L Brands Foundation
L Brands Foundation is a public charity based in Columbus, Ohio, formed in 1993. It supports charitable organizations focused on women, children, and education.
L Brands Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to L Brands Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 East Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 251-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who L Brands Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 112 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2023 grant went to the Columbus Foundation in Columbus, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How L Brands Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $640K (2022) to $34.6M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Advancing Philanthropy | $9,976,871 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $107,607 | $10,129,871 | $9,976,871 | 1 | $107,607 |
| 2022 | $10,022,264 | $134,670 | $905,640 | $640,000 | 18 | $134,670 |
| 2021 | $10,808,234 | $42,020,639 | $34,924,973 | $34,561,860 | 93 | $20,639 |
| 2020 | $3,717,568 | $8,043,679 | $7,690,579 | $7,525,037 | 132 | $43,679 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is “to support charitable organizations for women, children and education.” Its filing narrative describes focus areas that include empowering women, nurturing and mentoring children, improving education, and enriching the cultural arts.
In 2023, the foundation gave to the Columbus Foundation. The Columbus Foundation describes its mission as improving the community’s quality of life and strengthening the community for the benefit of all residents.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $9,976,871. The recipient was the Columbus Foundation in Columbus, Ohio, which received $9,976,871.
The foundation reported 18 grants totaling $640,000 in 2022 and 93 grants totaling $34,561,860 in 2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Timothy J Faber, Chair/Trustee; Douglas F Kridler, Secretary/Vice Chair/Trustee; Scott G Heitkamp, Treasurer/Trustee; and Ronak P Fields, President.
L Brands Foundation is led by Ronak P. Fields, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronak P. Fields
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Faber
Chair & Trustee
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee → Chair & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas F. Kridler
Secretary, Vice Chair & Trustee
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, Vice Chair & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott G. Heitkamp
Treasurer & Trustee
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Abigail S. Wexner (2020–2021) — Chair & Trustee
- Former: Alex Shumate (2020–2021) — Vice Chair & Trustee
- Former: Mary Beth Meuse (2020–2021) — Vice Chair & Trustee
- Former: Nancy J. Kramer (2020–2021) — Vice Chair & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 L Brands Foundation
What does L Brands Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is “to support charitable organizations for women, children and education.” Its filing narrative describes focus areas that include empowering women, nurturing and mentoring children, improving education, and enriching the cultural arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from L Brands Foundation?
L Brands Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does L Brands Foundation make grants?
The reported 2023 grant went to the Columbus Foundation in Columbus, Ohio.
What is L Brands Foundation's EIN?
L Brands Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1387703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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