Leitalift Foundation Inc
Leitalift Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Canton, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $442K. Net investment income was $450K.
Leitalift Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leitalift Foundation Inc gave $442K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $441,750
- +188.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,107
- +188.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,857,838
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leitalift Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brenau University ($255K). Together the top 6 received $438K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 34 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Leitalift Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1157% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $35K (2021) to $442K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brenau University Gainesville, GA | Educational Funds for Students | $255,000 |
| Berry College Mount Berry, GA | Educational Funds for Students | $166,000 |
| Mercer University Atlanta, GA | Educational Funds for Students | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| The Drake House Roswell, GA | Educational Funds for Students | $3,000 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | Educational Funds for Students | $2,500 |
| Lee University Cleveland, TN | Educational Funds for Students | $1,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,857,838 | $470,905 | $506,482 | $441,750 | 7 | $469,965 | $449,654 |
| 2023 | $3,720,657 | $170,914 | $207,059 | $153,148 | 7 | $186,676 | $160,959 |
| 2022 | $3,615,560 | $144,278 | $104,315 | $49,500 | 9 | $86,769 | $131,041 |
| 2021 | $3,872,437 | $306,080 | $87,787 | $35,153 | 6 | $61,398 | $271,303 |
| 2020 | $3,348,879 | $243,470 | $110,903 | $37,750 | 5 | — | $237,909 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leitalift Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Gauger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Chris Pappadakis
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Donald D. Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Lisa Carlisle
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Valerie Morelli
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ac Pappadakis (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sally P. White (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas R. Campbell Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Edith Ivey Johnson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Zachery W. Henderson (2020) — Trustee
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 $5K, to Kimberly Gauger (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leitalift Foundation Inc
How much does Leitalift Foundation Inc give each year?
Leitalift Foundation Inc gave $442K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $153K across 7 grants.
What is Leitalift Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leitalift Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $63,107, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leitalift Foundation Inc give grants?
Leitalift Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Leitalift Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Leitalift Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Funds for Students" (7 grants).
Who are Leitalift Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Leitalift Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brenau University ($255,000), Berry College ($166,000) and Mercer University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leitalift Foundation Inc?
Leitalift Foundation Inc reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $471K.
What is Leitalift Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leitalift Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6048185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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