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LIFT AND SHIFT FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 822404041 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B90 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · weliftandshift.org
revenue
$6K
expenses
$3K
net assets
$5K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE LIFT AND SHIFT FOUNDATION, INC. WILL PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE FORM OF ONLINE (POSSIBLY ONE DAY IN-PERSON) TRAININGS, INCLUDING IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH. THESE TRAININGS WILL BE FOCUSED ON COACHING AND SUPERVISING THE WOUNDED VETERAN AS THEY EXPLORE A NEW FIELD OR AREA OF INTEREST. THESE TRAININGS WIL PROVIDE WOUNDED MILITARY VETERANS A PATH TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND CONFIDENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Lift and Shift Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by veterans to support military veterans—particularly wounded veterans—in transitioning to civilian life through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) training and coaching. The organization offers online workshops, virtual makerspace mentoring, and community-building events to foster self-sufficiency and confidence. While primarily serving veterans, it has expanded some programs to include students and families.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Battle of the Bots
Quarterly in-person robot-building events for veterans and their families; served nearly 200 people in 2019
Battle of the Bots | Design Team
Virtual design team hosted during COVID-19 via Slack, engaging 6 veterans in collaborative robotics projects
Lift & Shift Learning Series
Online Zoom workshops for veterans nationwide covering topics such as video game coding and 3D printing
Nonprofit Rx Discount Plan
Prescription discount program providing free access to medication savings at major pharmacies for veterans and families
Virtual Makerspace Mentor Program
Volunteer-led online mentoring for students and veterans in DIY STEM projects including robot coding and 3D modeling
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 3 activities
    • Conducts research on recreational therapy for veterans
      Conducts research on recreational therapy to inform the development of programs supporting wounded veterans, integrating findings into program design and service delivery.
    • Provides mental health support and community engagement programs for veterans
      Offers programs focused on PTSD support, stress relief, and community engagement to promote well-being among veterans.
    • Provides online STEM training and coaching for wounded military veterans
      Offers online training programs in science, technology, engineering, art, and math for wounded military veterans, with coaching and supervision to support exploration of new fields and build self-sufficiency. This includes virtual design teams and Zoom workshops on topics like 3D printing and video game coding, reaching hundreds of veterans nationwide during the pandemic.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Advocates for mental health awareness and inclusion in STEM
      Conducts mental health awareness campaigns and advocates for greater inclusion of veterans and underrepresented groups in science and technology fields.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Develops student-built educational games and technology platforms
      Supports high school interns in creating and improving free educational apps and digital tools through a student-built games repository and platforms integrating 3D printing and CAD, fostering hands-on learning in STEM.
  • STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts in-person and virtual robotics events for veterans and families
      Organizes outreach events through the Battle of the Bots program, including quarterly in-person robot events that served nearly 200 veterans and families in 2019, and later transitioned to virtual engagement during the pandemic.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Offers high school STEM internship programs
      Provides summer internships for high school students to explore STEM fields and contribute to organizational programs, including through a 2023 program that engaged over 100 students. The program is open to students regardless of military affiliation and supports the development of educational apps and tools in areas like 3D printing and coding.
  • Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
    • Provides free prescription and pet medication discount services
      Offers free access to discounted prescription pricing and pharmacy coupons at major pharmacies, along with a dedicated service for checking prices on pet medications including flea, tick, and heartworm treatments for dogs and cats.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Supports public advocacy and civic engagement
      Provides contact information for elected representatives and promotes public participation in advocacy efforts to improve accessibility and policy outcomes.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$6K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +201.0%
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Battle of the Bots Partner — Collaborative program initially designed for veterans and families, now adapted as an open resource supporting community engagement through robotics.
  • Clever Rx Partner — Co-branded prescription discount program and app to enable medication price comparisons and savings.
  • Clever Rx Partner — Provides prescription benefit support through a sponsorship relationship.
  • Clever Rx Partner — Sponsor of the nonprofit Rx Benefit Plan offered by Lift and Shift Foundation.
  • Cloudflare Partner — Service used to support website performance and security
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform linked from website for engagement and advertising
  • Google Analytics Partner — Service used to analyze and improve website performance
  • IDme Partner — Partners with IDme to verify military service of veterans.
  • Instagram Partner — Social media platform linked from website for engagement and advertising
  • LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform linked from website for engagement and advertising
  • Microsoft Clarity Partner — Service used to analyze user interactions and improve website services
  • NYU Partner — Hosts entrepreneur events with the Lift & Shift Foundation, such as discussions on devices.
  • Shopify Partner — Service used to support website operations and e-commerce functionality
  • Twitch Partner — Social media platform linked from website for engagement and advertising
  • Vimeo Partner — Third-party platform linked from website via embedded features
  • YouTube Partner — Social media platform linked from website for engagement and advertising
  • eBay Partner — Hosts fundraising auctions through the Lift and Shift Foundation's eBay store.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Equitable Access Through Barrier-Free STEM Engagement
    methodology: equitable_stem_access
    By removing academic and financial barriers to STEM internships, the organization enables equitable participation, because accessible, pressure-free environments allow high school students from diverse backgrounds to explore and persist in science and technology fields.
  • Hands-On Experiential Learning for Inclusion
    methodology: immersive_experiential_learning
    By using immersive, hands-on internships and virtual makerspaces, the organization builds confidence and sparks passion in STEM, because experiential engagement fosters comfort, inclusion, and resilience—particularly among underrepresented individuals and veterans.
  • Lift and Shift Military Transition Framework
    methodology: military_to_civilian_transition
    By adapting military tactical language and mindset into a civilian context, the organization supports wounded veterans in transitioning to new careers in tech and science, because familiar frameworks reduce psychological friction and build confidence during career redirection.