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LIFESPAN EXTENSION ADVOCACY FOUNDATION
SEAFORD, NY · EIN 465328762 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE H12 · Medical Research · Small ($100K-$1M) · lifespan.io
revenue
$781K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$0
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES WHICH INCREASE HUMAN LIFESPAN.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Lifespan Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on combating age-related diseases and extending healthy human lifespan. It advances its mission by funding and conducting biomedical research, supporting early-career scientists through educational programs, and promoting public awareness of longevity science. The organization also builds collaborative networks among scientists, entrepreneurs, and mission-aligned organizations to accelerate progress in rejuvenation biotechnology.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5K
    2020 EARD Conference (End Age-Related Diseases Conference): (Online)held on August 20 - 21, 2020, featuring speakers prominent in the field of aging research
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Graduate Programs
Funded opportunities for graduate students to gain experience in longevity research and contribute to impactful projects beyond academia
LRI Summer Scholars Program
Undergraduate research program where students conduct biomedical research on diseases of aging under scientific mentorship, including training in communication and grant writing
Longevity Investor Network
Initiative to accelerate and fund longevity biotech startups through strategic investment and networking
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship
Fellowship for recent graduates to strengthen research, writing, and presentation skills while completing a research project in aging and regenerative medicine
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Advancing Geroscience Research and Translation 3 activities
    • Advocating for increased public and private support for aging research
      Conducts advocacy initiatives to shift public perception, dispel misconceptions about aging, and promote increased funding and societal investment in longevity science through media outreach, speaking events, and high-impact collaborations such as with Chris Hemsworth’s Centr.
    • Conducting internal and external aging-related research
      Conducts original research at its Research Center in Mountain View, CA, and funds external research at universities and institutes globally, contributing to the scientific understanding of aging mechanisms and potential interventions.
    • Operating a crowdfunding platform to support aging research
      Manages a public-facing crowdfunding platform that enables individuals to directly fund critical aging research projects, increasing public participation in scientific advancement.
  • Medical Research Funding 2 activities
    • Accelerating longevity biotech startups through investment funding
      Supports private investment in early-stage biotechnology companies developing interventions targeting the root mechanisms of aging through its Longevity Investor Network, which funds and accelerates the growth of longevity-focused startups.
    • Funding groundbreaking research on aging and rejuvenation biotechnology
      Provides financial support for innovative, underfunded research on the root causes of aging, both through direct funding and sponsorship of scientific projects aimed at accelerating the development of longevity therapies.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Organizing annual conferences on aging and longevity research
      Hosts the annual End Age-Related Diseases Conference, including the 2020 virtual event featuring prominent researchers, to convene experts and disseminate scientific knowledge. These convenings are part of broader efforts to advance the field of longevity science.
  • Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
    • Providing educational programs and training for students and early-career researchers
      Offers structured programs including the Summer Scholars Program, Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship, and internships for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research on age-related diseases and develop skills in grant writing and scientific communication.
  • Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
    • Publishing annual reports and financial disclosures
      Produces and publicly shares annual reports each spring, detailing organizational research, activities, and finances, along with annual Form 990 filings to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Producing and distributing public education content on aging and longevity
      Provides free, trustworthy news and educational materials on aging and longevity research, reaching up to 1 million people per month, to increase public understanding and engagement with the science of aging.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$781K
Contributions & grants$521K67%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$220K28%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$199K
Grants paid out$361K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$98K
Investments$564K
Liabilities$93K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ANDREW AIELLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAVIER NORIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEITH COMITO — PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
  • OLIVER MEDVEDIK — VP
  • PAUL SPIEGEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD KAUFMAN — TREASURER
  • STEPHANIE DAINOW — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • STEVE HILL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • American Longevity Alliance Partner — Board member of both Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation and American Longevity Alliance
  • Brain Preservation Foundation Partner — Legal advisor to Brain Preservation Foundation and board member of Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
  • Centr Partner — Collaborates with Centr, Chris Hemsworth’s wellness platform, on high-impact initiatives related to longevity.
  • Health Extension Partner — Member of Health Extension and board member of Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
  • Humanity Plus Partner — Board member of both Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation and Humanity Plus
  • International Longevity Alliance Partner — Former board member of International Longevity Alliance and current board member of Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
  • LifeStar Institute Partner — Co-founder of LifeStar Institute and board member of Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
  • Lifeboat Foundation Partner — Legal advisor to Lifeboat Foundation and board member of Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
  • Lifespan Alliance Network — Network of organizations supporting LRI's mission through contributions.
  • Lifespan Research Institute Network — Formed by the merger of SENS Research Foundation and lifespan.io, conducting research on senescence biomarkers.
  • Lifespan Research Institute Network — LRI Publications page lists research associated with the Lifespan Research Institute, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • Lifespan Research Institute Network — Member organization within the Lifespan Alliance network.
  • Longevity Investor Network Network — Network through which the organization catalyzes private investment in aging biotech companies.
  • SENS Research Foundation Partner — Board member of both Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation and SENS Research Foundation
  • SRF Partner — Member of SRF board and board member of Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
  • U.S. Transhumanist Party Partner — Legal advisor to U.S. Transhumanist Party and board member of Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
  • UC Berkeley Partner — Participates in UC Berkeley STEM Career Fair for recruitment and outreach.
  • UPenn Partner — Participates in Biosciences UPenn Career Fair for recruitment and outreach.
  • USC Partner — Participates in USC DEI Recruiting Expo and USC All Industries Career Fair for recruitment and outreach.
  • University of Michigan Partner — Participates in University of Michigan Fall Job & Internship Fair and Virtual Fall Job & Internship Fair for recruitment and outreach.
  • carboncopies.org Partner — Member of carboncopies.org and board member of Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
  • experts Partner — Partners with experts to share insights and advance research on age-related diseases.
  • investor network Partner — Catalyzes private investment in biotechnology companies developing aging interventions.
  • organizations Partner — Collaborates with organizations to advance age-related disease research and promote longevity science.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Biomarker-Driven and Cell-Targeted Intervention Development
    methodology: biomarker-driven targeting
    By discovering biomarkers of senescence and targeting specific cell types like intestinal stem cells, we enable precise detection and intervention in aging processes, improving tissue integrity and survival because targeted therapies increase efficacy and reduce off-target effects.
  • Collaborative Ecosystem Building
    methodology: collaborative-ecosystem
    By fostering collaboration among researchers, organizations, and the public, we advance the field of aging research more rapidly because shared knowledge, aligned incentives, and collective advocacy amplify scientific progress and policy impact.
  • Integrated Scientist Training and Capacity Building
    methodology: integrated-research-communication-training
    By combining mentored research with training in critical thinking and scientific communication, we produce more effective scientists because holistic development strengthens both technical rigor and the ability to translate findings to broader audiences.
  • Strategic Investment in High-Impact Research
    methodology: high-impact_project_selection
    By directing funding toward underfunded, high-potential areas in longevity science—through grants, venture philanthropy, and targeted project selection—we accelerate progress because these interventions have outsized scientific and translational returns relative to their cost.
  • Targeting Aging as a Root Cause
    methodology: treating-aging-as-a-root-cause
    By intervening in the biological processes of aging itself, rather than treating individual age-related diseases, we produce longer healthspan and lifespan because addressing root causes yields greater systemic impact than managing downstream symptoms.