Grantmaking public charity · EIN 81-0693451
Give Lively Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Give Lively Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in New York, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $7.92M in grants paid across 177 grants, with $7.59M in total assets. Its largest grants went to American Red Cross, Pasadena Humane Society and Spca and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Give Lively Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The majority of grants are made to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. give lively foundation inc. ensures that charitable grantees have current 501(c)(3) status before making grants for general support to these organizations. any grants to organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status are made subject to a grant agreement restricting the use of the grant solely for purposes described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. under the terms of the grant agreement with any organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status, grants must be kept segregated continuously in a separate fund dedicated to the grant purpose, and no part of the grant may be used for general support. if any portion of the grant is unexpended or uncommitted at the end of such grant term, such portion must be returned promptly to give lively foundation inc. grantees without 501(c)(3) status must submit regular written reports at intervals outlined in their grant agreements reporting their use of grant funds until they have expended the last of the grant, including an annual financial accounting of the expenditure of the grant.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Give lively foundation inc. was formed for the charitable and educational purposes of relieving the poor, distressed, or underprivileged, advancing religion, education, and science, and lessening the burdens of government. the organization will also work to lessen neighborhood tensions, eliminate prejudice and discrimination, defend human and civil rights secured by law, and combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. the organization also intends to promote health and protect and preserve the environment.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General Support | $487,869 |
| Pasadena Humane Society and Spca | Pasadena, CA | General Support | $358,706 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Vernon, CA | General Support | $292,229 |
| Charity Navigator | Saddle Brook, NJ | General Support | $266,463 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $258,022 |
| Direct Relief | Goleta, CA | General Support | $222,860 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General Support | $190,954 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $181,809 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General Support | $159,804 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $140,434 |
| Get the Gist | Hoffman Estates, IL | To Fund a Program of Women's Sports Coverage with the Intended Impact of Eliminating Bias Against Women's Professional Sports and Educating the Public by Elevat | $125,000 |
| The New 42nd Street | New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $92,616 |
| Hope for Ukraine Inc | Roseland, NJ | General Support | $81,145 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General Support | $75,233 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | General Support | $74,426 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General Support | $74,191 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Effort | Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $71,283 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $63,372 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | General Support | $57,783 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | General Support | $57,107 |
| Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women | Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $55,004 |
| American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities Inc | Memphis, TN | General Support | $54,732 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General Support | $49,478 |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | General Support | $48,781 |
The 25 largest of 177 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$2.02M · 32 grants
- District of Columbia$941K · 20 grants
- New York$778K · 30 grants
- New Jersey$354K · 3 grants
- Illinois$192K · 5 grants
- Texas$188K · 12 grants
- Connecticut$132K · 2 grants
- Florida$132K · 9 grants
- North Carolina$115K · 6 grants
- Virginia$87.8K · 10 grants
- Tennessee$74.7K · 3 grants
- Georgia$73.8K · 5 grants
Quick answers
Does Give Lively Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Give Lively Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Give Lively Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $7,920,756 in grants paid (177 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Give Lively Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to American Red Cross (DC), $488K, Pasadena Humane Society and Spca (CA), $359K, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (CA), $292K, Charity Navigator (NJ), $266K and California Community Foundation (CA), $258K.