DRIVE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS IN ORDER TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$846K
-6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$909K
+17.8% YoY
Grant Count
13
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
+26.9% YoY
About Drive for Life
Based on IRS filings
Drive for Life is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KALAMAZOO, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $846K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $909K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $846,150 | $908,502 | $827,605 |
| Revenue | $1,064,085 | $950,850 | $1,948,350 |
| Expenses | $1,101,856 | $904,400 | $1,663,029 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29,897 | $31,538 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Spartan Fund ($463,000), Southwest Michigan First - Legacy Council ($103,500), Bronco Athletic Fund ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DETROIT, MI | OPERATIONS | $55,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ELKHART COUNTY GOSHEN, IN | OPERATIONS | $6,000 |
| CHEFF THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER AUGUSTA, MI | OPERATIONS | $14,000 |
| OCEAN REEF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION KEY LARGO, FL | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST - LEGACY COUNCIL KALAMAZOO, MI | OPERATIONS | $103,500 |
| SPARTAN FUND EAST LANSING, MI | ATHLETICS | $463,000 |
| WMU ATHLETICS KALAMAZOO, MI | HOCKEY PROGRAM | $7,000 |
| BRONCO ATHLETIC FUND KALAMAZOO, MI | OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS BAY HARBOR, MI | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| JOURNEY21 OCONOMOWOC, WI | OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON J ZEIGLER | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HAROLD J ZEIGLER | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BONNIE A ZEIGLER | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drive for Life?
Drive for Life is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KALAMAZOO, MI. It holds $846K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Drive for Life?
As of 2024, Drive for Life holds $846K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $909K in 2024.
Where does Drive for Life operate?
Drive for Life has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Drive for Life award?
In 2024, Drive for Life awarded 13 grants totaling $909K — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Drive for Life's EIN?
Drive for Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3209896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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