Live to Give Minnesota
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Live to Give Minnesota at a glance
In short: Live to Give Minnesota gave $30K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,945
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,982
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,877
- Total assets
- $17,064
- +49.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Live to Give Minnesota funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cohen Syndrome ($14K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cohen Syndrome Beverly Hills, CA | — | $14,350 |
| National MS Society New York, NY | — | $7,877 |
| FSHD Soceity Randolph, MA | — | $7,718 |
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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 | $17,064 | $82,399 | $76,772 | $29,945 | 3 | $12 |
| 2023 | $11,437 | $71,415 | $59,978 | $26,912 | 3 | $2 |
About Live to Give Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
Live to Give Minnesota is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rogers, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $12.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Live to Give Minnesota is led by Carter Burquest, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carter Burquest
President & CEO
Director → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karynn Scaman
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Nelson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ben Conley
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hastings
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jake Bitz (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Paula Mengarelli (2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Tyanne Ryan (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Live to Give Minnesota
How much does Live to Give Minnesota give each year?
Live to Give Minnesota gave $30K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
What is Live to Give Minnesota's typical grant size?
Live to Give Minnesota's median grant in 2024 was $7,877, and its average grant was $9,982, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Live to Give Minnesota give grants?
Live to Give Minnesota's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Massachusetts (26%).
How large is Live to Give Minnesota?
Live to Give Minnesota reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $82K.
What is Live to Give Minnesota?
Live to Give Minnesota is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rogers, MN. It holds $17K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Live to Give Minnesota's EIN?
Live to Give Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0435556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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