Over the Rainbow Life Fund
Over the Rainbow Life Fund was created to provide ongoing and long term support for over the rainbow's services program. The services program was developed to help residents of over the rainbow apartments acquire the skills and resources they need to live independently. It also aims to help residents connect with educational, recreational, and other wellness resources in their communities with which they can enhance their own sense of well-being. The acronym life stands for living independently, feeling empowered.
Over the Rainbow Life Fund at a glance
In short: Over the Rainbow Life Fund gave $110K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $110,000
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $3,830,294
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Over the Rainbow Life Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Over the Rainbow Association ($110K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Over the Rainbow Association Evanston, IL | Operating Support | $110,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,830,294 | $377,824 | $110,000 | $110,000 | 1 | $377,824 |
| 2024 | $3,562,470 | $358,445 | — | — | — | $358,445 |
| 2023 | $3,204,025 | $327,519 | — | — | — | $327,519 |
| 2022 | $2,876,506 | — | $365,598 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,112,104 | $400,844 | — | — | — | $400,844 |
| 2020 | $2,651,260 | $246,148 | — | — | — | $246,148 |
About Over the Rainbow Life Fund
Based on IRS filings
Over the Rainbow Life Fund is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Evanston, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $110K. Net investment income was $378K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Over the Rainbow Life Fund is led by Eric Huffman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Huffman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann King
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rena Holland
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Cowan
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Russo
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alasdair Cripps (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Over the Rainbow Life Fund
How much does Over the Rainbow Life Fund give each year?
Over the Rainbow Life Fund gave $110K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Over the Rainbow Life Fund?
Over the Rainbow Life Fund reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $378K.
What is Over the Rainbow Life Fund?
Over the Rainbow Life Fund is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Evanston, IL. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Over the Rainbow Life Fund operate?
Over the Rainbow Life Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Over the Rainbow Life Fund's EIN?
Over the Rainbow Life Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3679095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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