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Religion-Related (X11) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

LIFT USA

EIN: 20-1746216 · CHICAGO, IL 60610-2918 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 61 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 53/100
Reliability (20%) 82/100
Effectiveness (25%) 80/100
Impact (25%) 35/100
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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58
CharityAI™ Score
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Mission Statement

Leading India’s Future Today (LIFT) is dedicated to developing leadership excellence in motivated and talented youth in Tamil Nadu, India. LIFT provides quality education and a home environment for youth with high potential who would typically be denied schooling due to limited access to resources. LIFT students and staff are committed to transforming their society from within to help combat poverty, unemployment, and disease.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$228K
Annual Budget
$125K
Total Revenue
$242K
Total Expenses
$73K
Net Assets
0
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 69.4%
Fundraising Efficiency 106.3%
Operating Reserve 3.63x
Liability-to-Asset 72.9%
Revenue Diversification 99.8%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 8,453 similar organizations (United States, Religion-Related, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
69.4% 87.8%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
21.4% 8.5%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
9.2% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
106.3% 16.6%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
3.6 mo 7.9 mo
P10P90
Below median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
72.9% 0.5%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
99.8% 99.6%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-12.3% 6.0%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
67.2% 6.9%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-93.5% 2.1%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2026
58 / 100
56
Financial
62
Reliability
80
Effectiveness
35
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 56
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 62
Program Effectiveness (25%) 80
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 35

90 served annually $1K per beneficiary 1 programs 1 staff

IRS Verified 90% Data Complete
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
90 $1,455.56 Per Year
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $125K $242K $73K 69.4% 0
2023 $143K $145K $190K 51.5% 0
2022 $157K $182K $192K 77.1% 0
2021 $175K $138K N/A 0
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Organization Details
EIN
20-1746216
State
IL
City
CHICAGO
ZIP
60610-2918
Classification
X11
Category
Religion-Related
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2004
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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