Lupus Research Alliance Incorporated
The Lupus Research Alliance is a New York–based nonprofit that funds and accelerates lupus research, supporting grants and research programs to advance diagnostics and treatments. The site lists the organization's NY address and federal tax ID and provides detailed funding and researcher resources.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An academic medical center, research institute, hospital or investigator-led team conducting lupus-focused biomedical or translational research with demonstrated capacity to manage awarded research funding.
Good Fit
- • A clear lupus research project or PI with prior peer-reviewed grants.
- • Institutional affiliation with a university, medical center, or established research institute.
- • Project scope aligned to diagnostics, therapeutics, or translational research for lupus.
- • Budget request consistent with past awards (observed awards ranged from roughly $10K up to and above $1M).
Geography
Observed grants in 2024 went to organizations in 29 states and the foundation’s in-state share was only about 17%, indicating a national multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 62 distinct recipients (63 grants) including many independent universities and hospitals, and the portfolio includes both one-time and repeat grantees across four years.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is strong: 32 new recipients appeared in 2024 (about half the year’s recipients); although no formal application instructions were found, the behavioral pattern shows regular entry of new grantees.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
