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Livermore Lab Foundation

Open the Door to the Future

Livermore, CA   |  https://livermorelabfoundation.org

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Mission

To advance scientific knowledge and inspire the next generation of science and technology leaders by leveraging philanthropic investments in world-class research, education, and innovation at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Ruling year info

2016

Executive Director

Sally Allen

Main address

7000 East Ave B661, L-794

Livermore, CA 94550 USA

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EIN

81-2567763

NTEE code info

Public Foundations (T30)

Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (U05)

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Neurodegenerative Disease Research

Since 2019, LLF has sought to leverage LLNL’s computing,
bioengineering, and biosciences core competencies to
accelerate collective efforts to diagnose, understand,
and treat neurodegenerative diseases like Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and
Parkinson’s. With support from partners like the ALS CURE
Project and our generous donor community, we’ve seeded
nearly $1-million in early-stage research projects focused
on biomarker identification, disease mechanisms, genetic
influences, and therapeutic interventions.

LLF’s early investments in ALS-related projects have yielded
important insights into the many neurological diseases
affecting a growing portion of our aging population.

Population(s) Served
Adults

LLF works to leverage LLNL’s capabilities and expertise to address climate resilience solutions. LLF funded a groundbreaking LLNL study, Getting to Neutral, that identified a robust suite of technologies to help California become carbon neutral – and ultimately carbon negative – by 2045. To ensure a timely and and responsible approach to the state of California's carbon capture and storage opportunities, LLF funded a comprehensive follow-on report, Permitting Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in California, to help understand the current regulatory environment and recommend efficiencies. In Fall 2021, LLF and LLNL launched the Carbon Cleanup Initiative (CCI). This science toolkit features a website and targeted classroom lessons designed to serve as a relevant, public resource on climate resilience, carbon neutrality and mitigation.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Since our inception, LLF has worked closely with
our colleagues at Lawrence Livermore National Lab
to support unique educational and professional
STEM experiences for high school through
postdoctoral students. With a special focus on
students historically excluded from many STEM
disciplines, LLF connects young people with the
Lab’s world-class innovation, technology, and
research capabilities through meaningful hands on learning experiences and fellowships. Working
closely with nationally recognized Lab mentors
on research projects with real-world applications,
our students gain exposure to opportunities that
position them for continued learning and success in
their chosen STEM fields.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents
Young adults

Where we work

Our results

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How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of new donors

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Totals By Year
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Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of donors retained

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Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The Livermore Lab Foundation fuels scientific discovery and technological innovation through its philanthropic partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

LLFs key program focus areas include:
Advancing the Understanding of Neurodegenerative Disease
Accelerating Climate Resilience and Carbon Removal
Igniting Innovation in Fusion Energy Research
Inspiring the Next Generation of Science and Technology Leaders
research.

In essence, the Livermore Lab Foundation serves as a vital bridge, connecting LLNL's groundbreaking science with the communities it impacts, and paving the way for a brighter, more innovative future.

The Livermore Lab Foundation deploys multiple strategies to achieve its ambitious goals of bolstering scientific research and inspiring future STEM leaders. Some of those strategies include the following:

1. Cultivating partnerships: Partnering with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), as well as universities, corporations, and other non-profits amplifies our reach and impact. LLF actively seeks and nurtures collaborations that help support LLNL's research and educational initiatives.
2. Engaging Donors: Building strong relationships with individual and organizational donors ensures financial stability and allows LLF to fund essential programs.
3. Investing in the Future: Funding fellowships and research stipends for diverse students at various levels attracts top talent to pursue careers in STEM fields relevant to LLF's focus areas. Pairing experienced scientists with aspiring researchers fosters knowledge transfer and career guidance, building a robust future workforce.

By using these strategies, LLF plays a crucial role in amplifying the impact of LLNL's scientific endeavors, cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, and building a more informed and engaged society that values the power of science for a better future.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Livermore Lab Foundation

Board of directors
as of 03/18/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dona Crawford

Greg Suski

Catharine Baker

Michael Carter

Brett Henrikson

Emily Wu

Kim Budil

Anantha Krishnan

Charlene Zettel

Carolyn Zerkle

June Yu

Lori Souza

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/18/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/11/2024

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Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.