Lift for Life
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$568K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Lift for Life?
Lift for Life is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by 30 for the Kids Inc ($225K), Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 ($155K), Florence Heiman Charitable Remainder Trust ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $568K in grants to Lift for Life between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 for the Kids Inc | $225,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 | $155,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Florence Heiman Charitable Remainder Trust | $60,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Mildred Herbert and Julian Simon Fdn | $34,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation | $30,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| 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 |
| Vatterott Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Fischer-bauer-knirps Foundation | $4,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| 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 |
| Ray Marglous Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pecha Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann | $400 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Lift for Life received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO POOR, OR DISTRESSED, OR UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR INDIGENT AND OR NEEDY PERSONS. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 30 for the Kids Inc | SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 | ANNUAL GIFT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Florence Heiman Charitable Remainder Trust | Charitable | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | GIVING STUDENTS A STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | $7,000 |
| 2024 | The Rubin Family Foundation | GIFT | $3,000 |
| 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 | 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 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2023 | 30 for the Kids Inc | SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| 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 Remainder Trust | 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 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2022 | 30 for the Kids Inc | SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 | ANNUAL GIFT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Florence Heiman Charitable Remainder Trust | 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 | Ray Marglous Family Foundation | General Operations | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Fischer-bauer-knirps Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2022 | Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lift for Life?
Lift for Life is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by 30 for the Kids Inc ($225K), Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd 04301987 ($155K), Florence Heiman Charitable Remainder Trust ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $568K in grants to Lift for Life between 2019–2025.
Who is Lift for Life's largest funder?
30 for the Kids Inc is the largest recorded funder of Lift for Life, with $225K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Lift for Life received?
IRS 990 filings record $568K in grants to Lift for Life across 50 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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