Project Life International Inc
Preselected recipients only
Project Life International Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $697,579 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$697,579
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$758,792
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $667,728 the year before.
78% 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 | $216,000 | 3 | $355,150 |
| 2024 | $667,728 | 4 | $569,365 |
| 2025 | $697,579 | 9 | $758,792 |
How to apply
Project Life International 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Project Life International Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $447,579 in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mindleaps | The purpose of this grant was to support the education of vulnerable rwandan children, providing tutoring, job training, meals, and skills to be productive citizens. | $250,000 |
| Depot Pharamceutique Le Medical | Surgical equipment needs are a central chokepoint in the delivery of surgical care. Project life donated specialized surgical equipment to rwandan government hospitals. | $237,513 |
| 3 Receipients | Scholarship funds supported one year of specialized surgical training for rwandan surgeons. | $124,180 |
| Global Cleft & Cranio-Facial Organisation | The purpose of this grant was to support specialized surgical outreach programs for zimbabwean patients with albinism, cleft lip/palate, and cancer. | $30,000 |
| Rwanda Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society | The purpose of this grant was to support several surgical outreach programs in rural hospitals. Specialized surgical care was offered to patients closer to their home, and these programs served to educate surgeons. | $20,000 |
| Kindred Health Surgical Foundation | The purpose of this grant was to support surgical outreach programs to provide direct surgical care for needy patients in northern nigeria. Scholarships for surgeons were also provided to support surgeon education. | $12,387 |
| Agati Library | The purpose of the grant was to foster a culture of reading in rwanda by supporting local libraries, reading programs, and pediatric hospital learning centers. | $10,500 |
| University Teaching Hospital of Kigali | Scholarship funds supported one year of specialized surgical training for a rwandan surgeon | $8,000 |
| Muhoza Health Center | Donated dental chair to support government health center | $4,999 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Ellis Shaye
- David Shaye
- Ferre Dollar
- Gary Shaye
Questions people ask
Does Project Life International Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Project Life International Inc give?
$697,579 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Project Life International Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessica Ellis Shaye (Treasurer), David Shaye (President), Ferre Dollar (Secretary) and Gary Shaye (Trustee).
What does Project Life International Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.