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The Lightspeed Foundation

Princeton, NJ β€’ $2.1B Assets β€’ 2024 Data

94
Approachability Score
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At a Glance

The Lightspeed Foundation is a major health-focused philanthropic organization with $2.1 billion in assets, headquartered in Princeton, NJ. The foundation has established itself as a leading voice in health equity and social determinants of health, with a strong track record of supporting evidence-based research and policy initiatives.

With an impressive approachability score of 94/100, the foundation demonstrates exceptional openness to new applicants, particularly welcoming 23% new grantees annuallyβ€”well above the philanthropic sector average. Their commitment to expanding their grantee network reflects a strategic focus on discovering innovative approaches to health challenges.

The foundation's giving strategy has evolved significantly, particularly post-2020, with increased emphasis on health equity (42% of total giving) and social determinants of health. They maintain a national geographic focus while showing growing investment in Southeast states and rural health initiatives, demonstrating responsiveness to emerging health disparities.

Under the leadership of CEO Dr. Jane Smith and President Richard Carlson, the foundation awarded a record $356M in grants in 2023, supporting 342 organizations with a median grant size of $125K. Their funding spans from $50K community initiatives to multi-million dollar research partnerships with institutions like Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

NTEE Code Distribution

E - Health 42%
P - Human Services 28%
X - Religion 15%
A - Arts 8%
B - Education 7%

Recent Grant Recipients

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Health Equity Research
$2.4M
Georgetown University
Policy Development
$1.8M
Trust for America's Health
Community Health
$750K

Grant Statistics

$125K
Median Grant Size
23%
% New Grantees
342
Total Grants (2024)
National
Geographic Focus

Key People

Last updated: January 2025
Leadership
Dr. Jane Smith
President & CEO
Michael Johnson
Chief Program Officer
Board of Directors
Robert Wilson
Board Chair
Dr. Angela Brown
Board Member
David Lee
Board Member
Advisory Council
Dr. Karen Martinez
Senior Advisor
Thomas Chen
Policy Advisor

Current Funding Opportunities

Last updated: January 2025

Health Equity Research Initiative

Open Now

Supporting research projects that address health disparities and promote equitable access to healthcare across underserved communities. Focus areas include social determinants of health, community-based interventions, and policy research.

Award Range:
$50K - $500K
Duration:
1-3 years
LOIs Due By:
December 15, 2025
Application Deadline:
March 15, 2026
Expected Awards:
25-30 grants

Community Health Leadership Program

By Invitation Only

Investing in emerging leaders working to strengthen community health systems. This program supports innovative approaches to building local health capacity, training community health workers, and developing sustainable health programs.

Award Range:
$75K - $200K
Duration:
2 years
Application Opens:
February 1, 2026
Expected Awards:
15-20 grants

Policy Innovation Challenge

2024 Cycle Complete

Annual competition supporting bold policy solutions to improve population health outcomes. Projects focus on developing, testing, and scaling evidence-based policy interventions that address systemic health challenges.

Award Range:
$100K - $750K
Duration:
18 months
Awards Announced:
September 2025
Recipients:
12 organizations

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Intelligent Match Analysis

Mission Alignment
98% Match
Grant Size Match
βœ“ Perfect Range
Provides grants $100K - $200K
Approachability Score
8/10

Insight: This foundation shows 87% preference for first-time applicants in your NTEE category within the past 2 years.

Comparable Grantees

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver
85% Similar to Your Non-Profit
YWCA of Greater Cleveland
80% Similar
United Way of Central Texas
78% Similar

These organizations received grants from 23 shared funders.

Historical Trends (2014-2024)

NTEE Code Distribution Changes

2014-2018 Average
E - Health
35%
P - Human Services
25%
B - Education
20%
X - Religion
12%
2020-2024 Average
E - Health
42% ↑
P - Human Services
28% ↑
B - Education
15% ↓
X - Religion
15% ↑

Trend: Significant shift toward health equity and social determinants of health post-2020. Education funding decreased as foundation focused more on health disparities.

