Cruzin for Life
Raise funds for marian cancer center or other cancer 501c3 organizations thru annual classic car run, dinners, lunches and bbq's. Funds donated to assist numerous cancer patients, providing needed medical supplies and assist patients with transportation for treatments.
Cruzin for Life at a glance
In short: Cruzin for Life gave $70K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $409,955
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cruzin for Life funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Donation | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $409,955 | $267,188 | $137,448 | $70,000 | 1 | $11 |
| 2024 | $280,215 | $306,174 | $179,925 | $42,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | — | $113,560 | $10,550 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $50,954 | $1,666 | $5,721 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $55,009 | $290 | $9,187 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $63,907 | $64,151 | $64,957 | — | — | — |
About Cruzin for Life
Based on IRS filings
Cruzin for Life is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Santa Maria, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $410K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cruzin for Life is led by Karen Lewis, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Lewis
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Murdock
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Lewis
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Maupin
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Margie Maupin (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Brenda Hooley (2023) — Director
- Former: Chad McGray (2023) — Director
- Former: Jaqi Hart (2023) — Director
- Former: Ray Catayas (2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Bonilla (2023) — Director
- Former: Clifford Labastida (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Kara Cole (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marty Borjas (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Labastida (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terri Hayworth (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cruzin for Life
How much does Cruzin for Life give each year?
Cruzin for Life gave $70K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
How large is Cruzin for Life?
Cruzin for Life reported $410K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $267K.
What is Cruzin for Life?
Cruzin for Life is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Santa Maria, CA. It holds $410K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cruzin for Life operate?
Cruzin for Life has awarded grants in California.
What is Cruzin for Life's EIN?
Cruzin for Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0124040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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