Ladies Leukemia League Inc
To raise funds for grants to researchers and their institutions in the gulf south region for the purpose of studying leukemia,its causes, treatments and possible cure.
Ladies Leukemia League Inc at a glance
In short: Ladies Leukemia League Inc gave $175K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $35K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $175,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $35,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $196,311
- -4.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Ladies Leukemia League Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Tulane University Health Science Center ($35K). Together the top 5 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $175K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University Health Science Center New Orleans, LA | Grant for Leukemia Research | $35,000 |
| Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA | Grant for Leukemia Research | $35,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Grant for Leukemia Research | $35,000 |
| Ochsnermd Anderson New Orleans, LA | Grant for Leukemia Research | $35,000 |
| Tulane Education Fund New Orleans, LA | Grant for Leukemia Research | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $196,311 | $172,173 | $185,684 | $175,000 | 5 | $172 |
| 2025 | $204,822 | $154,807 | $184,824 | $175,000 | 5 | $182 |
| 2024 | $234,839 | $184,441 | $114,233 | $100,000 | 3 | $168 |
| 2023 | $164,631 | $199,069 | $226,203 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $190,618 | $129,680 | $95,758 | — | — | — |
About Ladies Leukemia League Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ladies Leukemia League Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Metairie, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $172.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ladies Leukemia League Inc is led by Kathy Pastorek, Co-President on the 2026 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kathy Pastorek
Co-President
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Danos
Co-President
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Riviere
Advisory Board
Co-President → Co-First Vice President, 2025
Co-First Vice President → Advisory Board, 2026
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Baynham
President Elect
Co-Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → President Elect, 2026
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Hymel
Advisory Board
President → Advisory Board, 2026
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Cucchiara
Advisory Board
First Vice President → Advisory Board, 2026
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Vanderbrook
Third Vice President
First Vice President → Third Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Eller
First Vice President
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Piazza
Second Vice President
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronny Michel
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Tassin
Corresponding Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Aucoin
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Glendy Forster (2025) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Angie Cicero (2023–2024) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Jacquelyn Milan (2023–2024) — Co-President
- Former: Jamie Moreau (2023–2024) — Third Vice President
- Former: Meb Cefalu (2023–2024) — Second Vice President
- Former: Kathy Begg (2024) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Deborah Blancher (2022–2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Carolyn Escher (2022) — President
- Former: Sharon Marchand (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Ladies Leukemia League Inc
How much does Ladies Leukemia League Inc give each year?
Ladies Leukemia League Inc gave $175K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $175K across 5 grants.
What is Ladies Leukemia League Inc's typical grant size?
Ladies Leukemia League Inc's median grant in 2026 was $35,000, and its average grant was $35,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ladies Leukemia League Inc give grants?
Ladies Leukemia League Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (4 grants).
Does Ladies Leukemia League Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Ladies Leukemia League Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant for Leukemia Research" (5 grants).
Who are Ladies Leukemia League Inc's largest grantees?
Ladies Leukemia League Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Tulane University Health Science Center ($35,000), Tulane University School of Medicine ($35,000) and Texas Children's Hospital ($35,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ladies Leukemia League Inc?
Ladies Leukemia League Inc reported $196K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Ladies Leukemia League Inc?
Ladies Leukemia League Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Metairie, LA. It holds $196K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Ladies Leukemia League Inc's EIN?
Ladies Leukemia League Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0997410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
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 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
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