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| The '''Richard Lounsbery Foundation''' is a ] organization in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1959, to enhance national strengths in science and technology (in the ]) and to foster strong Franco-American cooperation |
The '''Richard Lounsbery Foundation''' is a ] organization located in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1959, to enhance national strengths in science and technology (in the ]) and to foster strong Franco-American cooperation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Lounsbery Foundation Giving |url=https://www.rlounsbery.org/giving |access-date=2020-01-18 |website=www.rlounsbery.org}}</ref> The foundation supports research projects, science education, key scientific policy issues, and others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0237749Z:US|title=Richard Lounsbery Foundation Inc - Company Profile and News|website=www.bloomberg.com|access-date=2019-10-31}}</ref> | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| The foundation was set up from the Lounsbery family's wealth which derived from the |
The foundation was set up from the Lounsbery family's wealth which derived from the business activities of ], grandson of ] and the grandfather of ].<ref name=RLF>{{cite web|year=2019|title=EARLY ANTECEDENTS|url=https://www.rlounsbery.org/history/default.htm|publisher=Richard Lounsbery Foundation|access-date=6 December 2020}}</ref> It was founded in 1959 and has had charitable status since 1960.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bigdatabase.com/Big-DB/USFoundation-profiles/RICHARD%20LOUNSBERY%20FOUNDATION%20INC-136081860.HTML|title=BIG Online: US Foundation Summary|website=www.bigdatabase.com|access-date=2019-10-31}}</ref> In 1967, after Richard Lounsbery's death, Vera Lounsbery, Richard Lounsbery's wife, and the family attorney, Alan F. McHenry, established the goals of the foundation.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rlounsbery.org/history|title=Foundation History|website=www.rlounsbery.org|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> McHenry became the first president of the foundation in 1980.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/17/obituaries/alan-f-mchenry-foundation-officer-78.html|title=Alan F. McHenry Obituary|website=www.nytimes.com|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> McHenry's son, Richard, currently serves on the foundation's board of directors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rlounsbery.org/rmchenry|title=Richard McHenry|website=www.rlounsbery.org|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> | ||
| == Leadership == | == Leadership == | ||
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| | Alan F. McHenry, President || 1980{{ndash}}1993 | | Alan F. McHenry, President || 1980{{ndash}}1993 | ||
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| ],<ref name=RLF/> President || 1993{{ndash}}2002 | ||
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| ],<ref name=":0" /> President|| 2002{{ndash}}2014 | ||
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| ],<ref name=":0" /> Chairman|| 2014{{ndash}}2017 | ||
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| | Jesse H. Ausubel, Chairman || 2017{{ndash}}{{nbsp|4}} | | Jesse H. Ausubel, Chairman || 2017{{ndash}}{{nbsp|4}} | ||
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| | Jesse H. Ausubel || Chairman | | Jesse H. Ausubel || Chairman | ||
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| | ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rlounsbery.org/sabatini|title=D. Sabatini|website=www.rlounsbery.org|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> || Vice- |
| ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rlounsbery.org/sabatini|title=D. Sabatini|website=www.rlounsbery.org|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> || Vice-chairman | ||
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| |June Yearwood | |June Yearwood | ||
| |Treasurer | |Treasurer | ||
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|Elizabeth Holleman Brown | ||
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| == Mission == | == Mission == | ||
| The Richard Lounsbery Foundation aims to enhance national strengths in science and technology through support of programs in the following areas: research that |
The Richard Lounsbery Foundation aims to enhance national strengths in science and technology through support of programs in the following areas: research that connects groups outside the US and American science; joint international research between nations in conflict; science and technology components of US policy issues; elementary and secondary science and math education, especially in New York City and Washington DC; historical studies and contemporary assessments of key trends in the natural sciences; and start-up assistance for establishing the infrastructure of research projects or new fields of research. Among international initiatives, the Foundation has a long-standing priority in French-American cooperation. | ||
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The Foundation generally provides seed money or partial support, rarely renews grants for continuing activities, does not normally fund endowments or capital equipment, and aims to achieve high impact by funding novel projects and forward-looking leaders. | ||
| The foundation takes a special interest in cooperative activities between French and American scholars. It may have been the first philanthropic organization to fund the ].<ref> Wikimedia Foundation</ref> A prospective Lounsbery grant in late 2004 accelerated Wikimedia to get ] approval as an educational foundation in April 2005. | The foundation takes a special interest in cooperative activities between French and American scholars. It may have been the first philanthropic organization to fund the ].<ref> Wikimedia Foundation</ref> A prospective Lounsbery grant in late 2004 accelerated Wikimedia to get ] approval as an educational foundation in April 2005. | ||
| The foundation's largest and most frequent grantees include the ], ], ], ], ], , and ]. | The foundation's largest and most frequent grantees include the ], ], ], ], ], , and the . | ||
| The foundation's recent giving history is published on their | |||
| ==Awards and grants== | ==Awards and grants== | ||
| Awards supported by the foundation include: | Awards supported by the foundation include: | ||
| * The ] in biology or medicine.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Richard Lounsbery Award|url=http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/richard-lounsbery-award.html|access-date=2021-12-08|website=www.nasonline.org}}</ref> | * The ] in biology or medicine.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Richard Lounsbery Award|url=http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/richard-lounsbery-award.html|access-date=2021-12-08|website=www.nasonline.org}}</ref> The Richard Lounsbery Award is an annual prize given to young (aged 45 and below) French and American scientists to recognize extraordinary scientific achievement in biology and medicine. It is administered in alternate years by the National Academy of Sciences and the French Académie des sciences. In addition to honoring scientific excellence, the Award is intended to stimulate research and encourage reciprocal scientific exchanges between the United States and France. The Richard Lounsbery Award was established by Vera Lounsbery in memory of her husband, Richard Lounsbery, in 1978. | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:05, 23 December 2024
U.S. philanthropic organisation | |
| Abbreviation | RLF |
|---|---|
| Type | Philanthropic organization |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Chairman | Jesse H. Ausubel |
| Key people |
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| Revenue | $2,959,461 (2016) |
| Expenses | $3,409,876 (2016) |
| Website | www.rlounsbery.org |
The Richard Lounsbery Foundation is a philanthropic organization located in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1959, to enhance national strengths in science and technology (in the United States) and to foster strong Franco-American cooperation. The foundation supports research projects, science education, key scientific policy issues, and others.
