Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
To promote the advancement of biomedical technologies which increase human lifespan. To this purpose, the corporation shall, fiscally sponsor grants for lifespan related research, sponsor meetings and conventions, and raise awareness by educating the public regarding the value of life extension.
Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,818
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,818
- +120.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $67,818
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives ($68K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives Port Washington, NY | To Support the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI) | $67,818 |
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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 | — | $780,897 | $1,007,029 | $67,818 | 1 | $220,215 |
| 2023 | $737,240 | $923,776 | $1,333,942 | $61,448 | 2 | $5,727 |
| 2022 | $956,404 | $1,216,278 | $1,031,097 | $29,030 | 2 | $-1,373 |
| 2021 | $866,190 | $1,293,938 | $946,021 | — | — | $39,796 |
| 2020 | $501,630 | $540,050 | $358,636 | — | — | $6,227 |
About Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Seaford, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $68K. Net investment income was $220K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation is led by Stephanie Dainow, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Dainow
Executive Director
Board Member → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$55K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Keith Comito
President & Secretary
President → President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
7.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Aiello
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Javier Noris
Board Member
Outreach Coordinator → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5.5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Oliver Medvedik
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Contract Research, 2021
Vice President & Contract Research → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
11.5 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Steve Hill
Board Member
Editor-In-Chief → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
25.5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Paul Spiegel
Board Member
Legal Counsel → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Kaufman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elena Milova (2020–2021) — COO & Secretary
- Former: Greg Grinberg (2021) — Board Member
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $143K, to Stephanie Dainow (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
How much does Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation give each year?
Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $61K across 2 grants.
What is Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation?
Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Seaford, NY.
Where does Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation operate?
Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York.
What is Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation's EIN?
Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5328762. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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