Universal Lifeline Foundation
Universal Lifeline Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Carson City, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $440K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K.
Universal Lifeline Foundation at a glance
In short: Universal Lifeline Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $440,100
- +1760300.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (75% 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 Universal Lifeline Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Owl Research Institute ($8K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Owl Research Institute Manasquan, NJ | Donation | $7,500 |
| Saint Ambrose of Milan Orthodox Putnam Valley, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $440,100 | $450,075 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | $25 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $25 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $25 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $25 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Universal Lifeline Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dawn Marie Caruso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Vincent Caruso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Universal Lifeline Foundation
How much does Universal Lifeline Foundation give each year?
Universal Lifeline Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Universal Lifeline Foundation?
Universal Lifeline Foundation reported $440K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $450K.
What is Universal Lifeline Foundation?
Universal Lifeline Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Carson City, NV. It holds $440K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Universal Lifeline Foundation operate?
Universal Lifeline Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is Universal Lifeline Foundation's EIN?
Universal Lifeline Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4359511. 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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