Livengood Family Foundation
Livengood Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denton, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $149K.
Livengood Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Livengood Family Foundation gave $149K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $149,355
- +1393.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,893
- +148.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $24,873
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Livengood Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Grace Chapel ($45K). Together the top 6 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Livengood Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2887% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $149K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Chapel Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $44,736 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $24,873 |
| Pregnancy Center Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $24,873 |
| Youth for Christ Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $24,873 |
| People's City Mission Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Juniper Refuge Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $486 | $151,193 | $149,355 | 6 | $149,355 | — | $2,433 |
| 2025 | $150,708 | $30,195 | $15,879 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $6,740 |
| 2024 | $142,725 | $13,144 | $7,795 | $6,000 | 3 | $6,000 | $7,759 | $6,417 |
| 2023 | $122,953 | $5,807 | $7,074 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,990 | $5,734 |
| 2022 | $112,138 | $25,034 | $7,676 | $6,100 | 3 | $6,100 | $2,992 | $5,258 |
| 2021 | $98,542 | $22,254 | $2,243 | — | — | — | $1,910 | $5,215 |
| 2020 | $78,531 | $21,656 | $7,029 | $4,955 | 2 | — | — | $3,537 |
| 2019 | $63,904 | $24,793 | $4,144 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $149 | $2,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Livengood Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Livengood Family Foundation is led by Kelli Kerns, President on every filing since 2025; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kelli Kerns
President
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
William E. Livengood
Vice President
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: W. D. Livengood (2019–2024) — Vice President & President
- Former: K. R. Kerns (2022–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Livengood Family Foundation
How much does Livengood Family Foundation give each year?
Livengood Family Foundation gave $149K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Livengood Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Livengood Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $24,873, and its average grant was $24,893, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Livengood Family Foundation give grants?
Livengood Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (5 grants).
Does Livengood Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Livengood Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Livengood Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Livengood Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Grace Chapel ($44,736), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($24,873) and Pregnancy Center ($24,873), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How much is Livengood Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Livengood Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Livengood Family Foundation's EIN?
Livengood Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1765595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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