Uplifting Athletes Inc
The mission of Uplifting Athletes is to harness the power of sport to build a community that invests in lives of people impacted by rare diseases. A vision where no person impacted by rare diseases feels alone and everyone has hope for the future.
Uplifting Athletes Inc at a glance
In short: Uplifting Athletes Inc gave $180K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $331,558
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Uplifting Athletes Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Uplifting Athletes Inc
Who Uplifting Athletes Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dana-Faber Cancer Institute ($20K). Together the top 9 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Uplifting Athletes Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $90K (2020) to $200K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Faber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | To Support Research | $20,000 |
| Washington University of St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Support Research | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange Count Orange, CA | To Support Research | $20,000 |
| Research Institute of Fox Chase Can Philadelphia, PA | To Support Research | $20,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | To Support Research | $20,000 |
| Scripps Research Institution Los Angeles, CA | To Support Research | $20,000 |
| University of Michigan Pittsburgh, PA | — | $20,000 |
| Purdue University Chicago, IL | — | $20,000 |
| University of California San Diego Los Angeles, CA | — | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $331,558 | $1,679,272 | $1,729,757 | $180,000 | 9 | — |
| 2024 | $285,031 | $1,212,995 | $1,442,095 | $200,000 | 10 | — |
| 2023 | $520,011 | $1,572,398 | $1,572,923 | $180,000 | 9 | — |
| 2022 | $554,947 | $1,116,184 | $941,296 | $160,000 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $344,744 | $868,995 | $610,023 | $120,000 | 7 | $-247 |
| 2020 | $71,526 | $572,693 | $551,933 | $90,000 | 6 | — |
About Uplifting Athletes Inc
Based on IRS filings
Uplifting Athletes Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Doylestown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $332K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $180K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Uplifting Athletes Inc is led by Brett Brackett, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett Brackett
President
General Mana → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $139K (2025)
Shoshanna Engel-Lewis
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Long Jr.
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $141K (2025)
David Wozniak
Member Emeritus
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Member Emeritus, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Deaven
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerwin Stetler
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Shirley
Founder
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Trzeciak
Board Member
Interim Board → Interim Chai, 2024
Interim Chai → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Hernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Hopkin
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Allegretti
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Rattananont
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris O'Brien
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Scott Schliebner (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffini Grimes (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $141K, to Robert Long Jr (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Uplifting Athletes Inc
How much does Uplifting Athletes Inc give each year?
Uplifting Athletes Inc gave $180K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $200K across 10 grants.
What is Uplifting Athletes Inc's typical grant size?
Uplifting Athletes Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Uplifting Athletes Inc give grants?
Uplifting Athletes Inc's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (33%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Uplifting Athletes Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Uplifting Athletes Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Research" (6 grants).
Who are Uplifting Athletes Inc's largest grantees?
Uplifting Athletes Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dana-Faber Cancer Institute ($20,000), Washington University of St Louis ($20,000) and Children's Hospital of Orange Count ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Uplifting Athletes Inc?
Uplifting Athletes Inc reported $332K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Uplifting Athletes Inc?
Uplifting Athletes Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Doylestown, PA. It holds $332K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Uplifting Athletes Inc's EIN?
Uplifting Athletes Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1986485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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