We Love to Uplift Inc
We Love to Uplift Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $481K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
We Love to Uplift Inc at a glance
In short: We Love to Uplift Inc gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,100
- -26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,100
- +46.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,100
- Total assets
- $480,741
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 We Love to Uplift Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kay Tita ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How We Love to Uplift Inc gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $4K (2024) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kay Tita Seattle, WA | Social Impact | $4,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $480,741 | $287,815 | $263,233 | $4,100 | 1 | $4,100 |
| 2023 | $456,909 | $126,257 | $128,687 | $5,600 | 2 | $5,600 |
| 2022 | $7,243 | $42,019 | $67,697 | $5,990 | 5 | $5,990 |
| 2021 | $11,327 | $94,932 | $81,111 | $10,200 | 2 | $10,450 |
| 2020 | $23,655 | $373,368 | $37,551 | $4,500 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We Love to Uplift Inc is led by Jean Claude Aurel, CEO Founder on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Claude Aurel
CEO Founder
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Anthony Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mario Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jean Claude Aruel (2020–2022) — CEO Founder
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 We Love to Uplift Inc
How much does We Love to Uplift Inc give each year?
We Love to Uplift Inc gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
How large is We Love to Uplift Inc?
We Love to Uplift Inc reported $481K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $288K.
What is We Love to Uplift Inc?
We Love to Uplift Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $481K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does We Love to Uplift Inc operate?
We Love to Uplift Inc has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Maryland, Washington.
What is We Love to Uplift Inc's EIN?
We Love to Uplift Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3570306. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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