Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research
Lea's Foundation was established to fund research into the causes and/or cures for Leukemia and its related cancers of Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and Multiple Mylemoa. Additionally the Foundation provides financial assistance to patients affected by Leukemia and similar malignant blood-related diseases. The Foundation further provides increased public awareness of these cancers through its participation and support of community health programs.
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research at a glance
In short: Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research gave $127K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,000
- +418.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,500
- +418.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $63,500
- Total assets
- $1,877,295
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Connecticut Childrens Medica ($110K). Together the top 2 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research gives
- Giving grew 95% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $127K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Childrens Medica Hartford, CT | Cancer research and clinical trials | $110,000 |
| St Francis Foundation Hartford, CT | Cancer research and clinical trials | $17,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,877,295 | $230,855 | $208,166 | $127,000 | 2 | $36,020 |
| 2024 | $1,852,392 | $531,534 | $97,411 | $24,513 | 2 | $185,437 |
| 2023 | $1,506,166 | $275,524 | $110,230 | $50,000 | 1 | $82,822 |
| 2022 | $1,449,631 | $97,815 | $122,727 | $65,000 | 2 | $-60,394 |
| 2021 | $1,549,934 | $231,076 | $68,707 | $11,541 | 1 | $171,616 |
| 2020 | $1,423,512 | $302,836 | $174,105 | $114,374 | 2 | $109,223 |
About Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research
Based on IRS filings
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bloomfield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research is led by Gary Laurito, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 24 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Laurito
President
Treasurer & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Archilla
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Frechette
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Bingham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kris Young
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria Economos
Director
Secretary & Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Espinosa
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morgan Hilliard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan Leichsenring
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Norris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vann Young
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andy Kulas
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Corey Laurito
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Goncalves
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nicholas Stamboulis
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Satya Chhabra
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ashley Goncalves
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bess Economos
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Economos
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Wills
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Storm
Associate Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Carla Economos
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lea Bradley
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Dan Nolan (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Heather Loranger (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ineliz Santana (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ashley Boillat (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Andy Jenkins (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: William Moss (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Andrea Oddi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Melanie Kolek (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nick Stamboulis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Storm Attorney (2020–2022) — Associate Director
- Former: Jillian Duffy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Maureen Zavatone (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ashley Flaherty (2020) — Director
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 Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research
How much does Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research give each year?
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research gave $127K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research?
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $231K.
What is Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research?
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bloomfield, CT. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research operate?
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research's EIN?
Leas Foundation for Leukemia Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1520923. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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