Prolacta Bioscience Foundation
The Prolacta Bioscience Foundation is a private foundation based in Duarte, California, created in 2019. It provides financial and volunteer support to nonprofit organizations working to promote understanding of human health and development, empower parents, and nurture communities.
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation at a glance
In short: Prolacta Bioscience Foundation gave $372K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $371,671
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,644
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $656,256
- +19.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (17 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Prolacta Bioscience Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists the foundation as the contact and says to see the general explanation attachment for forms and materials. It limits grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with at least one of its three giving areas and gives preference to organizations serving locations where Prolacta employees live and work. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists December 31, June 30, and August 31. These dates are past application-cycle dates as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists December 31, June 30, and August 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Prolacta Bioscience Foundation
Mailing address: 1800 Highland Avenue, Duarte, CA 91010
Phone: (626) 626-9651
Website: https://prolacta.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Prolacta Bioscience Foundation
Who Prolacta Bioscience Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lamaze International ($25K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 158 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it gives preference to organizations serving locations where Prolacta employees live and work. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were California (19%), Pennsylvania (12%), Colorado (8%), Washington, DC (8%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Prolacta Bioscience Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 43 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $272K (2020) to $556K (2022). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $372K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lamaze International Washington, DC | LCCE Certification | $25,000 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation Northridge, CA | Certificated Lactation Educator (CLE) Training Program | $17,400 |
| Mark's Mission Saint Augustine, FL | Nicu Care Packages | $15,400 |
| Loma Linda Publishing Company Loma Linda, CA | 37TH Gravens Conference | $15,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center Towson, MD | Hospital grade breast pumps for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at gbmc | $15,000 |
| Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation New York, NY | Emergency Fund | $15,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia Univ in the City of NY New York, NY | Neoheart 2024 Conference | $10,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles, CA | 30TH Annual Cool Topics in Neonatology | $10,000 |
| Eastern Society for Pediatric Research McLean, VA | 36TH Annual Espr Meeting | $10,000 |
| Council of International Neonatal Nurses Inc Morrisville, PA | Coinn 2024 Conference | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $656,256 | $501,396 | $392,356 | $371,671 | 43 | $392,003 | $1,140 | $18,403 |
| 2023 | $547,216 | $506,995 | $510,934 | $469,099 | 41 | $510,934 | $6,995 | $39,846 |
| 2022 | $551,155 | — | $569,945 | $556,178 | 32 | $568,621 | — | $40,259 |
| 2021 | $1,121,100 | $500,520 | $327,615 | $362,500 | 21 | $389,115 | — | $101,437 |
| 2020 | $948,195 | $500,000 | $317,585 | $271,950 | 21 | — | — | $32,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Prolacta Bioscience Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to extend Prolacta’s corporate mission into the community by promoting understanding of human health and development, empowering parents, and nurturing communities. Its three focus areas are educational and outreach efforts that improve infant and child health; support for parents, particularly disadvantaged parents, in neonatal care and infant nutrition; and healthier communities where Prolacta employees live and work, primarily in health, wellness, and nutrition.
Its 2024 grants show support for a range of nonprofit organizations. For example, the Council of International Neonatal Nurses describes its mission as promoting excellence in neonatal nursing and health options for infants and families. Hand to Hold describes itself as a national nonprofit providing early-intervention mental health support to families before, during, and after a NICU stay or loss. Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation says it provides shelter and support to families affected by heart disease and organ transplant.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $371,671. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. In 2023, it made 41 grants totaling $469,099; in 2022, it made 32 grants totaling $556,178.
Among its largest 2024 awards were $25,000 to Lamaze International for LCCE certification, $17,400 to California State University Northridge Foundation for a certificated lactation educator training program, and $15,400 to Mark’s Mission for NICU care packages. It also awarded $15,000 each to Loma Linda Publishing Company for the 37th Gravens Conference, Greater Baltimore Medical Center for hospital-grade breast pumps for its NICU, and Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation for an emergency fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists John Bacich, Vanessa Scott, Elizabeth Dubois, and Dr. Michal Young as directors; Vanessa Scott is also listed as president. Smety Hechmi is listed as treasurer, and John Shields as secretary.
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation is led by Vanessa Scott, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vanessa Scott
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Dubois
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bacich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michal Young
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Shields
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Smety Hechmi
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Dreyer (2020) — Director & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Prolacta Bioscience Foundation
How much does Prolacta Bioscience Foundation give each year?
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation gave $372K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $469K across 41 grants.
What is Prolacta Bioscience Foundation's typical grant size?
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,644, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Prolacta Bioscience Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Prolacta Bioscience Foundation give grants?
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation's top state is California, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (12%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Does Prolacta Bioscience Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Prolacta Bioscience Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Prolacta Bioscience Foundation's largest grantees?
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lamaze International ($25,000), California State University Northridge Foundation ($17,400) and Mark's Mission ($15,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Prolacta Bioscience Foundation?
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation reported $656K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $392K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Prolacta Bioscience Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to extend Prolacta’s corporate mission into the community by promoting understanding of human health and development, empowering parents, and nurturing communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Prolacta Bioscience Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists the foundation as the contact and says to see the general explanation attachment for forms and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Prolacta Bioscience Foundation's EIN?
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2794147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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