Richard K Lubin Family Foundation
The Richard K. Lubin Family Foundation is a private family foundation in Greater Boston focused on education, medical research and clinical care, and arts & culture. The site states grant proposals are by invitation only and provides staff listings and contact email.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Massachusetts or New England nonprofits (or national institutions with local ties) working in education, medical research/clinical care, or arts & culture with demonstrated program impact and fiscal capacity.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with education, cancer research/clinical care, or arts and culture.
- • Established track record and financial/fiscal capacity to manage mid- to large-sized grants.
- • Existing local presence or partnerships in the Boston area or broader Massachusetts region.
- • Introductions or referrals from current grantees, trustees, or program staff.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts—about 88% of dollars—but the foundation made grants to organizations in 13 states, indicating a primarily state/regional footprint with occasional out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad portfolio (154 distinct recipients) across education, health, and arts; returning grantees are common but do not preclude a wide and diverse recipient base.
New Applicants
The website and application guidance state grants are by invitation only, which limits unsolicited entry, but roughly 19% of recipients in the latest year were new—suggesting occasional new entrants typically via relationships or referrals rather than an open public application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
