The Lift Foundation
The Lift Foundation is a private foundation, based in Farmington, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $427K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Lift Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lift Foundation gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $22,500
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $426,721
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lift Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huntsman Mental Health Foundation ($25K). Together the top 2 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lift Foundation gives
- Giving grew 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Mental Health Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Support Research and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders. | $25,000 |
| Academy for Creating Enterprise Provo, UT | To empower entrepreneurs in developing countries to build lasting businesses. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426,721 | $75,000 | $46,080 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,540 | $10,554 | $25,385 |
| 2022 | $380,511 | $-59,252 | $26,020 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,510 | $664 | $22,016 |
| 2021 | $472,983 | $75,254 | $25,000 | $24,000 | 5 | $24,500 | $74,754 | $22,806 |
| 2020 | $347,553 | $42,187 | $31,365 | $24,000 | 2 | — | $35,313 | $23,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lift Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lift Foundation is led by G. Andrew Barfuss, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
G. Andrew Barfuss
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Barfuss
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Barfuss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Barfuss
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Barfuss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Barfuss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Glenn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Barfuss
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lift Foundation
How much does The Lift Foundation give each year?
The Lift Foundation gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Lift Foundation?
The Lift Foundation reported $427K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lift Foundation operate?
The Lift Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Utah.
What is The Lift Foundation's EIN?
The Lift Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0648103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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