Live Foundation Inc
Live Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations and an individual in Idaho, including recipients working in areas such as adaptive sports, accessibility, youth programming, and family services.
Live Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Live Foundation Inc gave $67K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,828
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,683
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $612,458
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Live Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Craig Spanton and submit an application, audited financials, and contact information. Award restrictions are listed as “N/A.” The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- March 15 of each year. The 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- March 15 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Craig Spanton
Mailing address: PO Box 50451, Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 546-9612
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Live Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NW Alliance for Blind Athletes ($15K). Together the top 9 received $66K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Live Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NW Alliance for Blind Athletes Boise, ID | To Fulfill Its Mission | $15,000 |
| Idaho State Univ Foundation Boise, ID | Signglass Software and Equipment | $14,000 |
| Adaptive Cycling of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID | To Fulfill Its Mission | $10,000 |
| New Day Firth, ID | To Fulfill Its Mission | $7,000 |
| Hodia Idaho Diabetes Youth Program Boise, ID | To Fulfill Its Mission | $6,000 |
| Living Independence Network Corp Boise, ID | To Fulfill Its Mission | $5,000 |
| Family Service Alliance Pocatello, ID | To Fulfill Its Mission | $5,000 |
| Toys for Tots Boise, ID | To Fulfill Its Mission | $3,000 |
| Envision Sight Boise, ID | To Fulfill Its Mission | $1,328 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $612,458 | $56,777 | $82,632 | $66,828 | 10 | $70,011 | $41,473 | $48,831 |
| 2023 | $638,415 | $39,064 | $62,661 | $49,871 | 7 | $53,935 | $27,024 | $43,994 |
| 2022 | $670,112 | $76,364 | $73,052 | $56,445 | 8 | $58,355 | $61,667 | $46,433 |
| 2021 | $669,748 | $99,576 | $77,107 | $64,236 | 8 | $66,600 | $89,069 | $52,396 |
| 2020 | $649,352 | $2,367 | $58,540 | $43,860 | 10 | — | $2,560 | $45,999 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Live Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $66,828 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,500.
Its largest 2024 grants included $15,000 to NW Alliance for Blind Athletes, $14,000 to Idaho State University Foundation for “SignGlass software and equipment,” and $10,000 to Adaptive Cycling of Southern Idaho. Other listed recipients included New Day ($7,000), Hodía Idaho Diabetes Youth Program ($6,000), Living Independence Network Corp ($5,000), Family Service Alliance ($5,000), Toys for Tots ($3,000), Envision Sight ($1,328), and an individual recipient ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Craig Parrish as president; Floyd Miller Jr as vice president; Paula Turner as secretary treasurer; Craig Spanton as executive director; and Robert Sanders, Mahmood Sheikh, Ericka Rupp, Brad Wall, and Paul Morris as directors.
Live Foundation Inc is led by Craig Spanton, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Spanton
Executive Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Executive Director, 2022
Treasurer & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Craig Parrish
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Wall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ericka Rupp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mahmood Sheikh
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sanders
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Morris
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
FLOYD MILLER Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Turner
Secretary Treasurer
Director → Secretary Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Marriott (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Staci Hernandez (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Craig Spanton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Live Foundation Inc
How much does Live Foundation Inc give each year?
Live Foundation Inc gave $67K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 7 grants.
What is Live Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Live Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,683, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Live Foundation Inc give grants?
Live Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (6 grants).
Does Live Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Live Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fulfill Its Mission" (8 grants).
Who are Live Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Live Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include NW Alliance for Blind Athletes ($15,000), Idaho State Univ Foundation ($14,000) and Adaptive Cycling of Southern Idaho ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Live Foundation Inc?
Live Foundation Inc reported $612K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Live Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says to contact Craig Spanton and submit an application, audited financials, and contact information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Live Foundation Inc's EIN?
Live Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0373149. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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