A Shot for Life Inc
A Shot for Life ('asfl') is a sports based non-profit organization that funds health and cancer research initiatives. Through sports-based initiatives, community in-person events, and online activities, asfl meaningfully engages and unites communities, inspires hope and teaches community leadership
A Shot for Life Inc at a glance
In short: A Shot for Life Inc gave $706K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $706K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $705,562
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $705,562
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $705,562
- Total assets
- $510,122
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who A Shot for Life Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($706K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How A Shot for Life Inc gives
- Giving grew 341% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $706K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $706K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Dr. Curry research lab - to support cancer research, treatment and cure, and to create awareness of the disease and/or related disease(s). | $705,562 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $510,122 | $1,186,747 | $1,142,630 | $705,562 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $472,340 | $923,453 | $762,882 | $500,000 | 1 | $1,048 |
| 2022 | $325,770 | $527,196 | $462,401 | $301,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $215,694 | $289,009 | $231,540 | $160,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $161,482 | $183,599 | $160,092 | $102,000 | 1 | — |
About A Shot for Life Inc
Based on IRS filings
A Shot for Life Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Watertown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $510K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $706K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Shot for Life Inc is led by Michael Slonina, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Slonina
CEO
President → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $93K (2024)
Elizabeth Cullen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Mitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kinjal Patel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruben Porras
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David D'amico
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $93K, to Michael Slonina (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about A Shot for Life Inc
How much does A Shot for Life Inc give each year?
A Shot for Life Inc gave $706K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
How large is A Shot for Life Inc?
A Shot for Life Inc reported $510K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is A Shot for Life Inc?
A Shot for Life Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Watertown, MA. It holds $510K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does A Shot for Life Inc operate?
A Shot for Life Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is A Shot for Life Inc's EIN?
A Shot for Life Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2867457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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