by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CB Laub Family Foundation's EIN?
CB Laub Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5826726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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