The Laub Foundation

ROCKY RIVER, OH EIN: 34-6526087

The Laub Foundation is a private family foundation incorporated in 1958 and based in Rocky River, Ohio. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting educational, cultural, and community-focused initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.1M

+0.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$234K

+1.1% YoY

Grant Count

58

-3.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+4.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laub Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation grants primarily for:

  • Scholarship programs of colleges and private schools
  • Cultural programs and arts initiatives
  • Youth agencies and youth development
  • Arts and culture
  • Elementary, secondary, and higher education
  • Human services
  • Community development

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects across multiple states, including:

  • Ohio
  • New York
  • New Hampshire
  • Kentucky
  • Washington, D.C.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

States

District of ColumbiaKentuckyNew HampshireNew YorkOhio

Cities

BereaBroadview HtsChardonClevelandCleveland HtsElyriaExeterGates MillsHunting ValleyKentKirtlandLakewoodLorainNew YorkNorth RidgevilleOberlinPainesvillePepper PikeRocky RiverShaker Heights

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Filing (2024):

  • Total Assets: $4,097,396 to $4,278,481
  • Total Annual Expenses: $300,794 to $315,949
  • Total Annual Revenue: $131,221 to $464,363
  • Investment Income and Dividends: $136,229 (FYE 10/2024)

Contact Information:

19655 Parklane Drive Rocky River, OH 44116-4220 Telephone: 216-621-1180

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$128K$255K$383K$511K2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$4,129,129$4,097,396$4,278,481
Revenue$335,209$131,221$464,363
Expenses$303,476$315,949$300,794
Qualifying Distributions$253,479$252,120$250,103
Net Investment Income$285,212$72,400$425,872
Distributable Amount$261,595$234,926$212,938

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$70K$141K$211K$281K64 grants201964 grants202064 grants202163 grants202261 grants202360 grants202458 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART$6KANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY$5KBEAUMONT SCHOOL$5KCLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF M…$5KCLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART-…$5KCLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATU…$5KCLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY$5KCOLLEGE OF WOOSTER$5KCUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMUNIT…$5KGILMOUR ACADEMY$5K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

250<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Cleveland Institute of Art ($6,000), Andrews Osborne Academy ($4,500), Beaumont School ($4,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY WILLOUGHBY, OHEDUCATIONAL GRANT$4,500
BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY BEREA, OHEDUCATIONAL GRANT$4,000
BEAUMONT SCHOOL CLEVELAND HTS, OHEDUCATIONAL GRANT$4,500
BECK CENTER LAKEWOOD, OHTHEATRICAL SUPPORT$3,000
BEREA COLLEGE BEREA, KYEDUCATIONAL GRANT$4,000
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE CLEVELAND, OHAID TO UNDERPRIVLEDGED YOUTH$3,000
CANDID MIDWEST NEW YORK, NYCOMMUNITY OUTREACH$2,000
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OHEDUCATIONAL GRANT$4,000
CITY CLUB FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OHCOMMUNITY OUTREACH$2,500
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART CLEVELAND, OHARTISTIC SUPPORT$6,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

  • Katherine C. Wolk (Trustee)
  • Lisa Roberts Mamone (Secretary)
  • Laurence A. Bartell (Trustee)
  • Charles Berry (Trustee)
  • Jordan Westropp (Trustee)

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

KATHERINE C WOLKTRUSTEE$9KCHARLES BERRYTRUSTEE$2KJORDAN WESTROPPTRUSTEE$2K

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
LISA ROBERTS MAMONESECRETARY1—
KATHERINE C WOLKTRUSTEE1$9,000
LAURENCE A BARTELLTRUSTEE1—
CHARLES BERRYTRUSTEE1$1,600
JORDAN WESTROPPTRUSTEE1$1,600

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo received a $20,000 grant from the Laub Foundation, demonstrating the foundation's support for cultural and educational institutions beyond its primary geographic focus areas.

Connecticut\u2019s Beardsley Zoo Receives $20,000 Grant from the Laub Foundation\

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Laub Foundation fund?

The foundation grants primarily for: • Scholarship programs of colleges and private schools • Cultural programs and arts initiatives • Youth agencies and youth development • Arts and culture • Elementary, secondary, and higher education • Human services • Community development

How do I apply for a grant from The Laub Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,500 to $6,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 64 grants in 2024, with a total giving amount of $234,000. Recent grantees include: • Hawken School ($4,500 educational grant) • Phillips Exeter Academy ($4,500 educational grant) • The Cleveland Orchestra ($4,500 educational grant) • Cleveland Museum of Art • Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo ($20,000 grant)

Where does The Laub Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports projects across multiple states, including: • Ohio • New York • New Hampshire • Kentucky • Washington, D.C.

What size grants does The Laub Foundation award?

In 2025, The Laub Foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $234K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Laub Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Laub Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Laub Foundation's EIN?

The Laub Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6526087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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