Lift Me up Inc
Lift Me up Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity as helping lift individuals out of poverty by providing assistance with financial and physical needs.
Lift Me up Inc at a glance
In short: Lift Me up Inc gave $42K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,882
- +58.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,490
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,983
- Total assets
- $2,143
- +63.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lift Me up Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4433 E Hartford, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: (480) 662-3832
Website: https://www.liftmeupinc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lift Me up Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indigent Persons Less Than 1000 EAC ($17K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 7% to recipients in an unidentified state, and less than 1% to Michigan. The listed grants also include support for an orphanage in Uganda.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indigent Persons Less Than 1000 EAC Phoenix, AZ | Basic Needs | $17,020 |
| Roxanne Hudson Phoenix, AZ | Legal Assistance, Basic Needs | $5,918 |
| Candace Savage Phoenix, AZ | Dental Care, Basic Needs | $3,451 |
| Krista Collingham Phoenix, AZ | Dental Care, Basic Needs | $3,246 |
| Helping Hands Project | Aid to Orphanage in Uganda | $3,096 |
| Jason Hathaway Phoenix, AZ | Dental Care | $2,165 |
| Danielle Milsap Phoenix, AZ | Dental Care, Basic Needs | $1,801 |
| Sarah Yarena Phoenix, AZ | Dental Care | $1,500 |
| Kathryn Marshall Phoenix, AZ | Basic Needs | $1,300 |
| Danielle Valdez Phoenix, AZ | Dental Care, Basic Needs | $1,216 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,143 | $51,291 | $50,461 | $41,882 | 12 | $50,276 |
| 2024 | $1,313 | $39,915 | $44,204 | $26,447 | 8 | $44,204 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it provides assistance with both financial and physical needs. Its 2025 grants included support for basic needs, dental care, legal assistance, and an orphanage in Uganda. The website says the Helping Hand Project orphanage cares for 29 orphans; that is the organization’s description of the grantee.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Lift Me up Inc reported 12 grants totaling $41,882. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $17,020, with a median of $1,983.
The largest listed grant was $17,020 to Indigent Persons Less Than 1000 EAC for basic needs. Other notable grants included $5,918 to Roxanne Hudson for legal assistance and basic needs; $3,451 to Candace Savage and $3,246 to Krista Collingham for dental care and basic needs; and $3,096 to Helping Hands Project for aid to an orphanage in Uganda. The filing also lists $100 to Heavenly Hope International for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jill Boxrud as president, Kari Moss as secretary, and Katharine Dummer as treasurer.
Lift Me up Inc is led by Jill Boxrud, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill Boxrud
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Moss
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Dummer
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Lift Me up Inc
How much does Lift Me up Inc give each year?
Lift Me up Inc gave $42K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 8 grants.
What is Lift Me up Inc's typical grant size?
Lift Me up Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,983, and its average grant was $3,490, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lift Me up Inc give grants?
Lift Me up Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (10 grants).
Does Lift Me up Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Lift Me up Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Dental Care, Basic Needs" (4 grants) and "Dental Care" (3 grants).
Who are Lift Me up Inc's largest grantees?
Lift Me up Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Indigent Persons Less Than 1000 EAC ($17,020), Roxanne Hudson ($5,918) and Candace Savage ($3,451), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lift Me up Inc?
Lift Me up Inc reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $51K.
What does Lift Me up Inc fund?
The organization states that it provides assistance with both financial and physical needs. Its 2025 grants included support for basic needs, dental care, legal assistance, and an orphanage in Uganda. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lift Me up Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lift Me up Inc's EIN?
Lift Me up Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1271439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Lift Me up Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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