Lifespan Research Institution
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 176 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Lifespan Research Institute ("LRI") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on the defeat of age-related disease and the extension of healthy human lifespan through raising funds and awareness for scientific work addressing the root causes of the aging process, building a thriving ecosystem of mission aligned stakeholders which can be mobilized to strategic action, and spearheading relevant research projects directly. We work to identify, develop, and promote initiatives with outsized impact and the greatest potential to realize widespread access to regenerative medicine solutions targeting the disabilities and diseases of aging.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $6.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 13.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 56%
- Employees
- 48
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $292,427, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 262% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 121% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 176 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $3.1 million spent. The research program is carried out both in the Organization's Mountain View facility by employees of the Organization and at some of the most prestigious institutions around the world. The program is comprised of both internal and external research programs. There are currently two (2) separate lines of internal research: Mitochondrial mutations and Immuno-senescence. The Mitochondrial mutations line of research has published work and contains four (4) subprojects, some of which involve collaborations with outside institutions. The Immuno-senescence line of research has also published work and contains nine (9) subprojects, also involving collaborations with outside institutions. There are currently two (2) external research projects ongoing at outside institutions. Funding for these programs continue to be prioritized for projects that meet our company mission and are currently being unaddressed in our intramural research program.
- $868,809 spent. Education - As part of its mission, the Organization is committed to educating students and the public about rejuvenation biotechnologies. The Organization's student program, Education, is committed to educating students and the public. Education operates a summer internship program that places twelve (12) undergraduate students at the Research Center and outside institutions. It also continues a program to place nine (9) post-baccalaureate students at various institutions, including four (4) at the SRF Research Center. 2022 saw the expansion of SRF's Master's program in conjunction with Dominican University of California and the formation of a new graduate internship program to host graduate students from other institutions. SRF now has had one (1) Master's student graduate from the Master's program in 2023, has successfully hosted two (2) graduate interns in the past, and is currently hosting one (1) new graduate intern who joined in 2024.
- $498,310 spent. Marketing/Media - In addition to participation in a variety of scientific and public engagements, the Organization organizes its own virtual marketing campaigns, conferences, and events. This outreach is intended to inform both the scientific community and the public about the field of rejuvenation biotechnology. The Organization paused conferences in 2024 and 2025 due to the merger but plans to resume in-person conferences in 2026.
- $119,819 spent. Longevity Investor Network As part of the Organization's mission to build an ecosystem of aligned stakeholders, LRI's investor network catalyzes private investment in biotechnology companies developing interventions that target the root mechanisms of aging. In 2024, the Organization hosted a successful Longevity Investor Network event in San Francisco, bringing together start-ups and investors within the rejuvenation biotechnology field. In addition, the LIN hosts weekly virtual pitch sessions at which start-ups present their companies to a group of investors. Lifespan News As part of the Organization's mission to inform the public about the latest news in the longevity biotech field, LRI hosts its own news outlet with weekly articles about the latest publications and breakthroughs in the field.
- Other programs - The Organization conducts other programs related to the mission of the organization.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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