The Life Connection Inc
The Life Connection Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K.
The Life Connection Inc at a glance
In short: The Life Connection Inc gave $17K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,758
- +227.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,379
- +63.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,379
- Total assets
- $7,239
- -68.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Life Connection Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Ministries International ($10K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Life Connection Inc gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Ministries International Tempe, AZ | Religious Ministry | $10,103 |
| Trinitas Ministries Dallas, TX | Religious Learning and Training | $6,655 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,239 | $9,164 | $24,866 | $16,758 | 2 | $18,898 |
| 2024 | $22,941 | $20,000 | $12,107 | $5,122 | 1 | $12,107 |
| 2023 | $15,048 | — | $17,589 | $7,349 | 2 | $17,589 |
| 2022 | $32,637 | $46,043 | $18,984 | $7,983 | 1 | $18,984 |
| 2021 | $5,578 | $10,160 | $11,476 | $3,669 | 1 | $11,316 |
| 2020 | $6,894 | — | $12,902 | $5,843 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Life Connection Inc is led by Dean B. Truitt, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dean B. Truitt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenda A. Truitt
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Life Connection Inc
How much does The Life Connection Inc give each year?
The Life Connection Inc gave $17K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is The Life Connection Inc?
The Life Connection Inc reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
What is The Life Connection Inc?
The Life Connection Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Austin, TX. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Life Connection Inc operate?
The Life Connection Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Illinois, Texas.
What is The Life Connection Inc's EIN?
The Life Connection Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3135054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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