Kara J Trott Family Foundation Aka Life Leap Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 82-1454838 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$961K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indian | Columbus, OH | General & Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| Heartland High School | Columbus, OH | Life Leap Scholarship Fund | $200,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus, OH | LSS Choices - bridge funding | $150,000 |
| Chriscross Foundation | Hinsdale, IL | Foundation House Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Chabad of Columbus | New Albany, OH | Kitchen of Life Program | $80,000 |
| Families Flourish Inc | Columbus, OH | General & Unrestricted | $56,000 |
| Heartland High School | Columbus, OH | We Recover Sponsorships | $50,000 |
| Vista Village Inc | Columbus, OH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Brookes House Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Gratitude Foundation Inc | Cumberland, MD | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | Immigration Clinic Fund | $35,000 |
| Stockhands Horses for Healing | Delaware, OH | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Alvis Inc | Columbus, OH | Building Hope Campaign | $20,000 |
| I Know I Can | Columbus, OH | Founders' Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,081,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $1,382,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,354,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611909349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1454838
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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