Live Oak Foundation
Live Oak Foundation is a private foundation, based in Abbeville, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $925K. Net investment income was $4K.
Live Oak Foundation at a glance
In short: Live Oak Foundation gave $925K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $154K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $924,712
- +36888.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $154,119
- +6064.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $77,059
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (42% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Live Oak Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Donor Advised Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana ($385K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $925K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $925K (2020). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $925K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Fund at Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Program Work | $308,238 |
| Donor Advised Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Program Work | $308,238 |
| Donor Advised Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Program Work | $77,059 |
| Donor Advised Fund at JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Jenkinstown, PA | Program Work | $77,059 |
| Donor Advised Fund at JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Jenkinstown, PA | Program Work | $77,059 |
| Donor Advised Fund at Community Foundation of Middle TN Nashville, TN | Program Work | $77,059 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $8,686 | $927,873 | $924,712 | 6 | $4,322 | $12,615 |
| 2019 | $919,187 | $72,347 | $11,985 | $2,500 | 1 | $56,554 | $50,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Live Oak Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Live Oak Foundation is led by Charles R Payne, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Charles R Payne
President, Secretary & Treasurer
President & Secretary → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Clyne
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Payne
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Payne
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Godchaux
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca L Payne
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Godchaux
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Oak Foundation
How much does Live Oak Foundation give each year?
Live Oak Foundation gave $925K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Live Oak Foundation's typical grant size?
Live Oak Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $77,059, and its average grant was $154,119, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Live Oak Foundation give grants?
Live Oak Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (33%) and Pennsylvania (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (2 grants) and Jenkinstown, PA (2 grants).
Does Live Oak Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Live Oak Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Work" (6 grants).
Who are Live Oak Foundation's largest grantees?
Live Oak Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Donor Advised Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana ($385,297 across 2 grants), Donor Advised Fund at Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($308,238) and Donor Advised Fund at JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund ($154,118 across 2 grants), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Live Oak Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Live Oak Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Live Oak Foundation's EIN?
Live Oak Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6042163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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