History
The foundation was set up from the Lounsbery family's wealth which derived from the business activities of James Ben Ali Haggin, grandson of Ibrahim Ben Ali and the grandfather of Richard Lounsbery. It was founded in 1959 and has had charitable status since 1960. In 1967, after Richard Lounsbery's death, Vera Lounsbery, Richard Lounsbery's wife, and the family attorney, Alan F. McHenry, established the goals of the foundation. McHenry became the first president of the foundation in 1980. McHenry's son, Richard, currently serves on the foundation's board of directors.
Leadership
| Alan F. McHenry, President | 1980–1993 |
| Frederick Seitz, President | 1993–2002 |
| David Abshire, President | 2002–2014 |
| William Happer, Chairman | 2014–2017 |
| Jesse H. Ausubel, Chairman | 2017– |
Board of Directors
| Jesse H. Ausubel | Chairman |
| David D. Sabatini | Vice-chairman |
| June Yearwood | Treasurer |
| Elizabeth Holleman Brown | Secretary |
| Maxmillian Angerholzer III | Director |
| Catherine Dulac | Director |
| Rose Gottemoeller | Director |
| Claire Max | Director |
| Richard J. McHenry | Director |
| Michael Shelley | Director |
Mission
The Richard Lounsbery Foundation aims to enhance national strengths in science and technology through support of programs in the following areas: research that connects groups outside the US and American science; joint international research between nations in conflict; science and technology components of US policy issues; elementary and secondary science and math education, especially in New York City and Washington DC; historical studies and contemporary assessments of key trends in the natural sciences; and start-up assistance for establishing the infrastructure of research projects or new fields of research. Among international initiatives, the Foundation has a long-standing priority in French-American cooperation.
The Foundation generally provides seed money or partial support, rarely renews grants for continuing activities, does not normally fund endowments or capital equipment, and aims to achieve high impact by funding novel projects and forward-looking leaders.
The foundation takes a special interest in cooperative activities between French and American scholars. It may have been the first philanthropic organization to fund the Wikimedia Foundation. A prospective Lounsbery grant in late 2004 accelerated Wikimedia to get US Internal Revenue Service approval as an educational foundation in April 2005.
The foundation's largest and most frequent grantees include the American Museum of Natural History, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of International Education, French Académie des Sciences, U.S. Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars, and the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress.
Awards and grants
Awards supported by the foundation include:
- The Richard Lounsbery Award in biology or medicine. The Richard Lounsbery Award is an annual prize given to young (aged 45 and below) French and American scientists to recognize extraordinary scientific achievement in biology and medicine. It is administered in alternate years by the National Academy of Sciences and the French Académie des sciences. In addition to honoring scientific excellence, the Award is intended to stimulate research and encourage reciprocal scientific exchanges between the United States and France. The Richard Lounsbery Award was established by Vera Lounsbery in memory of her husband, Richard Lounsbery, in 1978.
References
- ^ "Richard Lounsbery Foundation, Inc" (PDF). Foundation Center. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- "Richard Lounsbery Foundation Giving". www.rlounsbery.org. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "Richard Lounsbery Foundation Inc - Company Profile and News". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- ^ "EARLY ANTECEDENTS". Richard Lounsbery Foundation. 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- "BIG Online: US Foundation Summary". www.bigdatabase.com. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- ^ "Foundation History". www.rlounsbery.org. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "Alan F. McHenry Obituary". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "Richard McHenry". www.rlounsbery.org. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "D. Sabatini". www.rlounsbery.org. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "M. Angerholzer". www.rlounsbery.org. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "C. Dulac". www.rlounsbery.org. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "C. Max". www.rlounsbery.org. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- Benefactors Wikimedia Foundation
- "Richard Lounsbery Award". www.nasonline.org. Retrieved 2021-12-08.