Give to Life Foundation

FORT WORTH, TX EIN: 46-2780353 Website

Give to Life Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. The organization operates under the mission of helping young adults with cancer through financial assistance, research funding, and support programs. The foundation is volunteer-driven and focuses on providing direct aid to cancer patients and advancing cancer research.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$72K

-91.3% YoY

Grant Count

+19.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-92.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary mission is to assist young adults with cancer between the ages of 18 and 30. Key program areas include:

Financial Assistance: Direct financial support to eligible young adult cancer patients
Research: Funding for research studies aimed at developing better cancer treatments and working toward a cure
Blood and Marrow Support: Programs related to blood and marrow donation and transplantation

The foundation's work is characterized by a volunteer-driven model and focuses on both immediate patient support and long-term research advancement.

Grantmaking

Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the foundation reported total giving of $71,616. Historical grant awards have ranged from $40 to $771,532.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking activities focus primarily on Texas, Florida, and Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $2.8M (85%)

Texas $395K (12%)

Florida $18K (1%)

Missouri $17K (1%)

Massachusetts $16K (0%)

California $14K (0%)

New York $11K (0%)

Nevada $6K (0%)

+12 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Missouri Nevada New York Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $0
Total Giving: $71,616

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

118 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cornerstone Assistance Network ($10,532), Ag Contributor Srvcs ($7,400), Unbound North Texas ($6,744).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADERA FOUNDATION FORT WORTH, TX	TO BRING IMPROVEMENT TO PEOPLE'S LIVES IN AFRICA	$3,200
AG CONTRIBUTOR SRVCS SPRINGFIELD, MO	TO PROMOTE BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP	$7,400
BIBLE PROJECT PORTLAND, OR	GENERAL SUPPORT	$600
BIRCHMAN BAPTIST CHURCH FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CAMPUS CRUSADE ORLANDO, FL	TO PROMOTE EVANGELISM	$1,600
CHRIST LIFE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
CHRISTIAN SOLIDARITY WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$618
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY AROUND THE WORLD	$357
CORNERSTONE ASSISTANCE NETWORK FORT WORTH, TX	TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN POVERTY IN TARRANT COUNTY	$10,532
CRAZY8 MINISTRIES JOSHUA, TX	TO REACH OUT AND COME ALONGSIDE OTHERS.	$5,800

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JENNIFER SMITH	PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	4	—
MARK A SMITH	SECRETARY/TREASURER, DIREC	1	—
LINDA OSBORNE	DIRECTOR	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation maintains active engagement with its community and beneficiaries:

CoFo Awarded $1.5 Million GIFT IX Community Support Grant | Community Foundation

2026

The 2026 L.I.F.E. Survivor Grant Application opened on the first day of spring

2023 Survivor Grant Recipient: Tanner Holt

2025

In May 2025, students at Hortonville Elementary School fundraised for the foundation, presenting a check for $5,000

2025

The foundation has recognized multiple survivor grant recipients in recent years, including 2025 and 2024 awardees

2023 Survivor Grant Recipient: Tanner Holt

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Give to Life Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary mission is to assist young adults with cancer between the ages of 18 and 30. Key program areas include: • **Financial Assistance**: Direct financial support to eligible young adult cancer patients • **Research**: Funding for research studies aimed at developing better cancer treatments and working toward a cure • **Blood and Marrow Support**: Programs related to blood and marrow donation and transplantation The foundation's work is characterized by a volunteer-driven mo…

How do I apply for a grant from Give to Life Foundation?

Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the foundation reported total giving of $71,616. Historical grant awards have ranged from $40 to $771,532. The foundation operates an annual Survivor Grant program that opens applications on the first day of spring each year. Recent grant recipients have included individuals such as Brandon White, Elise McCarter, and Zane Mabry, who received support during their cancer treatment and recovery.