EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND POLICY OWNERS, BENEFICIARIES AND OTHER APPROPRIATE CONSTITUENCIES OF THE VALUE OF THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS; AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF THE SIGNIFICANT AND ESSENTIAL ROLE THAT THE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND ITS PRODUCTS PLAY IN A SOUND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$125K
+36.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$201K
+235.4% YoY
Grant Count
17
+183.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+18.4% YoY
About The Life Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Life Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $125K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $201K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $124,652 | $91,662 | $36,879 |
| Revenue | $339,543 | $80,868 | $352,515 |
| Expenses | $309,550 | $159,183 | $395,479 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Life Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Utah Valley University ($17,500), University of California Irvine ($15,000), Paine College ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE IRVINE, CA | LIFE LESSONS | $15,000 |
| PAINE COLLEGE AUGUSTA, GA | LIFE LESSONS | $15,000 |
| TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE, TN | LIFE LESSONS | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | LIFE LESSONS | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA OMAHA, NE | LIFE LESSONS | $15,000 |
| MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, MO | LIFE LESSONS | $12,500 |
| WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY BOWLING GREEN, KY | LIFE LESSONS | $10,000 |
| GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING NASHVILLE, TN | LIFE LESSONS | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA | LIFE LESSONS | $10,000 |
| WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY WEST CHESTER, PA | LIFE LESSONS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARB PIETRANGELO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK HANNA CLU CHFC AIF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL WEINTRAUB | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| R JAN PINNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL DOUGHERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN STEINER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| ERNI DAVIS | CFO | 10 | — |
| KEVIN M MAYEUX | CEO | 10 | — |
| TOM COTHRON | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Life Fund?
The Life Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $125K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Life Fund?
As of 2024, The Life Fund holds $125K in total assets with $340K in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $201K in 2024.
Where does The Life Fund operate?
The Life Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia.
What size grants does The Life Fund award?
In 2024, The Life Fund awarded 17 grants totaling $201K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Life Fund's EIN?
The Life Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2316124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in The Life Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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