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COALITION FOR RADICAL LIFE EXTENSION
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 840581094 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.rlecoalition.com
revenue
$411K
expenses
$480K
net assets
$-327K
employees
3
volunteers
5
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE GREATER SUPPORT, UNDERSTANDING AND FUNDING FOR A BROAD RANGE OF INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF RADICAL LIFE EXTENSION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Coalition for Radical Life Extension is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science and public understanding of radical life extension. It recognizes pioneering work in longevity through the annual Bacon Prize and produces RAADcast, a podcast featuring experts discussing breakthroughs in aging research and regenerative medicine. The organization promotes a vision of aging as a treatable condition and supports thought leaders in the field.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $284
    EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MATERIALS AND MERCHANDISE MATERIALS ARE PURCHASED DURING AND AFTER THE RAAD FEST. ITEMS INLCUDE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS AND T-SHIRTS. AUDIO AND VIDEO CONTENTS ARE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO IMPROVE AND CHANGE LIVES AND TO INDICATE INVESTIGATIVE AND RESEARCH BREAKTROUGHS IN THE EXTENSION OF LIVES. THESE TOOLS ARE DEMANDED AND UTILIZED BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Bacon Prize for Thought Leadership in Super Longevity
Annual award recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to radical life extension through scientific research, communication, and peer-reviewed work
RAADcast
Weekly podcast hosted in collaboration with Dr. Talks, featuring experts discussing topics such as gene therapy, stem cells, metabolic health, and aging biology
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Aging Biology Research Support 5 activities
    • Awarding the Bacon Prize
      Annually awards the Bacon Prize to individuals for excellence in work focused on curing aging, recognizing contributions backed by peer review and involving communication with scientific and general audiences.
    • Awarding the Bacon Prize
      Annually awards the Bacon Prize to individuals for excellence in work focused on curing aging, recognizing contributions documented by peer review and involving communication with scientific and general audiences.
    • Awarding the Bacon Prize
      Annually awards the Bacon Prize to individuals recognized for excellence in work focused on curing aging, specifically for contributions documented by peer review and involving communication with scientific and general audiences. Past recipients include Michael D. West Ph.D., Dr. Greg Fahy, Liz Parrish, Dr. Bill Andrews, Bill Faloon, Dr. Aubrey de Grey, and Dr. Michael R. Rose.
    • Awarding the Bacon Prize
      Annually awards the Bacon Prize to individuals for excellence in work focused on curing aging, recognizing contributions documented by peer review and involving communication with scientific and general audiences.
    • Awarding the Bacon Prize
      Annually awards the Bacon Prize to individuals for excellence in work focused on curing aging, recognizing contributions backed by peer review and involving communication with scientific and general audiences. Past recipients include Michael D. West Ph.D. (2025), Dr. Greg Fahy (2024), Liz Parrish (2023), Dr. Bill Andrews (2022), Bill Faloon (2021), Dr. Aubrey de Grey (2020), and Dr. Michael R. Rose (2019).
  • Health-Focused Educational Conferences & Expos 4 activities
    • Organizing RAADfest
      Produces RAADfest, the largest annual global event focused on super-longevity, which includes an international product expo (RAADcity) where brands showcase longevity products and services.
    • Organizing RAADfest
      Organizes RAADfest, the largest annual global event focused on super-longevity, which includes an international product expo (RAADcity) for longevity products and services.
    • Organizing RAADfest
      Produces RAADfest, described as the largest annual global event focused on super-longevity, which includes an international product expo (RAADcity) for longevity products and services.
    • Organizing RAADfest
      Produces RAADfest, described as the largest annual global event focused on super-longevity, which includes an international product expo (RAADcity) for longevity products and services.
  • Podcast and Video Interview Production 4 activities
    • Producing RAADcast Podcast
      Produces a weekly podcast series titled RAADcast.
    • Producing RAADcast Podcast
      Produces a weekly podcast series titled RAADcast.
    • Producing the RAADcast Podcast
      Produces a weekly podcast series titled RAADcast, releasing new episodes to inform and engage the super longevity community.
    • Producing the RAADcast podcast
      Produces a weekly podcast series titled RAADcast.
  • Church and Ministry Network Development 4 activities
    • Supporting The Church of Perpetual Life
      Assisted in the creation of The Church of Perpetual Life, which has held services since November 2013.
    • Supporting The Church of Perpetual Life
      Assisted in the creation of The Church of Perpetual Life, which has been holding services since November 2013.
    • Supporting The Church of Perpetual Life
      Assisted in the creation of The Church of Perpetual Life, which has held services since November 2013.
    • Supporting The Church of Perpetual Life
      Assisted in the creation of The Church of Perpetual Life, which has held services since November 2013.
  • Uncategorized 13 activities
    • Advocating for Longevity Rights
      Organizes a "Rally for Longevity Rights" in Washington, DC to advocate for policies supporting life extension.
    • Advocating for Longevity Rights
      Organizes a "Rally for Longevity Rights" in Washington, DC, to advocate for issues related to life extension.
