The Lubrizol Foundation

The mission of The Lubrizol Foundation is to complement and support the interests and values of The Lubrizol Corporation by awarding financial support to educational institutions and charitable organizations in communities primarily within the United States where Lubrizol operates major facilities (i.e. Greater Houston & Cleveland).

   2007 Annual Report  (18 pages, 520 kb)

   Audited Financial Statements  (10 pages, 200 kb)

  2007 Form 990  (18 pages, 1.5 mb)

The Lubrizol Foundation Application Process

Written applications of established nonprofit charitable organizations will be considered on a case by case basis. There are no application deadlines. Grants are not made for religious or political purposes, to individuals nor, generally, to endowments.

Grant proposals should include the following:

• a cover letter that summarizes the purpose of the request, signed by the executive officer of the organization or development office
• a narrative of specific information related to the subject of the request
• current audited financial statements and a specific project budget, if applicable
• documentation of the organization's Federal tax-exempt status, e.g., a copy of the 501(c)3 determination letter

Additional descriptive literature (e.g., an annual report, brochures etc.) that accurately characterizes the overall activities of the organization is appreciated. Upon review, further information may be requested including an interview and site visit.

Applicants will receive written notification of the decision on their proposal. An organization whose request has been declined will not be reconsidered for 12 months. Applicants are welcome to contact the Foundation office for further clarification of the foregoing requirements.