Livermore Lab Foundation
The Livermore Lab Foundation advances scientific knowledge and inspires the next generation of science and technology leaders by leveraging philanthropic investments in world-class research, education, and innovation at lawrence livermore national laboratory.
Livermore Lab Foundation at a glance
In short: Livermore Lab Foundation gave $1.6M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $544K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,632,491
- +337.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $544,164
- +337.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $2,649,010
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Livermore Lab Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ($1.5M). Together the top 3 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 21 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Livermore Lab Foundation gives
- Giving grew 97% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $373K (2024) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Livermore, CA | Climate General, ALS, Roads to Removal | $1,470,297 |
| Scope 3 Inc Philadelphia, PA | Research to help develop standardized monitoring, reporting, & verification protocols for carbon dioxide removal pathways | $150,000 |
| Kern County Superintedent of Schools Bakersfield, CA | Roads to Removal | $12,194 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,649,010 | $3,178,351 | $2,791,692 | $1,632,491 | 3 | $7,359 |
| 2024 | $2,210,730 | $1,261,692 | $1,708,143 | $373,128 | 3 | $20,363 |
| 2023 | $2,617,072 | $3,096,016 | $1,986,768 | $1,350,023 | 4 | $2,027 |
| 2022 | $1,471,433 | $2,120,428 | $1,334,901 | $830,549 | 6 | $383 |
| 2021 | $688,193 | $705,802 | $997,424 | $440,000 | 5 | $5 |
| 2020 | $1,046,618 | $1,887,400 | $1,083,043 | $725,000 | 3 | $21 |
About Livermore Lab Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Livermore Lab Foundation is a public charity, based in Livermore, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Livermore Lab Foundation is led by Sally Allen, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally Allen
Executive Director
Executive Director → Officer, 2021
Officer → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $171K (2025)
Dona Crawford
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Henrikson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catharine Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Suski
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
Treasurer & Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Carter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anantha Krishnan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Zettel
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Zerkle
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
June Yu
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Budil
Director & Executive Officio
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Tulk
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Souza
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Emily Wu (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Craig Leasure (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Koonce (2020) — Director
- Former: William Goldstein (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $171K, to Sally Allen (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Livermore Lab Foundation
How much does Livermore Lab Foundation give each year?
Livermore Lab Foundation gave $1.6M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $373K across 3 grants.
What is Livermore Lab Foundation's typical grant size?
Livermore Lab Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $544,164, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Livermore Lab Foundation give grants?
Livermore Lab Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (9%).
Does Livermore Lab Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Livermore Lab Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Livermore Lab Foundation?
Livermore Lab Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is Livermore Lab Foundation's EIN?
Livermore Lab Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2567763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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