Prolacta Bioscience Foundation
Accepts applications
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation is a private foundation in Duarte, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $371,671 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$371,671
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$656,256
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was down from $469,099 the year before.
51% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $469,099 | 41 | $547,216 |
| 2024 | $371,671 | 43 | $656,256 |
How to apply
| Contact | Prolacta Bioscience Foundation 1800 Highland Avenue, Duarte, CA 91010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 626-9651 |
| What to submit | See general explanation attachment |
| Deadlines | December 31, june 30, august 31 |
| Restrictions | The prolacta bioscience foundation limits grants to nonprofit organizations which are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and align with one or more of our three giving areas. Preference is given to organizations that serve locations where our employees live and work. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Prolacta Bioscience Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $72,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $46,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $30,100 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $22,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $22,400 |
| Indiana | 2 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lamaze International | Lcce certification | $25,000 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation | Certificated lactation educator (cle) training program | $17,400 |
| Mark's Mission | Nicu care packages | $15,400 |
| Loma Linda Publishing Company | 37th gravens conference | $15,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Hospital grade breast pumps for the neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) at gbmc | $15,000 |
| Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation | Emergency fund | $15,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia Univ in the City of Ny | Neoheart 2024 conference | $10,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California | 30th annual cool topics in neonatology | $10,000 |
| Eastern Society for Pediatric Research | 36th annual espr meeting | $10,000 |
| Council of International Neonatal Nurses Inc | Coinn 2024 conference | $10,000 |
| Madelyn's Fund | Madelyn's fund's meal program | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Health Foundation Inc | Ryan donald basile memorial fund for nicu families | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Nicu patient experience fund | $10,000 |
| Kindred 360 | Program 360 | $10,000 |
| The Mended Hearts Inc | Welcome home-chd support and education program | $10,000 |
| Love for Lily | Love for lily's nicu love program. | $10,000 |
| Giving Is A Family Tradition | Destination home program | $10,000 |
| Wholistic Midwifery School of Southern California | Train postpartum doulas/breastfeeding peer counselors to provide lactation support and education to parents | $10,000 |
| Raerae of Light | Direct family support program for resources to families with children affected by congenital heart defects | $10,000 |
| Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center | Rattles of love programing for lactation consultant | $10,000 |
| Hand to Hold | Virtual parent support programs for nicu and bereaved parents nationwide | $10,000 |
| Today Is A Good Day | Philadelphia nicu families comprehensive hospital partnership | $10,000 |
| The Skylar Project | Nicu program service expenses | $8,000 |
| Mama Bird Doula Services | Program designed to provide holistic, no-cost support to 20 bipoc families, with a particular focus on lactation education | $7,600 |
| Fragile Beginnings | Purchase additional items to expand current nicu offerings to include breastfeeding support program | $7,500 |
| Breastfeeding Resource Center | Parent support groups | $6,000 |
| The Tiny Miracles Foundation Inc | Parent support program | $5,271 |
| Through Evely's Eyes Inc | Mental and emotional support for caregivers with children on rare medical journeys | $5,000 |
| American Academy Pediatrics DC Chapter | Clinical and administrative staff training | $5,000 |
| Graham's Foundation | Nicu partnership program | $5,000 |
| Indiana University | 7th annual neonatal resuscitation symposium | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 43rd annual neonatology symposium - advances and controversies in neonatal medicine. | $5,000 |
| Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine | Abm 29th annual international meeting | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Imagination Library | Books from birth program | $5,000 |
| Western Society for Pediatric Research | Western regional meeting | $5,000 |
| Glo Preemies | Glo preemies holiday event | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Moms and babies affected by hurricane helene | $5,000 |
| Preemieworld Foundation | Preemie book shower grant | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | 22nd annual academic day for neonatologists | $5,000 |
| Nicu Alumni | Nicu alumni podcast | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Bacich
- Vanessa Scott
- Elizabeth Dubois
- Dr Michal Young
- Smety Hechmi
- John Shields
Questions people ask
Does Prolacta Bioscience Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31, june 30, august 31.
How much does Prolacta Bioscience Foundation give?
$371,671 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Prolacta Bioscience Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Bacich (Director), Vanessa Scott (Director, President), Elizabeth Dubois (Director) and Dr Michal Young (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Prolacta Bioscience Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.