Western Geriatric Research Institute
Western Geriatric Research Institute is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $497K. Net investment income was $215.
Western Geriatric Research Institute at a glance
In short: Western Geriatric Research Institute gave $497K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $83K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $496,500
- +4865.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $82,750
- +727.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Western Geriatric Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Family Service LA ($125K). Together the top 6 received $497K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Western Geriatric Research Institute gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $497K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service LA Los Angeles, CA | Support/ Education. | $125,000 |
| Los Angeles LBGT Center Los Angeles, CA | Support/ Education. | $125,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | Support/ Education | $100,000 |
| UCI Mind Alzheimer's Disease Irvine, CA | Support/ Education. | $100,000 |
| American Techion Society Beverly Hills, CA | Support/ Education. | $26,500 |
| Jewish Home for the Aged Reseda, CA | Support/ Education | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-2,223 | $498,412 | $496,500 | 6 | $496,500 | $215 | $10,235 |
| 2022 | $500,635 | $766 | $10,810 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $766 | $24,976 |
| 2021 | $510,679 | $5,395 | $105,834 | $105,000 | 2 | — | $5,395 | $28,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Western Geriatric Research Institute reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Geriatric Research Institute is led by Eleanor Lawrence, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eleanor Lawrence
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron W. Zimmer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Lyons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy A. Lyons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesli Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Lyons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Western Geriatric Research Institute
How much does Western Geriatric Research Institute give each year?
Western Geriatric Research Institute gave $497K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Western Geriatric Research Institute's typical grant size?
Western Geriatric Research Institute's median grant in 2023 was $100,000, and its average grant was $82,750, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Western Geriatric Research Institute give grants?
Western Geriatric Research Institute gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Western Geriatric Research Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Western Geriatric Research Institute's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support/ Education." (6 grants).
Who are Western Geriatric Research Institute's largest grantees?
Western Geriatric Research Institute's largest 2023 grantees include Jewish Family Service LA ($125,000), Los Angeles LBGT Center ($125,000) and UCSF Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Western Geriatric Research Institute?
Western Geriatric Research Institute is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Encino, CA.
How much is Western Geriatric Research Institute required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Western Geriatric Research Institute reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Western Geriatric Research Institute's EIN?
Western Geriatric Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3924449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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