Private foundation · EIN 61-1359337 · Mayfield Hts, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lift a Life Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 52 grants paid, $10M total, median $50K. 2% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
52
$10M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in OH
2%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$64M

Grants paid in 2024

52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Norton Children's HospitalLouisville, KYJuvenile diabetes (jd)$2.2M
David Novak Leadership IncMayfield Heights, OHLeadership$2.1M
Rita June Foundation IncLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$1.5M
Metro United WayLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$813K
Community Coordinated Child Care Aka 4-CLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$470K
Global Game ChangersLouisville, KYLeadership$425K
Home of the InnocentsLouisville, KYResponsive$250K
National Christian FoundationLexington, KYReligious$250K
Sonia Nabeta FoundationNew York, NYJuvenile diabetes (jd)$215K
West Palm Golf Community TrustWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral - sports$200K
Horatio Alger AssociationAlexandria, VAGeneral$150K
Kentucky Chamber FoundationFrankfort, KYEarly childhood education$122K
Camp HendonLouisville, KYJuvenile diabetes (jd)$100K
MaryhurstLouisville, KYGeneral$100K
Raymond James Charitable Endowment FundSt Petersburg, FLGeneral$100K
Delta FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral$75K
Recenter MinistriesLouisville, KYHunger$60K
A Cure for Robert IncLouisville, KYGeneral$50K
Fund for the ArtsLouisville, KYJuvenile diabetes$50K
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYLeadership$50K
Iron Bell MinistriesLouisville, KYReligious$50K
Kentucky Youth AdvocatesLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$50K
Nantz FriendsHouston, TXGeneral$50K
Neighborhood HouseLouisville, KYEarly childhood education / general$50K
Pritchard CommitteeLexington, KYEarly childhood education$50K
R 15-20 Ministries IncBedford, MAReligious - general$50K
St Joseph Childrens HomeLouisville, KYEarly childhood education / general$50K
St Vincent de Paul LouisvilleLouisville, KYHunger$50K
WaterstepLouisville, KYGeneral$50K
West End Preparatory SchoolLouisville, KYEducation$50K
Skilz 4 Life IncLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$48K
Backside Learning CenterLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$45K
Advance LouisvilleLouisville, KYCareer development assistance$35K
Stage One Family TheatreLouisville, KYEarly childhood education / general$35K
Kentucky HarvestLouisville, KYHunger$30K
Charity WaterHagertown, MDClean water$25K
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Chief CaresNashville, TNTn flooding$25K
Pitt AcademyLouisville, KYEducation$25K
Leadership Louisville Foundation IncLouisville, KYLeadership$20K
Virginia Chance SchoolLouisville, KYEarly childhood education / general$16K
Bringing Justice Home IncLouisville, KYHunger$15K
Love Thy NeighborFort Lauderdale, FLReligious$15K
Critcally LovedLouisville, KYJuvenile diabetes$11K
The Parklands of Floyds ForkLouisville, KYPark preservation$11K
American Junior Golf AssnBraselton, GASports - golf/leadership carolina cup$10K
Justin Thomas Foundation IncWashington, DCChildren$10K
Less Is More IncLouisville, KYIn memory$10K
Masters Tournament Foundation IncAugusta, GAResponsive - employee relief fund$10K
Middletown Christian ChurchLouisville, KYReligious$10K
WayfindersLouisville, KYChildren and youth services$10K
Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CAConservancy$5,000
Community Foundation of LouisvilleLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$450

By state: Kentucky 38 · Ohio 1 · Florida 3 · New York 1 · Virginia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Lift a Life Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Mayfield Hts, Ohio, administered in care of Cornerstone Family Office, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Lift a Life Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lift a Life Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $10M across 52 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Lift a Life Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (38 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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