Live Long & Prosper Foundation
Live Long & Prosper Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $146K. Net investment income was $310.
Live Long & Prosper Foundation at a glance
In short: Live Long & Prosper Foundation gave $146K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $24K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $145,562
- +315.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $24,260
- +315.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Primary geography
- Washington (66% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Live Long & Prosper Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Sound Generations ($51K). Together the top 4 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Live Long & Prosper Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $146K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Generations Seattle, WA | wellness courses at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center | $50,562 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans an New Orleans, LA | food pantry program | $25,000 |
| Roots of Music Inc New Orleans, LA | mental health support for the students at The Roots of music | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans an New Orleans, LA | School Pantry program | $10,000 |
| Roots of Music Inc New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $310 | $158,459 | $145,562 | 6 | $158,453 | $310 | $5,934 |
| 2021 | $158,149 | $50,409 | $43,213 | $35,000 | 6 | $43,203 | $409 | $7,073 |
| 2020 | $150,953 | $75,719 | $74,799 | $60,000 | 6 | — | $719 | $6,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Live Long & Prosper Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Live Long & Prosper Foundation is led by Malynnda Read, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Malynnda Read
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Read
Director, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Live Long & Prosper Foundation
How much does Live Long & Prosper Foundation give each year?
Live Long & Prosper Foundation gave $146K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $35K across 6 grants.
What is Live Long & Prosper Foundation's typical grant size?
Live Long & Prosper Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $17,500, and its average grant was $24,260, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Live Long & Prosper Foundation give grants?
Live Long & Prosper Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (4 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Live Long & Prosper Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Live Long & Prosper Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Live Long & Prosper Foundation's largest grantees?
Live Long & Prosper Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Sound Generations ($50,562), Food Lifeline ($45,000) and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans an ($35,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Live Long & Prosper Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Live Long & Prosper Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Live Long & Prosper Foundation's EIN?
Live Long & Prosper Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3101710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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