Light up to Live Inc
DISCLOSURE
Light up to Live Inc at a glance
In short: Light up to Live Inc gave $354K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $353,500
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,375
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $73,000
- Total assets
- $661,823
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Light up to Live Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Light up to Live Inc
Who Light up to Live Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VETS Inc ($158K). Together the top 4 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Light up to Live Inc gives
- Giving grew 351% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $354K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VETS Inc Southlake, TX | Operational Support | $157,500 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs Rockwall, TX | Operational Support | $96,000 |
| Patriotic Service Dog Foundation Murrieta, CA | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | Operational Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $661,823 | $667,481 | $674,365 | $353,500 | 4 | $10,551 |
| 2023 | $666,252 | $664,742 | $562,711 | $313,500 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $563,845 | $391,063 | $273,998 | $66,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $452,653 | $402,419 | $268,323 | $78,395 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $317,760 | $200,897 | $206,864 | $59,500 | 2 | — |
About Light up to Live Inc
Based on IRS filings
Light up to Live Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $662K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $354K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Light up to Live Inc is led by Randall Reed, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall Reed
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Enright
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Michael
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Vaughn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Reed
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Judice
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kolon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Ellis Passed Away (2020) — Board Member
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 Light up to Live Inc
How much does Light up to Live Inc give each year?
Light up to Live Inc gave $354K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $314K across 3 grants.
What is Light up to Live Inc's typical grant size?
Light up to Live Inc's median grant in 2024 was $73,000, and its average grant was $88,375, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Light up to Live Inc give grants?
Light up to Live Inc gives mostly in Texas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (28%).
Does Light up to Live Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Light up to Live Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Light up to Live Inc?
Light up to Live Inc reported $662K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $667K.
What is Light up to Live Inc?
Light up to Live Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $662K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Light up to Live Inc's EIN?
Light up to Live Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0635428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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