The Lowy Medical Research Institute Limited
About
The Lowy Medical Research Institute (LMRI) is an Australian non-profit medical research organization, founded by the Lowy family. It is singularly dedicated to understanding the causes and developing effective treatments for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel), a rare degenerative retinal disease that leads to progressive central vision loss.
Board Interlocks (3 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
LMRI's approach to philanthropy is highly targeted and hands-on, focusing on funding and conducting scientific research projects. They foster collaborations with leading international scientists and institutions worldwide, directly supporting research initiatives and clinical trials that advance the understanding and potential treatments for MacTel, rather than operating broad, open grant programs.
Tips for Applicants
LMRI does not appear to have open, competitive grant programs. Researchers seeking funding for MacTel-related research should explore direct collaboration opportunities or inquire about their specific research initiatives.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $743K | $22.6M | $18.1M | $-20,006,194 |
| 2022 | $467K | $11.5M | $37.6M | $-6,798,364 |
| 2021 | $48.2M | $12.2M | $44.3M | $36.0M |
| 2020 | $20.0M | $16.8M | $8.3M | $3.3M |
| 2019 | $12.5M | $14.7M | $3.8M | $-2,175,711 |
| 2018 | $10.7M | $12.0M | $4.2M | $-1,679,169 |
| 2017 | $10.0M | $9.9M | $3.9M | $19K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-80110135781
- ABN
- 80110135781
- Sector
- health
- Website
- www.lmri.net
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (11)
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $743K
- Assets
- $18.1M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 26
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2000
- Locality
- Sydney (North) - Millers Point
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Sydney (North) - Millers Point
- Entities in Area
- 10,079