New vs. Existing Grantee Ratio

2014-2015
18%
New grantees
2016-2017
21%
New grantees
2018-2019
19%
New grantees
2020-2021
27%
New grantees
2022-2024
23%
New grantees

Insight: Foundation increased openness to new grantees during 2020-2021, likely due to COVID-19 response needs. Current 23% rate remains above historical average.

Geographic Distribution Evolution

2014-2016
Northeast35%
Southeast20%
West25%
Midwest15%
Southwest5%
2018-2020
Northeast30%
Southeast28%
West22%
Midwest12%
Southwest8%
2022-2024
Northeast25% ↓
Southeast32% ↑
West20% ↓
Midwest15% β†’
Southwest8% ↑

Geographic Shift: Increased focus on Southeast states, particularly rural health initiatives. Northeast presence decreased as foundation prioritized underserved regions.

Grant Volume & Size Trends

$2.8B
Total Awarded
2014-2024
3,247
Total Grants
10-year period
$125K
Current Median
↑ from $85K (2014)
342
Annual Grants
↑ from 289 (2014)
Year-over-Year Grant Distribution
2020
$312M
385 grants
2021
$298M
367 grants
2022
$289M
341 grants
2023
$305M
356 grants
2024
$278M
342 grants

Grantee Analysis

Key insights into recipient patterns
American Public Health Association
Partnership since 2016 β€’ 8 years
$4.2M
Total awarded
12 grants across multiple programs Core Partner
Center for Health Care Strategies
Partnership since 2017 β€’ 7 years
$3.8M
Total awarded
9 grants focused on Medicaid innovation Strategic Partner
Trust for America's Health
Partnership since 2018 β€’ 6 years
$2.9M
Total awarded
7 grants in public health policy Trusted Partner
PolicyLink
Partnership since 2019 β€’ 5 years
$2.1M
Total awarded
6 grants in health equity advocacy Long-term Partner

Form 990s (Tax Returns)

Form 990 - Tax Year 2024

Filed: November 2025 β€’ 68 pages

$2.14B
Net Assets
guidestar.org
Form 990 - Tax Year 2023

Filed: November 2024 β€’ 65 pages

$2.08B
Net Assets
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Form 990 - Tax Year 2022

Filed: November 2023 β€’ 63 pages

$1.95B
Net Assets
guidestar.org
Form 990 - Tax Year 2021

Filed: November 2022 β€’ 61 pages

$1.89B
Net Assets
guidestar.org

Annual Reports & Other Documents

2024 Annual Report

"Building a Culture of Health: Progress & Impact"

Published: August 2025 β€’ 48 pages

ls.org
2023 Annual Report

"Advancing Health Equity Through Partnership"

Published: July 2024 β€’ 44 pages

ls.org
2022 Annual Report

"Leading with Equity in Times of Crisis"

Published: June 2023 β€’ 52 pages

ls.org

Recent News & Updates

Latest organization updates from web sources

Lightspeed Foundation Announces $50 Million Investment in Health Equity Research

The foundation launches a new multi-year initiative to address systemic health disparities through community-based research partnerships and policy advocacy.

December 12, 2024 ls.org

The Lightspeed Foundation CEO Discusses Rural Health Crisis

In an exclusive interview, CEO Richard Carlson outlines the foundation's strategic approach to addressing healthcare access challenges in rural America.

November 28, 2024 modernhealthcare.com

Lightspeed Foundation Awards $15M to Combat Health Misinformation Initiative

Eight organizations receive funding to develop evidence-based strategies for countering health misinformation in underserved communities.

November 15, 2024 ls.org

Study: Lightspeed Foundation-Funded Programs Show Significant Reduction in Health Disparities

New research published in Health Affairs demonstrates measurable improvements in health outcomes across 12 foundation-supported community health initiatives.

October 30, 2024 healthaffairs.org

Lightspeed Foundation Annual Report: Record $356M Awarded in 2024

The foundation's 2024 annual report highlights significant investments in community health infrastructure and policy research, marking the highest annual grant total in organization history.

August 14, 2024 ls.org

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