Les Live Every Second
Les Live Every Second is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Niles, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
Les Live Every Second at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $22,329
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $17,304
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Les Live Every Second funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $458 (2023) to $952 (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $458.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $458 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $22,329 | $17,304 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $19,627 | $20,364 | $15,408 | $458 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $19,292 | $12,793 | $14,378 | $952 | 2 | $6,319 |
| 2020 | $20,877 | $24,573 | $17,676 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Les Live Every Second is led by Sheryl Mercedes, President on filings since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheryl Mercedes
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean Gacina
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate Java
Director
Director - → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeneca Brown
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Dominguez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meileah Farmer
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jean Gavina Director (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: JENECA Brown Vice Pres (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kate Jara Director (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Meileah Farmer Treasurer (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Dominguez Secretary (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: SHERYL Mercedes President (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Meilaneh Farmer (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Les Live Every Second
What is Les Live Every Second?
Les Live Every Second is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Niles, IL.
Where does Les Live Every Second operate?
Les Live Every Second has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Texas.
What is Les Live Every Second's EIN?
Les Live Every Second's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2313376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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