Life Extension Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Life Extension Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$173,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $180,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 9 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 12 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $173,500 | 15 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Life Extension Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Life Extension Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $80,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Clinics Inc | Research, education and other activities related to chronic renal failure and transplantation | $50,000 |
| Williston Northamption School | Science program | $15,000 |
| Alive Hospice | Concurrent dialysis | $10,000 |
| Care Dimensions | Concurrent dialysis | $10,000 |
| Curry Ingram Elementary School | Science program | $10,000 |
| Family Hospice | Concurrent dialysis | $10,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School | Science faculty development | $10,000 |
| Middlesex Hospital | Nephrology & cardiology program support | $10,000 |
| Oakview Elementary School | Science program | $10,000 |
| Park City Education Foundation | Stem program | $10,000 |
| Saint Thomas Health Foundation | Frank gluck patient assistance fund | $10,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School | Science program | $10,000 |
| Fiends of Boerner Botanical Gardens | General support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $2,500 |
| The Medical Letter Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Johnson Co Pkfod
- Douglas Johnson Co Pkfod
- Kenneth Johnson Co Pkfod
- Susan Johnson Preston Co Pkfod
Questions people ask
Does Life Extension Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Life Extension Foundation Inc give?
$173,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Life Extension Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith Johnson Co Pkfod (President), Douglas Johnson Co Pkfod (Vice President), Kenneth Johnson Co Pkfod (Vice President) and Susan Johnson Preston Co Pkfod (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Life Extension Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.