The Project for Life Inc
The Project for Life Inc is a private foundation, based in Melville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $391K.
The Project for Life Inc at a glance
In short: The Project for Life Inc gave $391K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $390,836
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,426
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,259
- -74.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (71% 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 Project for Life Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Expectant Mother Care ($120K). Together the top 9 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 51 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Project for Life Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $391K (2025) to $462K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Expectant Mother Care Yonkers, NY | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $120,000 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $83,336 |
| Evangelical Catholic Inc Madison, WI | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $77,500 |
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers Maryknoll, NY | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Diocese of Tshumbe Dr Congo Sioux Falls, SD | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $20,000 |
| Mustard Seed Communities New York, NY | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $20,000 |
| Catholic Campus Ministries Assn Cincinnati, OH | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $15,000 |
| Given Institute Suffern, NY | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $15,000 |
| Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Locust Valley, NY | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,259 | $405,025 | $426,355 | $390,836 | 9 | $426,032 | — | $445 |
| 2024 | $20,499 | $390,035 | $450,484 | $417,834 | 11 | $450,335 | — | $2,355 |
| 2023 | $80,958 | $560,029 | $492,696 | $462,082 | 10 | $492,566 | — | $2,044 |
| 2022 | $13,372 | $225,018 | $443,551 | $392,332 | 9 | $443,289 | — | $3,608 |
| 2021 | $247,083 | $257 | $534,068 | $428,332 | 12 | — | — | $23,701 |
| 2020 | $774,491 | $901,046 | $523,158 | $421,666 | 11 | — | — | $25,397 |
| 2019 | $407,736 | $3,559 | $518,549 | $445,078 | 10 | — | $220 | $30,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Project for Life Inc reported a distributable amount of $445 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Project for Life Inc is led by Christopher S. Pascucci, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher S. Pascucci
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael C. Pascucci
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Silvana B. Pascucci
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charles E. Becker
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter I. Cavallaro
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Project for Life Inc
How much does The Project for Life Inc give each year?
The Project for Life Inc gave $391K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $418K across 11 grants.
What is The Project for Life Inc's typical grant size?
The Project for Life Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $43,426, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Project for Life Inc give grants?
The Project for Life Inc gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (20%) and South Dakota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Suffern, NY (2 grants).
Does The Project for Life Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Project for Life Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Project for Life Inc's largest grantees?
The Project for Life Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Expectant Mother Care ($120,000), Sisters of Life ($83,336) and Evangelical Catholic Inc ($77,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Project for Life Inc?
The Project for Life Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $426K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $445 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Project for Life Inc's EIN?
The Project for Life Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0817618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The Project for Life Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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