The Lift Garage

Organization Overview

The Lift Garage, operating under the name The Lift, is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lift employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lift is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Lift generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE LIFT GARAGE OFFERS PEOPLE A VEHICLE OUT OF POVERTY BY: PROVIDING LOW-COST QUALITY CAR REPAIR; CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO STRENGTHEN THE SUPPORT NETWORK; AND LINKING CUSTOMERS WITH NEEDED RESOURCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE LIFT GARAGE PROVIDED LOW-COST CAR REPAIRS FOR MINNESOTANS WHO MET THE 150% FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, THE LIFT GARAGE REPAIRED 731 CARS SAVING THEIR CUSTOMERS $517,606 IN CAR REPAIR COSTS AS COMPARED TO PURCHASING THOSE REPAIRS AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. IN ADDITION, FREE INSPECTIONS WERE COMPLETED ON 626 CARS WITH ADVICE NOT TO SPEND MONEY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AS THE REPAIR OUTWEIGHED THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE, SAVING REPAIR COSTS. PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS WERE PERFORMED ON 37 CARS SAVING $100 IN INSPECTION COSTS PER CAR. EXPRESS SERVICE APPOINTMENTS WERE PERFORMED FOR 33 CARS PROVIDING BULBS AT NO COST AND WIPER BLADES, BATTERIES, AND FLUID TOP OFFS AT COST. 101 MOBILE VAN INSPECTIONS WERE PERFORMED TO DETERMINE IF CARS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS.


THE LIFT GARAGE PROVIDED LOW-COST CAR REPAIRS FOR MINNESOTANS WHO MET THE 150% FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, THE LIFT GARAGE REPAIRED 731 CARS SAVING THEIR CUSTOMERS $517,606 IN CAR REPAIR COSTS AS COMPARED TO PURCHASING THOSE REPAIRS AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. IN ADDITION, FREE INSPECTIONS WERE COMPLETED ON 626 CARS WITH ADVICE NOT TO SPEND MONEY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AS THE REPAIR OUTWEIGHED THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE, SAVING REPAIR COSTS. PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS WERE PERFORMED ON 37 CARS SAVING $100 IN INSPECTION COSTS PER CAR. EXPRESS SERVICE APPOINTMENTS WERE PERFORMED FOR 33 CARS PROVIDING BULBS AT NO COST AND WIPER BLADES, BATTERIES, AND FLUID TOP OFFS AT COST. 101 MOBILE VAN INSPECTIONS WERE PERFORMED TO DETERMINE IF CARS SHOULD BE BROUGHT INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cathy Heying
Executive Director
$84,000
David Telep
Chair
$0
Anne Hanson
Vice Chair
$0
Jennifer Kramm
Secretary
$0
Susan Milnar
Treasurer
$0
Anne Quincy
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$81,639
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,575,307
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $109,587
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,656,946
Total Program Service Revenue$278,125
Investment income $1,174
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$4,530
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$5,819
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,933,056

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 35 grants that The Lift Garage has recieved totaling $482,247.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Otto Bremer Trust

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$75,000
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$40,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$31,200
James M Stanton Foundation

Bloomington, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$25,000
Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation

Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$25,000
The Luther Family Foundation

St Louis Park, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$20,000
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