St Louis Life Sciences Project
To promote (and to benefit and support organizations who also promote) education, scientific research, economic development, and transfer of beneficial technologies to the public, all in the biosciences and life sciences fields.
St Louis Life Sciences Project at a glance
In short: St Louis Life Sciences Project gave $600K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $600K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,000
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $600,000
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600,000
- Total assets
- $5,771,850
- +1285.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who St Louis Life Sciences Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Biostl ($600K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How St Louis Life Sciences Project gives
- Giving grew 60% 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 $375K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biostl St. Louis, MO | Sponsorship | $600,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,771,850 | $6,056,883 | $701,744 | $600,000 | 1 | $6,883 |
| 2023 | $416,711 | $479,877 | $1,223,360 | $1,125,000 | 1 | $4,877 |
| 2022 | $1,160,194 | $1,340,000 | $467,932 | $375,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $288,211 | $470,000 | $469,795 | $375,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $337,921 | $5,923 | $457,817 | $375,000 | 1 | $3,965 |
About St Louis Life Sciences Project
Based on IRS filings
St Louis Life Sciences Project is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $600K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Louis Life Sciences Project is led by Donn Rubin, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donn Rubin
President, Secretary & Treasurer
President, Sec'y & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $92K (2024)
John F. McDonnell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William H. Danforth (2020–2021) — 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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $92K, to Donn Rubin (President/Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about St Louis Life Sciences Project
How much does St Louis Life Sciences Project give each year?
St Louis Life Sciences Project gave $600K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is St Louis Life Sciences Project?
St Louis Life Sciences Project reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What is St Louis Life Sciences Project?
St Louis Life Sciences Project is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does St Louis Life Sciences Project operate?
St Louis Life Sciences Project has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is St Louis Life Sciences Project's EIN?
St Louis Life Sciences Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1328128. 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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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