Give to Live Foundation
Give to Live Foundation is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing lists $170,400 in grants to 20 organizations, primarily in Tennessee.
Give to Live Foundation at a glance
In short: Give to Live Foundation gave $170K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,400
- +270.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,520
- -63.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $9,833,154
- +396398.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Give to Live Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6070 Poplar Ave 750, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: (901) 684-1082
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Give to Live Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Memphis ($100K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 9% to recipients in North Carolina. The remaining grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Maryland, Missouri, and North Dakota, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Give to Live Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $170K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Memphis, TN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Young Life Windy Gap Weaverville, NC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Carnival Education Fund Memphis, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Woodland Presbyterian School Memphis, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Briarcrest Christian School Memphis, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Germantown Charity Horseshow Germantown, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School Memphis, TN | General Support | $4,500 |
| Ed Murphey Classic Memphis, TN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Mid South Memphis, TN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,833,154 | $10,003,594 | $172,920 | $170,400 | 20 | $170,400 | $258,963 | $416,315 |
| 2024 | $2,480 | $46,000 | $48,482 | $46,000 | 2 | $46,000 | — | $225 |
| 2023 | $4,962 | $30,000 | $25,038 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | — | $113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Give to Live Foundation reported a distributable amount of $416K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, youth programs, conservation groups, and charitable organizations. Woodland Presbyterian School describes itself as a Christian independent day school serving children from preschool through eighth grade in the Memphis area. The Ed Murphey Classic says it empowers Memphis youth to pursue healthy lifestyles through free track-and-field clinics and coaching. Wolf River Conservancy describes its work as conserving and enhancing the Wolf River and its environment for public education and low-impact recreation. Delta Waterfowl Foundation states that its mission is to produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents become exposed to the person of Jesus Christ through activities including weekly meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $170,400. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $1,750. The largest awards included $100,000 to the University of Memphis, $15,000 to Young Life Windy Gap, and $10,000 each to Carnival Education Fund, Woodland Presbyterian School, and Briarcrest Christian School. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Caroline K. Dobbs Floyd as president and director, Michael A. Orians as treasurer and director, and Glenn D. Floyd as secretary and director.
Give to Live Foundation is led by Caroline K. Dobbs Floyd, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline K. Dobbs Floyd
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Glenn D. Floyd
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael A. Orians
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Give to Live Foundation
How much does Give to Live Foundation give each year?
Give to Live Foundation gave $170K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 2 grants.
What is Give to Live Foundation's typical grant size?
Give to Live Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $8,520, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Give to Live Foundation give grants?
Give to Live Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (12 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Give to Live Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Give to Live Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Give to Live Foundation's largest grantees?
Give to Live Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Memphis ($100,000), Young Life Windy Gap ($15,000) and Carnival Education Fund ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Give to Live Foundation?
Give to Live Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $416K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Give to Live Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, youth programs, conservation groups, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Give to Live Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Give to Live Foundation's EIN?
Give to Live Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4568069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Give to Live Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Give to Live Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/give-to-live-foundation-morg_6bf9d139c67b47bea01be43c7f58c7ea
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