Moving Lives Ahead Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Moving Lives Ahead Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $631,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $315,750 and the largest $551,500. 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$631,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$315,750
- Largest grant$551,500
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $502,100 the year before.
50% 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 | $480,000 | 1 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $502,100 | 3 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $631,500 | 2 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Moving Lives Ahead 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 Moving Lives Ahead Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $551,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | To further organization's charitable purpose | $551,500 |
| University of Wisconsin | To further organization's charitable purpose | $80,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel T Adamany
- Katherine Adamany
- Jay L Schweiger
Questions people ask
Does Moving Lives Ahead Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moving Lives Ahead Foundation give?
$631,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $315,750.
Who runs Moving Lives Ahead Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel T Adamany (President/Director), Katherine Adamany (Treasurer/Director) and Jay L Schweiger (Director).
What does Moving Lives Ahead Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.