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EIN 27-2974363

Lift the Lid

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Westport
State
Connecticut
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
Description
Lift the Lid, Inc. helps struggling schools with little more than a roof and four walls. It strives to provide aid to overcrowded schools lacking in tools, teachers and structure, which are often the only hope for children brimming with talent and the desire to learn. Its programs include Lenana Girls High School and Keneni Secondary School.
Total revenues
$21,620
2023
Total expenses
$10,480
2023
Total assets
$20,424
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Lift the Lid

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$86

Personnel at Lift the Lid

NameTitleCompensation
Jonas NilssonChief Technical Officer$0
Sara GoffPresident$0

Financials for Lift the Lid

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$21,620
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$21,620

Form 990s for Lift the Lid

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-10990EZView PDF
2022-122023-05-08990EZView PDF
2021-122022-05-16990EZView PDF
2020-122021-05-14990EZView PDF
2018-122019-09-14990EZView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

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Data update history
July 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
April 9, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
April 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
29 Ferry LN East
Westport, CT 06880
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Website URL
lift-the-lid.org/ 
Phone
(917) 596-7573
IRS details
EIN
27-2974363
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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