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Lifesong for Orphans Inc

Gridley, Illinois  ·  EIN 351902841  ·  Private foundation

Lifesong for Orphans Inc is a private foundation based in Gridley, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $8.1M in grants paid and $33.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 33 individual grants from this funder — $11.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for youth development. Below is its full funding profile.

$8.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.0M
Total assets
33
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lifesong for Orphans Inc funds

Lifesong for Orphans Inc's giving carries a documented focus on youth development, k-12 education, faith-based (christian), international development.

Youth DevelopmentK-12 EducationFaith-Based (Christian)International Development

Populations it has supported include children, foster youth.

childrenfoster youth

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lifesong for Orphans Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lifesong Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gridley, IL$3.7M2024
Lifesong Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gridley, IL$3.5M2023
Lifesong Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gridley, IL$1.8M2022
South Side Christian Academy
PROGRAMS
Peoria, IL$732K2018
South Side Christian Academy
PROGRAMS
Peoria, IL$210K2020
South Side Christian Academy
PROGRAMS
Peoria, IL$210K2019
South Side Christian Academy
EDUCATION
Morton, IL$174K2017
Welcome Home Haiti
ORPHAN CARE
Gridley, IL$160K2017
Schools for Haiti Inc
PROGRAMS
Cassville, WI$130K2020
Schools for Haiti Inc
PROGRAMS
Cassville, WI$117K2019
Heart to Heart International
PROGRAMS
Lenexa, KS$64K2020
Schools for Haiti Inc
PROGRAMS
Cassville, WI$51K2018
Ncf Greater Chicago
PROGRAMS
Northbrook, IL$50K2019
Christian Alliance for Orphans
PROGRAMS
Mc Lean, VA$45K2020
Christian Alliance for Orphans
PROGRAMS
Mclean, VA$40K2019

Lifesong for Orphans Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$447K
2018$845K
2019$442K
2020$526K
2022$1.8M
2023$3.5M
2024$3.7M

How to apply for funding from Lifesong for Orphans Inc

Lifesong for Orphans Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at lifesongfororphans.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Lifesong for Orphans Inc

Does Lifesong for Orphans Inc accept grant applications?
Lifesong for Orphans Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lifesong for Orphans Inc fund?
Lifesong for Orphans Inc's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Lifesong Inc, Lifesong Inc, Lifesong Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lifesong for Orphans Inc give in grants?
Lifesong for Orphans Inc reported $8.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.2M over 33 grants.
Where is Lifesong for Orphans Inc located?
Lifesong for Orphans Inc is based in Gridley, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351902841.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lifesong for Orphans Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lifesong for Orphans Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.