Learning Independence For Tomorrow Incorporated, operating under the name Lift Academy, is located in Seminole, FL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lift Academy employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lift Academy 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 Academy generated $6.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH NEURODIVERSITY TO LEARN, THRIVE, AND SUCCEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIFT IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION BASED IN PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA. LIFT HAS THREE OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN EDUCATION WITHIN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING. LIFT ACADEMY, SERVING STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE, LIFT UNIVERSITY TRANSITION PROGRAM, A FOUR YEAR POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-22, AND LIFT DAY PROGRAM, SERVING ADULTS 23 YEARS-OLD AND ABOVE THROUGH EMPLOYABILITY, LIFE, AND WORK SKILLS AND EDUCATION. LIFT ASSISTS EACH STUDENT TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL ACADEMICALLY AND DEVELOP NECESSARY SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE. TODAY LIFT BOASTS AN ENROLLMENT OF NEARLY 150 STUDENTS AND 40+ STAFF MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shawn Naugle Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $151,374 |
Keli Mondello Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kim Kuruzovich Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matt Rich Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kyle Maxson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sergio Cadavid Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $710,847 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $579,388 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,482,386 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $38,700 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,772,621 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,895,792 |
Investment income | $572 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,417 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$106,463 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,565,939 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $34,636 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,566,101 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,032 |
Other employee benefits | $53,236 |
Payroll taxes | $136,267 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $84,729 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $40,720 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $70,105 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $43,683 |
Information technology | $67,578 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $145,557 |
Travel | $15,871 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,739 |
Interest | $1,167 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,404 |
Insurance | $58,545 |
All other expenses | $14,012 |
Total functional expenses | $2,726,802 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $920,278 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $304,720 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,720 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $191,870 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,121,701 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,085 |
Investments—other securities | $28,416 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $56,441 |
Total assets | $5,670,231 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $219,676 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $450,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $669,676 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,867,345 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $133,210 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,670,231 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Learning Independence For Tomorrow Incorporated has recieved totaling $94,122.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc Venice, FL PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $21,000 |
Guardian Trust Foundation Inc Clearwater, FL PURPOSE: TO PROMOTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN EDUCATION WITHIN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING | $20,000 |
Cla Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $12,750 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $372 |
Beg. Balance | $32,081 |
Earnings | -$3,665 |
Ending Balance | $28,416 |
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