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Prevent Mental Illness, One Month at a Time

Alison describes her family’s journey, how the loss of her loved one led to the powerful decision to donate his brain to research, and how that gift continues to drive life-changing discoveries in mental health and brain science.

When you give monthly, you join a community of courageous and constant supporters- The Brain Trust.

Each trustee (that's what we call our supporters)...

  • Believes in the power of brain research to uncover the root causes of mental illness
  • Honors the life and generosity of people who have donated their brain
  • Is hungry for a scientific breakthrough?
Sound like you? Join the Brain Trust

As a collective, the Brain Trust builds a strong foundation of reliable financial support that makes cutting-edge brain research possible.

Ways to Get Involved

We’re building a future where every mind has a chance to thrive but we can’t do it alone.
Whether you give, advocate, or connect others to the cause, you’re helping create the future of mental health.

Explore our non-cash giving options and give in the way that works best for you. Download Cash Free Giving Guide.

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One Time Gift

Make an immediate impact, your donation fuels breakthrough discoveries in mental health.

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Give Monthly

Power progress every day. Your steady support drives lasting change.

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Honor Someone

Give in tribute to someone you love and help protect future minds in their name.

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Phone or Mail

Prefer a personal touch? We’ll help you make your gift your way.

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Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

Use your DAF to accelerate science and prevention, a smart, lasting way to give.

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Gift of Stock

Turn your investments into impact. Donate stock to advance lifesaving brain research.

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Legacy Investors

Create a legacy that outlives you, invest in the science of prevention for generations ahead.

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Stay in the Know

Be part of the movement. Get stories, discoveries, and updates that bring hope to life.

Three Reasons to invest in LIBD...

Brain Donor Program

Provide hope in a time of grief by supporting the 300+ families who chose to donate their loved one's brain to mental health research every year.  Their sacred decision is building a legacy of a future free from mental illness.

Research Root Causes

Support the research of 100+ scientists searching for the root cause of schizophrenia, depression, PTSD and suicide. We are pioneering the quest to understand and treat mental illnesses, with 530+ scientific discoveries thus far we are on the right path.

Treatment and Cures

Invest in new treatment options and cure for schizophrenia, depression, PTSD and other serious mental illness. Powered by innovative technologies and chemical experts, 4 potential treatment options are already being tested with more discoveries just around the corner.

We envision a world free from mental illness.

Millions of people are impacted by a severe mental illness. Every year one out of five people will experience a major mental health issue which can ripple to impact financial, relationship and medical wellbeing. Mental illness is not new, yet we still do not fully understand why it happens.
That’s where the Lieber Institute for Brain Development (LIBD) comes in. We believe the brain itself holds the keys to understanding mental illness. We will not stop exploring the brain until we understand the root causes of severe mental illness and options that treat, cure and prevent the disorders.

You can be a part of the work.

Become a Trustee*, Today!

* Trustees receive benefits such as monthly news on brain research, invitations to events and more!