Lift As We Climb Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lift As We Climb Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Annapolis, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,853 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $94,500. 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$200,853
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$94,500
- Assets$75,611
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $141,476 the year before.
57% 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 | $165,482 | 8 | $249,310 |
| 2024 | $141,476 | 7 | $78,386 |
| 2025 | $200,853 | 7 | $75,611 |
How to apply
Lift As We Climb Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $99,500 |
| New York | 1 | $83,500 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $15,103 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Works | Contribution provided. This was a Future Payment on 2024 990-PF. | $94,500 |
| Lets Share the Sun Foundation | Contribution provided | $83,500 |
| Footprint Project | Contribution provided | $14,603 |
| Anne Arundel County Food Bank | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| ALLETE Yellow Ribbon | Contribution provided | $750 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Contribution provided | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Hankey
- Jim Wrathall
- Kevin Nguyen
- Deborah Taylor
- Kevin Corcoran
- Megan Shake
- Josh Kunkel
Questions people ask
Does Lift As We Climb Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lift As We Climb Foundation Inc give?
$200,853 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lift As We Climb Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew Hankey (Director), Jim Wrathall (President), Kevin Nguyen (Treasurer) and Deborah Taylor (Secratary) among 7 officers and trustees.