Livelikelou Foundation
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Livelikelou Foundation at a glance
In short: Livelikelou Foundation gave $891K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $148K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $890,950
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $148,492
- +48.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $3,186,629
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Livelikelou Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($570K). Together the top 6 received $891K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 30 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Livelikelou Foundation gives
- Giving grew 348% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $199K (2021) to $951K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $891K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | ALS Research | $570,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | ALS Research | $100,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California SF Oakland, CA | ALS Research | $75,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | ALS Research | $75,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | ALS Research | $51,950 |
| Permobil Foundation Lebanon, TN | Wheelchairs for People with ALS | $19,000 |
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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 | $3,186,629 | $1,520,640 | $2,151,844 | $890,950 | 6 | $136,780 |
| 2023 | $3,965,856 | $2,927,194 | $1,899,157 | $897,500 | 9 | $72,602 |
| 2022 | $2,871,754 | $2,796,333 | $1,727,639 | $950,955 | 7 | $-1,786 |
| 2021 | $1,647,060 | $1,064,974 | $642,639 | $198,750 | 3 | $6,794 |
| 2020 | $1,122,996 | $531,954 | $570,480 | $285,369 | 5 | $-13,292 |
About Livelikelou Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Livelikelou Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oxford, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $891K. Net investment income was $137K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Livelikelou Foundation is led by Wendy Faust, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Faust
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$32K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Chris W Brussalis
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Dunn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gaylon D Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Silva
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kylan Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Biggs
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Almacy
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Reimer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Heuser
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Roselle
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greyson W Geiler
Vice Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
WL Gray Jr.
Past Chairman
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Haire
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Robert A Biggs (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Frederick D Reimer (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Chris W Brussalis Vice Chairman (2023) — Trustee
- Former: J David Almacy (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Morris Stephens II-to (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gaylon D MorrisVice Chairman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Suzanne Alexander (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Morris D Stephens II (2021–2022) — Trustee
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $95K, to Suzanne Alexander (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Livelikelou Foundation
How much does Livelikelou Foundation give each year?
Livelikelou Foundation gave $891K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $898K across 9 grants.
What is Livelikelou Foundation's typical grant size?
Livelikelou Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $148,492, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Livelikelou Foundation give grants?
Livelikelou Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Georgia (11%).
Does Livelikelou Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Livelikelou Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "ALS Research" (5 grants).
Who are Livelikelou Foundation's largest grantees?
Livelikelou Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($570,000), Emory University ($100,000) and The Regents of the University of California SF ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Livelikelou Foundation?
Livelikelou Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Livelikelou Foundation?
Livelikelou Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oxford, OH. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Livelikelou Foundation's EIN?
Livelikelou Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3524872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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