Living for Zachary
To raise awareness and prevent sudden cardiac arrest in youth.
Living for Zachary at a glance
In short: Living for Zachary gave $76K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $76,000
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- Average grant
- $12,667
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $525,279
- -1.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Living for Zachary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Anna ISD Police Department ($20K). Together the top 6 received $76K.
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 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2021) to $190K (2024). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $76K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna ISD Police Department Anna, TX | Emergency preparedness | $20,000 |
| Melissa ISD Police Department Melissa, TX | Emergency preparedness | $20,000 |
| Lake Dallas ISD Police Dept Lake Dallas, TX | Emergency preparedness | $14,000 |
| Facet Frisco, TX | Scholarships for sonography program | $10,000 |
| Childrens Assoc for Max Pot Center Point, TX | Emergency preparedness | $6,000 |
| Whitesboro High School Whitesboro, TX | Emergency preparedness | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $525,279 | $540,440 | $550,165 | $76,000 | 6 | $11,001 |
| 2025 | $530,558 | $502,837 | $461,038 | $71,216 | Total only | $7,190 |
| 2024 | $496,236 | $481,190 | $636,870 | $189,968 | Total only | $3,862 |
| 2023 | $636,760 | $650,166 | $555,671 | $98,285 | Total only | $68 |
| 2022 | $541,806 | $454,621 | $552,842 | $109,989 | Total only | $336 |
| 2021 | $598,856 | $399,057 | $400,262 | $51,942 | Total only | $170 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Living for Zachary
Based on IRS filings
Living for Zachary is a public charity focused on Health, based in Farmers Branch, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $525K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Living for Zachary is led by Jessica Cook, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jessica Cook
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $104K (2026)
Karen Schrah
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Marquez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
August Larson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Henley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Hunter
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Ezekian
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rik Thrailkill
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micah Hedges
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Armijo
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellea Darwin
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Tipton
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Darian Jones (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Jeff Bolen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jimmy Croteau (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Hartman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Myra Robinson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Hemmingway (2023) — Director
- Former: Adrienne DuBos (2021–2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Bret Cullers (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bud Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ralph Thompson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Gonzales (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $104K, to Jessica Cook (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Living for Zachary
How much does Living for Zachary give each year?
Living for Zachary gave $76K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $71K in grants paid.
What is Living for Zachary's typical grant size?
Living for Zachary's median grant in 2026 was $12,000, and its average grant was $12,667, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Living for Zachary give grants?
Living for Zachary gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Living for Zachary give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Living for Zachary's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emergency preparedness" (5 grants).
Who are Living for Zachary's largest grantees?
Living for Zachary's largest 2026 grantees include Anna ISD Police Department ($20,000), Melissa ISD Police Department ($20,000) and Lake Dallas ISD Police Dept ($14,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Living for Zachary?
Living for Zachary reported $525K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $540K.
What is Living for Zachary?
Living for Zachary is a public charity focused on Health, based in Farmers Branch, TX. It holds $525K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Living for Zachary's EIN?
Living for Zachary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0410066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
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