Lift for Life
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$404K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
49
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Lift for Life?
Lift for Life is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 ($195K), Florence Heiman Charitable ($72K), Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $404K in grants to Lift for Life between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 | $195,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Florence Heiman Charitable | $72,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation | $39,500 | 6 | 2021–2026 |
| Mildred Herbert and Julian Simon Fdn | $34,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | $27,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert & Grace Brod Family Foundation | $11,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Rubin Family Foundation | $6,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation | $5,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Vatterott Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable | $3,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| David a Fleming Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| AGC of Missouri Education Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Pecha Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Foundation | $400 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2026) to $83K (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
What grants has Lift for Life received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO POOR, OR DISTRESSED, OR UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR INDIGENT AND OR NEEDY PERSONS. | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 | ANNUAL GIFT | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO POOR, OR DISTRESSED, OR UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR INDIGENT AND OR NEEDY PERSONS. | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 | ANNUAL GIFT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Florence Heiman Charitable | Charitable | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | GIVING STUDENTS A STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO POOR, OR DISTRESSED, OR UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR INDIGENT AND OR NEEDY PERSONS. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Rubin Family Foundation | GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | David a Fleming Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Robert & Grace Brod Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2023 | Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 | ANNUAL GIFT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO POOR, OR DISTRESSED, OR UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR INDIGENT AND OR NEEDY PERSONS. | $20,500 |
| 2023 | Florence Heiman Charitable | Charitable | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | GIVING STUDENTS A STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Rubin Family Foundation | GIFT | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Robert & Grace Brod Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500 |
| 2023 | The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2022 | Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 | ANNUAL GIFT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Florence Heiman Charitable | Charitable | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | GIVING STUDENTS A STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Robert & Grace Brod Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO POOR, OR DISTRESSED, OR UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR INDIGENT AND OR NEEDY PERSONS. | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500 |
| 2022 | Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2022 | The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Foundation | General Support | $100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 49 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lift for Life?
Lift for Life is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 ($195K), Florence Heiman Charitable ($72K), Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $404K in grants to Lift for Life between 2019–2026.
Who is Lift for Life's largest funder?
Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 is the largest recorded funder of Lift for Life, with $195K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Lift for Life received?
IRS 990 filings record $404K in grants to Lift for Life across 49 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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