Lifespan Research Institution
Lifespan Research Institute ("LRI") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on the defeat of age-related disease and the extension of healthy human lifespan through raising funds and awareness for scientific work addressing the root causes of the aging process, building a thriving ecosystem of mission aligned stakeholders which can be mobilized to strategic action, and spearheading relevant research projects directly. We work to identify, develop, and promote initiatives with outsized impact and the greatest potential to realize widespread access to regenerative medicine solutions targeting the disabilities and diseases of aging.
Lifespan Research Institution at a glance
In short: Lifespan Research Institution gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,595
- -98.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,298
- -95.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,298
- Total assets
- $9,626,341
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (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 Research Institution funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Inst ($12K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 23 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lifespan Research Institution gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Inst La Jolla, CA | Funding for Educational student | $12,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Funding for Educational student | $10,595 |
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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 | $9,626,341 | $1,799,122 | $6,520,518 | $22,595 | 2 | $299,964 |
| 2023 | $15,127,697 | $814,560 | $7,533,214 | $1,345,360 | 6 | $429,858 |
| 2022 | $22,575,462 | $1,314,297 | $7,587,528 | $1,346,840 | 5 | $46,782 |
| 2021 | $28,441,155 | $30,218,866 | $7,523,180 | $2,249,010 | 5 | $151,247 |
| 2020 | $3,998,305 | $4,002,442 | $4,070,101 | $321,350 | 5 | $21,397 |
About Lifespan Research Institution
Based on IRS filings
Lifespan Research Institution is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Mountain View, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $300K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lifespan Research Institution is led by Lisa Fabiny-Kiser, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Fabiny-Kiser
Chief Executive Officer
Acting Executive Director → CEO, 2022
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$177K (2021) → $230K (2024)
Keith Comito
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Lao
Chairman of the Board
Secretary → Board Chairman, 2022
Board Chairman → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Spiegel
Chairman of the Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Lillian Fishman
Director of Education
Director of Academic Affairs → Director of Education, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $146K (2024)
Kelly Marie Boemmel
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$144K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Maria Entraigues Abramson
Director of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$144K (2023) → $146K (2024)
Stephanie Dainow
Chief Business Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$179K (2024)
Barbara Logan
Board Member
Chairperson → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Dewalt
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Aiello
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Medvedik
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Kevin Perrott (2020–2024) — Treasurer & Secretary · Filing note: Terminated 122724
- Former: Miguel Moreno-Garcia (2024) — Director of Research · Filing note: Terminated 102
- Former: Amutha Boominathan (2020–2023) — Senior Investigator
- Former: Ravi Jain (2023) — Vice President of Research · Filing note: Terminated
- Former: Alexandra Stolzing (2020–2022) — Vice President Research
- Former: Amit Sharma (2021–2022) — Group Lead & Apoptosens
- Former: Maria Entraigues (2021–2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Abdelhadi Rebbaa (2022) — Group Lead & Replenisens
- Former: Frank Schuler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gregory Chin (2020–2021) — Director of Education
- Former: Jonathan Cain (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Boocher (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Kope (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim O'Neill (2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Aubrey de Grey (2020) — Chief Science Officer
- Former: James O'Neill (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Lisa Fabiny (2020) — Vice President Operations
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 $230K, to Lisa Fabiny-Kiser (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lifespan Research Institution
How much does Lifespan Research Institution give each year?
Lifespan Research Institution gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 6 grants.
How large is Lifespan Research Institution?
Lifespan Research Institution reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Lifespan Research Institution?
Lifespan Research Institution is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Mountain View, CA. It holds $9.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lifespan Research Institution operate?
Lifespan Research Institution has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia.
What is Lifespan Research Institution's EIN?
Lifespan Research Institution's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3473864. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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