    • Advocating for Longevity Rights
      Organizes a "Rally for Longevity Rights" in Washington, DC to advocate for policies supporting life extension.
    • Advocating for Longevity Rights
      Organizes a "Rally for Longevity Rights" in Washington, DC, to advocate for the rights of individuals interested in life extension.
    • Advocating for Longevity Rights
      Organizes a "Rally for Longevity Rights" in Washington, DC, to advocate for policies supporting life extension.
    • Connecting members through a People Finder tool
      Operates a "People Finder" tool to connect members in their geographic area who share an interest in life extension.
    • Engaging Volunteers
      Engages volunteers to support various activities within the super longevity community.
    • Engaging volunteers for the super longevity community
      Engages volunteers to support activities within the super longevity community.
    • Facilitating Community Connections
      Operates a "People Finder" tool to allow members to connect with other members in their geographic area who share an interest in life extension.
    • Facilitating Community Connections
      Operates a "People Finder" tool to connect members in their geographic area who share an interest in life extension and engages volunteers to support activities within the super longevity community.
    • Facilitating Community Connections
      Operates a "People Finder" tool to connect members in their geographic area who share an interest in life extension and engages volunteers to support activities within the super longevity community.
    • Providing Longevity Information and Networking
      Provides information about products and services supporting longevity and improved quality of life, operates a "People Finder" tool for members to connect based on shared interests in life extension, and produces a weekly podcast series called RAADcast.
    • Providing Longevity Product Information
      Provides information about products and services aimed at supporting longevity and improved quality of life.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$411K
Contributions & grants$227K55%
Program service revenue$179K44%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$480K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$185K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$61K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$388K
Net assets$-327K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +22.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • BILL ANDREWS — DIRECTOR
  • LIZ PARRISH — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM FALOON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 44

who they work with

  • BioTrove Investments LLC Partner — Liz Parrish is the founder of BioTrove Investments LLC.
  • BioViva Inc Partner — Liz Parrish is the Founder of BioViva Inc.
  • Church of Perpetual Life Partner — Advisory board member Neal Van De Ree assisted with the creation of this church.
  • Club of Rome (Venezuela Chapter) Partner — Advisory board member Jose Cordeiro was a former director of this organization.
  • Complex Biological Systems Alliance (CBSA) Partner — Liz Parrish is an affiliated member of the Complex Biological Systems Alliance (CBSA).
  • Dr. Aubrey de Grey Partner — Featured expert discussing longevity escape velocity on RAADcast.
  • Dr. Ben and Shawn Javid Partner — Co-founders of Smile Body, featured on RAADcast discussing oral health.
  • Dr. Jeff Gross Partner — Featured expert discussing stem cell therapies on RAADcast.
  • Dr. Kent Holtorf Partner — Featured expert discussing immunity and aging on RAADcast.
  • Dr. Melissa Petersen Partner — Hosts the RAADcast podcast series.
  • Dr. Rafael Gonzalez Partner — Expert discussing cellular rejuvenation on RAADcast.
  • Dr. Sandra Kaufmann Partner — Featured expert discussing aging and longevity strategies on RAADcast.
  • Extropy Institute Partner — Advisory board member Jose Cordeiro was a former director of this organization.
  • Functional Medicine University Partner — Advisory board member Dr. Dian Ginsberg lectures for this university on PCOS.
  • HEALinc Partner — Advisory board member Dr. Desirée Cox is associated with this organization.
  • Higher School of Economics (HSE) Partner — Advisory board member Jose Cordeiro has been invited faculty at this institute in Russia.
  • Human Longevity Institute Partner — Advisory board member Melissa Petersen is the founder of this institute.
  • HumanityPlus Partner — Advisory board member Jose Cordeiro is vicechair of this organization.
  • Institute of Developing Economies IDE – JETRO Partner — Advisory board member Jose Cordeiro has been invited faculty at this institute in Tokyo, Japan.
  • International Longevity Alliance (ILA) Partner — Liz Parrish sits on the board of the International Longevity Alliance (ILA).
  • Intervene Immune Partner — Advisory board member Dr. Greg Fahy is associated with this organization.
  • James LaValle Partner — Expert discussing metabolic health on RAADcast.
  • James Strole Partner — Founder of the Coalition for Radical Life Extension, featured on RAADcast.
  • Kaufmann Protocol Partner — Advisory board member Dr. Sandra Kaufmann is the author and creator of the Kaufmann Protocol.
  • LEV Foundation Partner — Advisory board member Aubrey de Grey co-founded this non-profit organization to enable and accelerate the development and clinical translation of methods to rejuvenate the human body.
  • Liberty International Partner — Advisory board member Jose Cordeiro is a director of this organization.
  • Life Extension Foundation Partner — Bill Faloon is the Director and Co-founder of the Life Extension Foundation.
  • Life University Partner — Advisory board member Melissa Petersen is an adjunct professor of continuing education at this university.
  • Liz Parrish Partner — CEO of BioViva, featured on RAADcast discussing gene therapy.
  • Medfit Partner — Advisory board member Melissa Petersen is a clinical educator for this organization.
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