L-CMD Research Foundation
L-CMD Research Foundation's purpose is to urgently translate available technologies into impactful treatments for l-cmd now.
L-CMD Research Foundation at a glance
In short: L-CMD Research Foundation gave $254K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $253,588
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,699
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,758
- Total assets
- $1,981,405
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who L-CMD Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Massachussets ($79K). Together the top 8 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How L-CMD Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 445% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $262K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachussets Worcester, MA | Scientific Research | $79,148 |
| Curi Bio Seattle, WA | Scientific Research | $52,344 |
| Ixcells Biotechnologies San Deigo, CA | Scientific Research | $43,181 |
| Synoligo Biotechnologies Morrisville, NC | Scientific Research | $35,712 |
| William Marsh Rice University Houston, TX | Scientific Research | $19,803 |
| Cellogics Seattle, WA | Scientific Research | $12,000 |
| Hox Inc Spokane, WA | Scientific Research | $6,000 |
| La Jolla Labs La Jolla, CA | Scientific Research | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,981,405 | $332,804 | $406,910 | $253,588 | 8 | $74,592 |
| 2024 | $2,020,719 | $354,819 | $309,368 | $261,995 | 7 | $57,050 |
| 2023 | $1,952,245 | $313,096 | $82,023 | $75,025 | 2 | $49,158 |
| 2022 | $1,702,893 | $351,229 | $77,184 | $46,523 | 1 | $3,128 |
| 2021 | $1,424,267 | $1,461,243 | $45,493 | $11,225 | 1 | $-481 |
| 2020 | $8,537 | $125,100 | $116,563 | — | — | — |
About L-CMD Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
L-CMD Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $254K. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
L-CMD Research Foundation is led by Hannah Lowe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hannah Lowe
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Riddell
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariel Borrel
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Corman
Treasurer
Tresurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Bolinger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Desai
Board Member
Secratary → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Sliter
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Poornima Vanguri
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Alford
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about L-CMD Research Foundation
How much does L-CMD Research Foundation give each year?
L-CMD Research Foundation gave $254K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $262K across 7 grants.
What is L-CMD Research Foundation's typical grant size?
L-CMD Research Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,758, and its average grant was $31,699, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does L-CMD Research Foundation give grants?
L-CMD Research Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (28%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does L-CMD Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on L-CMD Research Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scientific Research" (8 grants).
Who are L-CMD Research Foundation's largest grantees?
L-CMD Research Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Massachussets ($79,148), Curi Bio ($52,344) and Ixcells Biotechnologies ($43,181), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is L-CMD Research Foundation?
L-CMD Research Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $333K.
What is L-CMD Research Foundation?
L-CMD Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Houston, TX. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is L-CMD Research Foundation's EIN?
L-CMD Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2640499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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