Longer Life Foundation
Accepts applications
Longer Life Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $638,732 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $319,366 and the largest $516,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$638,732
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$319,366
- Largest grant$516,000
- Assets$80,835
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $577,004 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $565,806 | 2 | $22,398 |
| 2024 | $577,004 | 2 | $40,749 |
| 2025 | $638,732 | 2 | $80,835 |
How to apply
| Contact | Preeti Dalawari 16600 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (636) 736-3861, preeti.dalawari@rgare.com |
| What to submit | Letter of Intent: Investigators interested in applying for funding MUST submit a Letter of Intent to the Longer Life Foundation. The letter of intent should include; 1) A one- to two-page description of the research, including project title, lay summary, aims, method of approach, relevance to the mission of the Longer Life Foundation, and Scope of Work. 2) An NIH-format biographical sketch. Application: Must include- 1) Face Page, 2) Abstract, 2) Summary and description in lay language, 3) NIH-format biosketch, including other support, 4) Research plan (six pages maximum, excluding references and budget), 5) Plans for obtaining additional extramural funding arising from the proposed research, 6) References, 7) NIH-format budget and budget justification, 8) List of (6) suggested Reviewers who are free of conflict of interest. Do not include collaborators, co-authors, or mentors. Provide name, position, institution, and email. This list should be on the final page and include only the li |
| Deadlines | LOI- 2/17/2025; Application- 5/30/2025 |
| Restrictions | Investigators must have an M.D., Ph.D., or similar degree in their field, and have an affiliation with Washington University in St. Louis. Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible. fellows are not eligible. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Longer Life Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $638,732 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | medical research | $516,000 |
| Longer Life Center | medical research | $122,732 |
Officers and trustees
- Tony Cheng
- Preeti Dalawari
- Dr Samuel Klein
- David A Perlmutter
- Carmony Wong
- A Greig Woodring
- Allison Gray
- Karen Muehlhauser
- Brian Sobocinski
Questions people ask
Does Longer Life Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: LOI- 2/17/2025; Application- 5/30/2025.
How much does Longer Life Foundation give?
$638,732 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $319,366.
Who runs Longer Life Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tony Cheng (Governor, Chairperson), Preeti Dalawari (Managing Director), Dr Samuel Klein (Deputy Managing Director) and David A Perlmutter (Governor, Vice Chairman) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Longer Life Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.