The Lumber and Building Material Dealers Foundation (LBMDF) advances the educational and charitable programs of the NRLA, and maintains the LBMDF Educational Resource Center in Rensselaer, NY. As a not-for-profit, the LBMDF relies on donors like you to help us maintain excellence. We hope you will consider a gift to the LBMDF.

Download a brochure on NRLA and LBMDF giving opportunities.

LIFT Fund
The Lumber Industry Fund for Today (LIFT) was established to provide immediate financial assistance and peer support to NRLA members impacted by a fire or natural disaster resulting in a loss of shelter. To find out more or to give, please visit the LIFT website.

LBMDF Endowment for Education
This fund was established to support special or new education initiatives with the potential to benefit the entire NRLA membership. Find out more

LBMDF Endowment for the NRLA Educational Resource Center
This fund was established to support capital expenditures for upgrades to the NRLA Educational Resource Center.
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Suggested Giving Levels for Endowment Funds   
 
Unrestricted Gifts
Use your membership dues renewal form or contact the education department at the NRLA at 800 292-6752 to donate money to be spent where the Foundation has the greatest need.