Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc
The Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its mission is to improve health by accelerating support for medical research through recognition of research excellence, advocacy, and education.
Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc gave $860K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $108K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $860,000
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $107,500
- +67.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $94,057,044
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the Albert Mary Lasker Foundation as the contact, specifies no particular form or materials, and states that there are no deadlines or restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Albert Mary Lasker Foundation
Mailing address: 405 Lexington Avenue 32Nd Flr Suite, New York, NY 10174
Phone: (212) 286-0222
Website: https://laskerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Research America ($50K). Together the top 2 received $60K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($800,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 18 grants of 42 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, New York. For 2024 grant dollars, the filing reports recipient-state shares of 41% in New York, 29% in Texas, 13% in Massachusetts, 12% in an unspecified state, and 6% in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $980K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $800,000 |
| Research America Alexandria, VA | Microgrant Program | $50,000 |
| American Physican Scientist Associa Westford, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,057,044 | $8,125,010 | $5,476,798 | $860,000 | 8 | $4,048,302 | $6,308,653 |
| 2023 | $92,972,371 | $4,768,052 | $5,503,485 | $900,700 | 14 | $4,072,073 | $3,342,696 |
| 2022 | $88,411,911 | $2,769,434 | $4,825,605 | $980,000 | 8 | $4,188,284 | $1,196,112 |
| 2021 | $103,375,040 | $9,011,982 | $4,843,853 | $850,500 | 10 | $3,360,413 | $6,439,189 |
| 2020 | $88,705,148 | $4,532,641 | $3,436,603 | $20,100 | 2 | — | $3,430,986 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve health by accelerating support for medical research through recognition of research excellence, advocacy, and education. Its Lasker Awards recognize contributions in basic or clinical research, special achievement, and public service on behalf of health and medical research. The foundation also says its programs educate the public, promote scientific collaboration, and advocate for a healthier world through medical research.
Its 2024 filing lists grants for medical research, clinical research, research awards, public service awards, a microgrant program, and general operating support. The filing does not identify the individual recipients by name. The named organizational recipients include Research America and the American Physician Scientist Association; the filing does not provide their mission statements.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $860,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest listed grants were $250,000 to an individual recipient in Texas for medical research; two grants of $125,000 each to individual recipients in New York for public service awards; and $100,000 grants to individual recipients for a research award and clinical research awards. Other listed grants were $50,000 to Research America for its microgrant program and $10,000 to the American Physician Scientist Association for general operating support.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2024 filing lists no specific application form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Claire Pomeroy, MD, MBA, as president; Marshall W. Fordyce, MD, as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Christopher W. Brody, William H. Hammond, Joseph L. Goldstein, MD, Solomon Snyder, MD, Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Chris Jones, Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Russell Steenberg as directors.
Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc is led by Claire Pomeroy MD MBA, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Pomeroy MD MBA
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$412K (2020) → $525K (2024)
Elizabeth G. Nabel MD
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher W. Brody
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elias A. Zerhouni MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan U. Gutterman MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Goldstein MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret A. Hamburg MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall W. Fordyce MD
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Steenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Lansing
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H. Hammond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E ALBERT REECE MD PhD MBA
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
ANTHONY EVNIN PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katalin Kariko PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary-Claire King PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris Jones (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 824
- Former: Solomon Snyder MD (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 424
- Former: Alfred Sommer Md Mhs (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: ANTHONY B EVNIN Ph D (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Ph D (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $525K, to Claire Pomeroy MD MBA (President).
Frequently asked questions about Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc
How much does Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc give each year?
Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc gave $860K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $901K across 14 grants.
What is Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $107,500, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc give grants?
Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (29%) and Massachusetts (13%).
Does Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc?
Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc reported $94.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.1M.
What does Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve health by accelerating support for medical research through recognition of research excellence, advocacy, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc?
The filing lists the Albert Mary Lasker Foundation as the contact, specifies no particular form or materials, and states that there are no deadlines or restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc's EIN?
Albert & Mary Lasker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1680062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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