Lifetract Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lifetract Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $615,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$615,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$3,771
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $590,000 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,000 | 1 | $4,023 |
| 2024 | $590,000 | 8 | $3,786 |
| 2025 | $615,000 | 10 | $3,771 |
How to apply
Lifetract Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lifetract Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $575,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $17,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $12,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Chicago | Donation to charity | $300,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Donation to charity | $250,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Crisis | Donation to charity | $10,000 |
| 100 Thousan Foundation | Donation to charity | $10,000 |
| Glencoe Public Library | Donation to charity | $10,000 |
| TRCP | Donation to charity | $10,000 |
| Pflag National | Donation to charity | $7,500 |
| 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection | Donation to charity | $7,500 |
| Trans Law Help Wisc | Donation to charity | $5,000 |
| Glencoe Junior Kindergarten | Donation to charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Gelber
- Franklin Gelber
- Sandra Gelber
Questions people ask
Does Lifetract Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lifetract Foundation give?
$615,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lifetract Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Gelber (President), Franklin Gelber (Vice President) and Sandra Gelber (Secretary).
What does Lifetract Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.