Lundbeck US Charitable Fund
The Lundbeck US Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Deerfield, Illinois. It supports organizations and programs dedicated to brain health, including work that supports people and families affected by brain diseases, strengthens community systems for disease education and care, and advances innovation.
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Lundbeck US Charitable Fund gave $1.6M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $137K), mostly in Illinois. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,639,800
- -55.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $136,650
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,400
- Total assets
- $3,742,312
- -28.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lundbeck US Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Fund states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its contribution materials distinguish charitable donations—generally for a designated 501(c)(3), charitable in purpose, and without meaningful tangible benefits in exchange—from sponsorships, which typically support an event and include sponsor benefits. The stated process for an approved request includes signing and returning a Letter of Agreement and providing electronic banking information. The filing lists no deadlines or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Lundbeck Us Contributions
Mailing address: 6 Parkway North, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 282-1000
Website: https://lundbeck.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Lundbeck US Charitable Fund
Who Lundbeck US Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rush University Medical Center ($700K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 92 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund describes itself as an active supporter of organizations in Chicagoland. In 2025, 71% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois; 19% went to New Jersey, 6% to Wisconsin, and 2% each to Ohio and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lundbeck US Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $94K; repeat grants $167K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 586% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 726% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $239K (2022) to $3.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Improve Health of Individuals and Communities We Serve | $700,000 |
| American Headache Society Mt Royal, NJ | Dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by migraine and other headache disorders through research, education, and advocacy. | $319,500 |
| Erie Family Health Centers Chicago, IL | Provide fast access to wraparound services for food, transportation, housing, employment and substance abuse treatment programs. | $250,000 |
| National Headache Foundation Chicago, IL | Enhance the lives of people living with migraine disease and headache disorders | $100,000 |
| Rare Epilepsy Network Cedarburg, WI | Dedicated to improving outcomes for people with rare epilepsies through research, education, advocacy, and patient-centered support. | $100,000 |
| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Chicago, IL | To improve the lives of people living with mood disorders by providing hope, help,education, and support | $50,000 |
| Kellie Hotz K Hotz Consulting Inc Dublin, OH | Unrestricted | $34,800 |
| Danny Did Foundation Evanston, IL | Dedicated to preventing deaths caused by seizures and raising awareness about epilepsy and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). | $30,000 |
| Phrma Foundation Chicago, IL | Provide hope, help, support and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. | $25,000 |
| Hidden Truths Project Costa Mesa, CA | Uses the arts to raise awareness about epilepsy and empower individuals with visible and invisible disabilities. | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,742,312 | $191,880 | $1,665,535 | $1,639,800 | 12 | $1,654,800 | $181,145 | $228,078 |
| 2024 | $5,215,967 | $390,311 | $3,746,972 | $3,720,254 | 18 | $3,735,254 | $378,593 | $373,027 |
| 2023 | $8,572,628 | $195,405 | $2,633,646 | $2,606,536 | 22 | $2,621,536 | $183,295 | $519,120 |
| 2022 | $11,010,869 | $1,690 | $264,585 | $238,900 | 20 | $253,900 | — | $549,336 |
| 2021 | $11,273,764 | — | $342,564 | $326,000 | 20 | $333,909 | — | $562,295 |
| 2020 | $11,616,328 | $30,005 | $1,109,340 | $1,084,000 | 16 | — | $21,823 | $591,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lundbeck US Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $228K 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
The Fund’s stated purpose is to support organizations dedicated to brain health. Its giving strategy includes supporting community-led interventions, addressing gaps in care through community collaboration, and accelerating progress for the future. It identifies Chicagoland and mental health care as areas of particular community focus, and names military and veteran communities among the populations it seeks to support.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Rush University Medical Center describes its mission as improving health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. The American Headache Society says it works to improve care and lives for people with headache disorders; the National Headache Foundation describes work to help people with headache thrive through medical understanding, community engagement, and other supports. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance says it provides hope, support, and education for people with mood disorders. The Danny Did Foundation describes its work as raising awareness of epilepsy and SUDEP and preventing seizure-related deaths.
Grantmaking
The Fund reported 12 grants totaling $1,639,800 in 2025. Awards ranged from $500 to $700,000, with a median grant of $42,400. It reported 18 grants totaling $3,720,254 in 2024 and 22 grants totaling $2,606,536 in 2023.
Notable 2025 grants included $700,000 to Rush University Medical Center, $319,500 to the American Headache Society, $250,000 to Erie Family Health Centers, and $100,000 each to the National Headache Foundation and Rare Epilepsy Network. Other recipients included the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance ($50,000), Danny Did Foundation ($30,000), and NAMI National ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Molly Poarch as president, John Messina as vice president, Thomas Forrester as secretary, Tamara Cain as treasurer, and John Spinnato as director.
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund is led by Molly Poarch, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Molly Poarch
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Spinnato
Director
On filings since 2020
$14K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Thomas Forrester
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Messina
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tamara Cain
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Marija Simin Geertsen (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Nick Olivares (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Douglas Williamson (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Molly Brennan (2020–2021) — Charitable Donation Officer
- Former: Sally Benjamin Young (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jody McKeown (2020) — Treasurer
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 $15K, to John Spinnato (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lundbeck US Charitable Fund
How much does Lundbeck US Charitable Fund give each year?
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund gave $1.6M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.7M across 18 grants.
What is Lundbeck US Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $42,400, and its average grant was $136,650, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lundbeck US Charitable Fund that year got $94K on average.
Where does Lundbeck US Charitable Fund give grants?
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (19%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does Lundbeck US Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Lundbeck US Charitable Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lundbeck US Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Rush University Medical Center ($700,000), American Headache Society ($319,500) and Erie Family Health Centers ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lundbeck US Charitable Fund?
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $228K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lundbeck US Charitable Fund fund?
The Fund’s stated purpose is to support organizations dedicated to brain health. Its giving strategy includes supporting community-led interventions, addressing gaps in care through community collaboration, and accelerating progress for the future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lundbeck US Charitable Fund?
The Fund states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lundbeck US Charitable Fund's EIN?
Lundbeck US Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3778277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lundbeck US Charitable Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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