Live Like Sam Foundation
Live like sam honors the short life and legacy of sam jackenthal by inspiring youth from all backgrounds to develop self-awareness, courage, leadership, kindness, and joy through life-skills training and character development. We are committed to strengthening the development of local youth with our programs and scholarships to foster a dedication to service to others... Like sam lived.
Live Like Sam Foundation at a glance
In short: Live Like Sam Foundation reported $4K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $4,023 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +71.8% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $271,723
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $633,463
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,159
- Expenses (2024)
- $668,018
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Live Like Sam Foundation
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Live Like Sam Foundation
Give Like Sam Grant
Live Like Sam Foundation
Amount
$100 - $750
Deadline
Deadline not published
Live Like Sam & Woodward Park City Latinx Scholarship
Live Like Sam Foundation
Amount
Week-long summer or winter camp at Woodward Park City
Deadline
Deadline not published
Live Like Sam and Cole Sport PCHS Community Scholarship
Live Like Sam Foundation
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Live Like Sam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $10K (2022). In 2024 it reported $4K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Park City, UT | The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Healthy Communities Initiative | $10,000 |
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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 | $271,723 | $633,463 | $668,018 | $4,023 | Total only | $4,159 |
| 2023 | $302,640 | $609,070 | $581,374 | $2,341 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $289,605 | $479,450 | $463,073 | $10,000 | 1 | $95 |
| 2021 | $371,191 | $421,068 | $108,808 | $6,310 | Total only | $19 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Live Like Sam Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Live Like Sam Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Park City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $272K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $4K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Live Like Sam Foundation is led by Ben Rifkin, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Rifkin
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Jackenthal
Executive Di
Executive Director & Co-Founder → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$97K (2022) → $121K (2024)
Aaron Newman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Van Prooyen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hoby Darling
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skylar Jackenthal
Board Member
Co-Founder → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Dorsch
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristie Frey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Eaton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mulholland
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kachichian
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Walsh
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Valerie Butt (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $121K, to Ron Jackenthal (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Live Like Sam Foundation
How much does Live Like Sam Foundation give each year?
Live Like Sam Foundation reported $4K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is Live Like Sam Foundation?
Live Like Sam Foundation reported $272K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $633K.
What is Live Like Sam Foundation?
Live Like Sam Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Park City, UT. It holds $272K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Live Like Sam Foundation operate?
Live Like Sam Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Live Like Sam Foundation's EIN?
Live Like Sam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2202987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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