Lift A Life Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lift A Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.2 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.2 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$94.4 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.1 million the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 | $6.1 million | 38 | $86.7 million |
| 2024 | $10.2 million | 52 | $94.4 million |
How to apply
Lift A Life 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lift A Life Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 38 | $7.2 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Florida | 3 | $315,000 |
| New York | 1 | $215,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Children's Hospital | Juvenile diabetes (jd) | $2.2 million |
| David Novak Leadership Inc | Leadership | $2.1 million |
| Rita June Foundation Inc | Early childhood education | $1.5 million |
| Metro United Way | Early childhood education | $812,500 |
| Community Coordinated Child Care Aka 4-C | Early childhood education | $470,000 |
| Global Game Changers | Leadership | $425,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Responsive | $250,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Religious | $250,000 |
| Sonia Nabeta Foundation | Juvenile diabetes (jd) | $215,000 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust | General - sports | $200,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association | General | $150,000 |
| Kentucky Chamber Foundation | Early childhood education | $122,400 |
| Camp Hendon | Juvenile diabetes (jd) | $100,000 |
| Maryhurst | General | $100,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General | $100,000 |
| Delta Foundation | General | $75,000 |
| Recenter Ministries | Hunger | $60,000 |
| A Cure for Robert Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Juvenile diabetes | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Inc | Leadership | $50,000 |
| Iron Bell Ministries | Religious | $50,000 |
| Kentucky Youth Advocates | Early childhood education | $50,000 |
| Nantz Friends | General | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Early childhood education / general | $50,000 |
| Pritchard Committee | Early childhood education | $50,000 |
| R 15-20 Ministries Inc | Religious - general | $50,000 |
| St Joseph Childrens Home | Early childhood education / general | $50,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Louisville | Hunger | $50,000 |
| Waterstep | General | $50,000 |
| West End Preparatory School | Education | $50,000 |
| Skilz 4 Life Inc | Early childhood education | $48,197 |
| Backside Learning Center | Early childhood education | $45,000 |
| Advance Louisville | Career development assistance | $35,000 |
| Stage One Family Theatre | Early childhood education / general | $35,000 |
| Kentucky Harvest | Hunger | $30,000 |
| Charity Water | Clean water | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Chief Cares | Tn flooding | $25,000 |
| Pitt Academy | Education | $25,000 |
| Leadership Louisville Foundation Inc | Leadership | $20,000 |
| Virginia Chance School | Early childhood education / general | $15,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Novak
- Ashley Novak Butler
- Jonathan A Butler
Questions people ask
Does Lift A Life Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lift A Life Foundation Inc give?
$10.2 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lift A Life Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David C Novak (Director & President), Ashley Novak Butler (Director) and Jonathan A Butler (Director).
What does Lift A Life Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.