More Than a Donation.
A Position in the Future of Health.
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.foundationwww.longevity.foundation
Connecting Intention with Impact
The 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 & CEOFive Levels of Partnership
Select a tier to explore what that level of partnership looks like in practice.
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.
Cash, DAF, stock, and crypto all accepted
Choose geroscience, women’s health, chronic disease, or a specific call
Zero overhead deducted. Every dollar funds science
Hype vs. Reality series, Spotlight publications, longevity database
Full access to researchers, investors, and policymakers
Co-authored by LSF and principal investigators, delivered directly to you
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 research teams and insight into LSF’s scientific process.
Discounted epigenetic age assessment and longitudinal tracking
See findings before the world does — built into the quarterly reporting cycle
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. Designed for individuals and organizations who want to be genuinely connected to the work they fund.
State of the longevity landscape — what’s emerging, what’s overhyped, where the science is heading
Direct scientific review of specific products, protocols, or interventions you’re considering
Facilitated visits to funded research labs; meet PIs, see the work firsthand
Right of first look on any company arising from LSF-funded research
Longevity Vanguards don’t just support LSF — they help shape it. 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.
Full transparency into how funding decisions are made
Shape the parameters of a dedicated grant call in your area of interest
Your name or family name attached to a dedicated LSF research call; permanent in LSF records and publications
Reserved panel seat at the Longevity Science Summit
Feature opportunity in LSF content and publications; tell your story
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.
Co-invest alongside one of longevity biotech’s leading VC funds. Philanthropy and deal flow, unified.
Permanent recognition as a Founding Member; named on LSF website, materials, publications, and research acknowledgments in perpetuity
The most comprehensive access to network, relationships, and co-investment opportunities
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| Benefit | Ally | Builder | Catalyst | Vanguard | Founders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U.S. 501(c)(3) Tax Deduction Full deductibility; 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 Hype vs. Reality series, Spotlight publications, longevity science database | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Quarterly Research Updates from LSF + PIs Co-authored updates from LSF and principal investigators, delivered directly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Muhdo Biological Age Testing Discounted epigenetic age assessment and longitudinal tracking | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
First Commercial Investment Rights — Spinouts Right of first look on companies arising from LSF-funded research | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benefit | Ally | Builder | Catalyst | Vanguard | Founders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Publication Research Previews See findings before public release; built into the quarterly reporting cycle | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LSF Quarterly Portfolio Briefings State of the longevity landscape — what’s emerging, what’s overhyped, where science is heading | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Private Hype vs. Reality Briefings (5/yr) 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 and see the work firsthand | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Seat at the Grant Review Table Observer status during grant selection; full transparency into funding decisions | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Research Co-Design Shape the parameters of a dedicated grant call 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 speaker panel seat at the Longevity Science Summit | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Named Grant Call Your name or family name attached to a dedicated LSF research call, permanent in 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 website, materials, and research acknowledgments in perpetuity | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
Flexible Giving for Every Structure
LSF is structured to make giving as tax-efficient and administratively simple as possible, regardless of how you hold your assets.
Cash & Wire Transfer
Simple, immediate. Fully deductible for U.S. taxpayers. Single gifts or recurring annual commitments accepted.
Donor-Advised Funds
Grant directly from your DAF to LSF (EIN 88-0936587). Retains full tax benefits and satisfies multi-year pledge structures.
Appreciated Securities
Donate stock or other appreciated assets. Eliminate capital gains entirely while receiving a deduction at fair market value.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets accepted. Eliminates capital gains tax on appreciated crypto — often the most efficient giving vehicle for crypto-native donors.
Private Foundations
LSF accepts grants from private foundations. Happy to provide documentation, reporting, and site visits to support foundation grant requirements.
Planned & Legacy Giving
Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and life insurance designations. Build LSF into your estate plan as a lasting expression of your values.
Ready to Build Something Lasting?
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.