Life Raft Group Inc
Enhancing survival and quality of life for people living with gist and other rare cancers through patient-powered research, education, empowerment and global advocacy efforts.
Life Raft Group Inc at a glance
In short: Life Raft Group Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,761,480
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Life Raft Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarcoma Alliance for Research Through Collaboration (Sarc) ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarcoma Alliance for Research Through Collaboration (Sarc) Ann Arbor, MI | Research Grant | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,761,480 | $2,179,789 | $1,770,153 | $25,000 | 1 | $166,851 |
| 2023 | $3,244,046 | $1,861,966 | $1,712,287 | $20,000 | 1 | $136,128 |
| 2022 | $2,905,317 | $1,396,538 | $1,918,096 | $25,000 | 1 | $41,019 |
| 2021 | $3,390,555 | $1,973,515 | $1,984,660 | — | — | $1,027 |
| 2020 | $3,323,199 | $2,030,922 | $1,996,675 | — | — | $13,518 |
About Life Raft Group Inc
Based on IRS filings
Life Raft Group Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Wayne, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $167K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Life Raft Group Inc is led by Sara Rothschild, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Rothschild
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $145K (2024)
Gary Glasser
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hughes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Bunn
Trustee
Past President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pontell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teena Petersohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Stolzer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Borwegen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Bonda-Swenson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Abrams
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christa Pereira
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Occhiuzzi
Deputy Executive Director
Vice President - Executive Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Deputy Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $132K (2024)
Robin Elia
Controller
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$59K (2023) → $74K (2024)
Santy Disabatino
Board Member & Treasurer
Trustee → Board Member & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jerry Cudzil (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rodrigo Salas (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Biegansky (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Poss (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Norman J. Scherzer (2020–2022) — Consulting Executive Director
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 $145K, to Sara Rothschild (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Life Raft Group Inc
How much does Life Raft Group Inc give each year?
Life Raft Group Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Life Raft Group Inc?
Life Raft Group Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Life Raft Group Inc?
Life Raft Group Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Wayne, NJ. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Life Raft Group Inc operate?
Life Raft Group Inc has awarded grants in California, Michigan.
What is Life Raft Group Inc's EIN?
Life Raft Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0547746. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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