Strong Funding Growth The Lustgarten Foundation has recently secured significant financial support, including a $10 million gift from the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and a $1.5 million donation from The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation, demonstrating increasing donor confidence and potential for expanded fundraising initiatives.

Leadership Expansion The foundation has actively strengthened its governance with multiple high-profile appointments to its Board of Directors, including experts like Richard Barakat, MD, and industry leaders such as Aaron Kantoff and Scott Penberthy, indicating a strategic focus on expert guidance and partnership development.

Research Funding Focus As the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research worldwide, the foundation’s substantial annual revenue of $10 to $25 million presents opportunities to develop tailored funding solutions, grants, and sponsorships aligned with their research and clinical objectives.

Partnership Opportunities Recent collaborations, such as the partnership with Wine Enthusiast Magazine, highlight their openness to innovative partnerships that raise awareness and support fundraising efforts, presenting avenues for sponsorships, co-marketing, and community engagement initiatives.

Digital Engagement Potential Utilizing their existing tech stack, including HubSpot Analytics and Fundraise Up, offers prospects for integrating advanced marketing, donor management, and digital fundraising tools to enhance engagement, streamline donations, and expand outreach capabilities.