A guide to what it means to partner with the Longevity Science Foundation — the returns, the access, the relationships, and the legacy that philanthropy in longevity science uniquely makes possible.
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Joshua C. Herring | jh@longevity.foundationThe Longevity Science Foundation exists to unite people who have both the desire and the ability to make a genuine impact in aging science, age-related disease prevention, prediction, and reversal, and women’s health. Our focus is upstream: we fund the work that prevents the harms of disease from ever manifesting in the first place. We do not wait for illness to arrive before acting. Whether your motivation is personal, professional, or simply human, your partnership with LSF connects you to a community of researchers, investors, physicians, and fellow supporters all working toward the same horizon. The tax deduction is the floor. What follows is everything above it.
“We spend so much energy building long-term financial plans. Why aren’t we doing the same for our health? Your legacy isn’t just what you leave behind — it’s what you set in motion.”
— Joshua C. Herring, President & CEOEach tier is designed around a different level of engagement — from allies who believe in the mission, to Founders Fund members who are shaping the future of longevity science itself.
The matrix below shows which benefits apply at each partnership level. Detailed descriptions for each benefit follow in the full tier cards.
| Benefit | Ally | Builder | Catalyst | Vanguard | Founders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U.S. 501(c)(3) Tax Deduction Full deductibility for U.S. taxpayers; cash, DAF, stock, crypto accepted | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Donor Choice — Research Area Direct your gift to geroscience, chronic disease, women’s health, or a specific call | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
100% to Research Zero overhead deducted; every dollar funds science directly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LSF Annual Summit Access Full access to the Longevity Science Summit; researchers, investors, policymakers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Education Platform Access Full access to LSF’s Hype vs. Reality series, Spotlight publications, longevity science database | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Quarterly Research Updates from LSF + PIs Quarterly updates co-authored by LSF and principal investigators, delivered directly to you | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Muhdo Biological Age Testing Discounted access to epigenetic biological age assessment and longitudinal tracking | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
First Commercial Investment Rights — Spinouts Right of first look on any company arising from LSF-funded research | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benefit | Ally | Builder | Catalyst | Vanguard | Founders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Publication Research Previews See findings before public release; built into quarterly reporting cycle | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LSF Quarterly Portfolio Briefings State of the longevity landscape — what’s emerging, what’s overhyped, where the science is heading | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Private Hype vs. Reality Briefings 5 per year — direct scientific review of specific products, protocols, or interventions you’re considering | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
In-Person Lab & Research Team Visits Facilitated visits to funded research labs; meet PIs, see the work firsthand | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Seat at the Grant Review Table Observer status during grant selection; full transparency into how funding decisions are made | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Research Co-Design Shape the parameters of a dedicated grant call; define the problem space in your area of interest | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benefit | Ally | Builder | Catalyst | Vanguard | Founders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LongeVC Network Access Introductions into the LongeVC longevity biotech network; diligence support and company analysis | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Co-Investment Opportunities — LongeVC Deals Right to co-invest alongside LongeVC in selected longevity biotech portfolio companies | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Benefit | Ally | Builder | Catalyst | Vanguard | Founders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summit Panel Participation Reserved panel seat at the Longevity Science Summit | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Named Grant Call Your name or family name attached to a dedicated LSF research call; permanent in LSF records and publications | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Media Participation Feature opportunity in LSF content and publications; tell your story | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
LSF Founders Fund Designation Permanent recognition as a Founding Member; named on LSF website, materials, publications, and research acknowledgments in perpetuity | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
What partnership at each level looks like in practice — including the intent behind each benefit and what makes it meaningful.
The foundation of everything LSF does is a community of people who believe the science matters. No gift is too small — a community of people each giving the cost of a meal can fund life-saving research. Friends of LSF are the proof that longevity science is for everyone.
Research Builders are engaged supporters who want visibility into the science their capital funds. At this level, the relationship moves from donation to genuine partnership — you receive direct communication from the research teams and insight into LSF’s scientific process.
Science Catalyst members step into a deeper relationship with LSF, gaining access to intelligence, relationships, and experiences that sit at the intersection of science and community. This tier is designed for individuals and organizations who want to be genuinely connected to the work they fund.
Longevity Vanguards don’t just support LSF — they help shape it. At this level, you have a voice in the research agenda, a seat at the table where funding decisions are made, and a public position as one of the architects of longevity science’s future.
LSF Founders Fund members are the people who make the entire mission possible at scale. In addition to every benefit above, Founders Fund members receive permanent recognition, co-investment access alongside LongeVC, and a relationship with LSF that extends far beyond any single gift. You are not a donor. You are a founder.
LSF is structured to make giving as tax-efficient and administratively simple as possible, regardless of how you hold your assets.
Simple, immediate. Fully deductible for U.S. taxpayers. Single gifts or recurring annual commitments accepted.
Grant directly from your DAF to LSF (EIN 88-0936587). Retains full tax benefits and satisfies multi-year pledge structures.
Donate stock or other appreciated assets. Eliminate capital gains entirely while receiving a deduction at fair market value.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets accepted. Eliminates capital gains tax on appreciated crypto — often the most efficient giving vehicle for crypto-native donors.
LSF accepts grants from private foundations. Happy to provide documentation, reporting, and site visits to support foundation grant requirements.
Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and life insurance designations. Build LSF into your estate plan as a lasting expression of your values.
Every partnership begins with a conversation. The LSF team will walk you through the options, answer every question, and design a giving structure that reflects both your values and your goals.