Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc
Bioscience Los Angeles County or biosciencela was formed in 2018 to create, enable, and promote an enviable, thriving, and vibrant life sciences ecosystem in greater los angeles to produce economic and societal benefits in the region.
Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $987,047
- -49.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $356,182
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $12,818
- -64.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,408,026
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $22K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biotech Connection Los Angele Los Angeles, CA | Event Sponsorship | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $987,047 | $356,182 | $1,408,026 | — | — | $12,818 |
| 2023 | $1,936,308 | $898,131 | $1,766,251 | $6,000 | 1 | $35,692 |
| 2022 | $2,755,899 | $749,139 | $1,574,839 | $21,900 | 3 | $5,308 |
| 2021 | $3,734,312 | $1,158,416 | $1,055,848 | $16,500 | 2 | $1,508 |
| 2020 | $3,522,722 | $695,043 | $728,759 | $12,500 | Total only | $1,459 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Culver City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $987K in total assets. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc is led by David Whelan, CEO on every filing since 2020; 9 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Whelan
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $119K (2024)
Stephanie Hsieh
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$209K (2024)
Jessica Barnette
Directors, Ops & President
Director, Ops & Programs → Directors, Ops & President, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $91K (2024)
Susan R. Windham-Bannister PhD
Chairman
Board Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dina Lozofsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rohit Shukla
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shlomo Melmed MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Ubl
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Droge
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Lobianco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sriharinarayana Batchu
Community & Busine
Community & Business Development → Community & Busine, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$108K (2021) → $31K (2024)
Alejandra D. Arzola
Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$59K (2024)
Arati Desai Wagabaza
COO
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$84K (2024)
Jill Van
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$26K (2024)
Karina I. Montes
Staff
New on the 2024 filing
$42K (2024)
Michael Hsieh
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$18K (2024)
Harlan Levine MD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter M. Moglia
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Piacquad (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Ubl (2020) — 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 $209K, to Stephanie Hsieh (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc
How large is Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc?
Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc reported $987K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $356K.
What is Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc?
Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Culver City, CA. It holds $987K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc operate?
Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc's EIN?
Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2720515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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