The Lalor Foundation Inc
The Lalor Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It supports reproductive health through two programs: postdoctoral fellowships for research in mammalian reproductive biology related to fertility regulation, and the Anna Lalor Burdick Program, which funds initiatives providing women information and access to reproductive health care.
The Lalor Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lalor Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state California. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,029,150
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,101
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $24,813,483
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (12 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lalor Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for application forms, deadlines, and award restrictions. Fellowship applications are submitted through the online application; the foundation instructs applicants not to submit application materials by email or mail. ALB Program eligibility requires a U.S.-based organization that is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and is not a private foundation under section 509(a). Projects may take place outside the United States, but applicants must be based in the United States.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 fellowship application deadline is January 15, 2027. The foundation recommends that letters of recommendation be submitted by January 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2027 fellowship application deadline is January 15, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Anna Lalor Burdick Grant Program)
- Contact
Application contact: The Lalor Foundation Inc Co Gma Fou
Mailing address: 2 Liberty Square Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 426-7080
Website: https://lalorfound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Lalor Foundation Inc
Anna Lalor Burdick Grant Program
The Lalor Foundation Inc
Amount
US $10,000 - US $35,000
Deadline
November 1, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Anna Lalor Burdick Program Grant
The Lalor Foundation Inc
Amount
US $10,000 - US $35,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Lalor Foundation Fellowships Grant
The Lalor Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $55,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Lalor Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Regents of the University of California ($97K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $543K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 170 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Boston, and its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The reported shares of grant dollars included California (19%), Texas (10%), Massachusetts (9%), and the District of Columbia (6%). The fellowship guidelines allow applications from eligible nonprofit research institutions outside the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lalor Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 34 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $604K (2019) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Chicago, IL | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| Murdoch Children's Research Institute | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Fransico, CA | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine St. Louis, MO | Fellowship Program | $48,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,813,483 | $1,851,702 | $1,168,405 | $1,029,150 | 41 | $1,101,687 | $1,732,149 | $1,226,424 |
| 2024 | $23,938,562 | $1,551,120 | $1,123,123 | $952,080 | 32 | $1,023,913 | $1,431,927 | $1,098,558 |
| 2023 | $19,913,589 | $829,734 | $1,063,293 | $914,000 | 31 | $982,315 | $742,094 | $973,775 |
| 2022 | $17,940,378 | $1,105,788 | $1,076,532 | $908,103 | 37 | $971,915 | $1,007,750 | $1,023,896 |
| 2021 | $22,639,390 | $1,797,255 | $1,042,305 | $749,327 | 29 | — | $1,699,535 | $1,098,692 |
| 2020 | $19,855,716 | $1,765,668 | $797,616 | $676,000 | 31 | — | $1,683,745 | $886,692 |
| 2019 | $18,181,319 | $2,491,433 | $887,256 | $604,255 | 25 | — | $1,413,871 | $847,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lalor Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote reproductive health through research and innovation. Its Fellowship Program supports promising early-career researchers and helps them establish scientific and teaching careers in mammalian reproductive biology related to fertility regulation. The foundation awards fellowships to institutions for basic postdoctoral research.
The Anna Lalor Burdick Program funds initiatives that bring women information and access to reproductive health care, contraception, and pregnancy termination. Its guidelines describe interest in sexual and reproductive health education for women, particularly those facing barriers such as poverty, discrimination, geographic isolation, inadequate sex education, or hostile public policy. The program is currently focusing on organizations that value reproductive rights and help women access contraception and abortion. It seeks comprehensive, unbiased education programs with clear goals and plans to assess results, and generally does not support general operations, ongoing programs, or existing staff positions.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Baylor College of Medicine says it advances human health through patient care, research, education, and community services. Reproductive Equity Now Foundation describes its work as research and public education about equitable access to reproductive health care, with reproductive justice and eliminating barriers to abortion care central to its mission. National Network of Abortion Funds grantee Frontera Fund describes its work as reproductive health services, abortion funding, practical support, and community advocacy in the Rio Grande Valley and Texas border communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,029,150. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $48,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grants were $48,000 each to Baylor College of Medicine, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the Regents of the University of California, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Utah, and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Each was designated for a fellowship program. The National Network of Abortion Funds and Reproductive Equity Now Foundation each received $35,000 for the ALB Program.
The Anna Lalor Burdick Grant Program’s stated award range is $10,000–$35,000, and its listed deadline is November 1, 2026. Fellowship applications are submitted online. The fellowship application includes a project narrative of no more than five pages and four letters of support: two independent expert reviews, one reference letter, and one from the proposed sponsor or mentor. Fellowship applicants must be at least Ph.D. or M.D.-level, should not have a faculty appointment, and the foundation prefers applicants who received their doctoral degree within the previous two years. U.S. sponsoring institutions must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and classified as not private foundations; nonprofit research institutions outside the United States may also apply under the stated requirements. The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marnie Cochran as president; Cynthia Patterson as vice president; Christopher Burdick as secretary and treasurer; and Lalor Burdick, Carol Chandler, Amy Segal Shorey, and Morgan Brill as trustees.
The Lalor Foundation Inc is led by Marnie Cochran, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marnie Cochran
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Chandler Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lalor Burdick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Brill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Segal Shorey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Burdick
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Patterson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sally Zeckhauser (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Lalor Foundation Inc
How much does The Lalor Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lalor Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $952K across 32 grants.
What is The Lalor Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lalor Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,101, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lalor Foundation Inc that year got $36K on average.
Where does The Lalor Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lalor Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Durham, NC (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and San Fransico, CA (2 grants).
Does The Lalor Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Lalor Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship Program" (23 grants), "Alb Program" (15 grants) and "Travel Grants" (3 grants).
Who are The Lalor Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lalor Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Regents of the University of California ($97,000 across 4 grants), Johns Hopkins University ($55,000 across 2 grants) and Social Good Fund ($55,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lalor Foundation Inc?
The Lalor Foundation Inc reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lalor Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote reproductive health through research and innovation. Its Fellowship Program supports promising early-career researchers and helps them establish scientific and teaching careers in mammalian reproductive biology related to fertility regulation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lalor Foundation Inc?
The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for application forms, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lalor Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lalor Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6000153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Lalor Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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