Lundbeck Us Charitable Fund
The Lundbeck US Charitable Fund is an independently managed nonprofit 501(c)(3) private foundation located in Deerfield, Illinois. Established in 2019, the Fund operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing brain health and transforming lives through charitable donations to organizations and programs aligned with its mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
-39.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+42.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$207K
+74.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund is dedicated to supporting organizations focused on brain health, whether their missions involve supporting individuals and families affected by brain diseases, building community support systems to improve disease education and care, or advancing innovation and new models for those affected by brain health conditions.
The Fund's giving strategy is organized around three complementary approaches:
Accelerate Ongoing Community Efforts — The Fund is an active advocate for organizations in Chicagoland, partnering with organizations that provide localized outreach, interventions, and support for at-risk communities, particularly in mental health care.
Advance Care for At-Risk Populations — Funding focuses on organizations addressing significant brain health needs of vulnerable populations, including veterans and military communities.
Support Innovation and Research — The Fund supports initiatives advancing new models and innovation in brain health.
Grantmaking
Recent grantmaking demonstrates support for organizations addressing mental health care, veteran mental health services, peer support programs, and specialized health initiatives for underserved populations.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York, and Ohio, with particular emphasis on Chicagoland and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,215,967
- Total Expenses: $3,746,972
- Total Revenues: $390,311
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $8.57 million
- Total Expenses: $2.63 million
- Total Revenues: $195,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,215,967 | $8,572,628 | $11,010,869 |
| Revenue | $390,311 | $195,405 | $1,690 |
| Expenses | $3,746,972 | $2,633,646 | $264,585 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,735,254 | $2,621,536 | $253,900 |
| Net Investment Income | $378,593 | $183,295 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $373,027 | $519,120 | $549,336 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Lundbeck Us Charitable Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLY POARCH | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JOHN MESSINA | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| THOMAS FORRESTER | SECRETARY | — | — |
| TAMARA CAIN | TREASURER | — | — |
| JOHN SPINNATO | DIRECTOR | — | $15,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025:**
Announced $225,000 donation to the National Headache Foundation for Operation Brainstorm™ Women in the Military Initiative, supporting navigation and outreach for women active-duty service members and veterans with headache disorders and migraine disease (February 2025)
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund Donates $225K to National Headache Foundation\u2019\Contributed nearly $300,000 to Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) to expand peer support services, train peer specialists, and increase education and awareness about mood disorders (March 2025)
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund Contributes Nearly $300K to Depression and Bipolar**2023:**
Awarded more than $4 million over three years to organizations addressing brain health needs of veterans, including RUSH's Road Home Program, The Headstrong Project, and Stop Soldier Suicide (November 2023)
MATTER announces cohort for Advancing Brain Health Innovation ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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