The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 47 grants totaling $3,702,500 to charitable organizations, including college Jewish organizations, health-support organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation gave $3.7M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,702,500
- +28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,777
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $308,655
- -66.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (13 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Joseph Lubeck as the contact; forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Lubeck
Mailing address: 607 Hermatige Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 408-3442
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad at Cornell ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 110 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (50%), Pennsylvania (19%), Florida (11%), Tennessee (9%), and Ohio (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 47 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $97K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $36K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2023) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad at Cornell Ithica, NY | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Chop Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Hillel at Cornell Inc Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $286,000 |
| Vanderbilt Chabad Nashville, TN | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Jewish Community of Rostov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Belev Echad New York, NY | Charitable | $108,000 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel Nashville, TN | Charitable | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,655 | $3,100,000 | $3,702,605 | $3,702,500 | 47 | $3,702,605 | $28,516 |
| 2023 | $911,260 | $1,300,000 | $2,874,040 | $2,874,040 | 46 | $2,874,040 | $36,636 |
| 2022 | $2,485,300 | $5,600,000 | $3,114,700 | $3,114,700 | 17 | $3,114,700 | $64,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — 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 foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by those organizations, include assisting children and families facing illness or crisis (Chai Lifeline), supporting wounded IDF service members and their families (Belev Echad), and creating an inclusive environment for Jewish college students (Rutgers Hillel). Other grantees described work in areas including Jewish student life, community needs, and youth education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $3,702,500. Awards ranged from $3,600 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $1,000,000 to Chabad at Cornell, $600,000 to CHOP, $286,000 to Hillel at Cornell, $250,000 to Vanderbilt Chabad, and $200,000 to Cleveland Clinic. Other reported grants included $125,000 to Chai Lifeline, $110,000 to Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens, and $108,000 to Belev Echad.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Lubeck as president, Pamela Lubeck as treasurer, Rachel Lubeck as secretary, and Thomas Lubeck as director.
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation is led by Joseph Lubeck, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Lubeck
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Thomas Lubeck
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pamela Lubeck
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rachel Lubeck
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation
How much does The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation gave $3.7M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 46 grants.
What is The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $78,777, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Tampa, FL (4 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (47 grants).
Who are The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad at Cornell ($1,000,000), Chop ($600,000) and Hillel at Cornell Inc ($286,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation?
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation reported $309K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2799445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-escoll-lubeck-charitable-foundation-morg_876a4267d7c9412183d6ef287b5d315c
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