Living Free Foundation
Living Free Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $126K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $6K.
Living Free Foundation at a glance
In short: Living Free Foundation gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +471.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +1042.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $125,855
- -67.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Living Free Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Exposure Skate ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Living Free Foundation gives
- Giving grew 900% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Skate Vista, CA | To teach, inspire, and empower girls as well as provide support for individuals in need. | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,855 | $-16,723 | $238,034 | $200,000 | 1 | $235,130 | $6,230 |
| 2023 | $380,803 | $-3,494 | $74,616 | $35,000 | 2 | $71,012 | $10,538 |
| 2022 | $458,883 | $3,826 | $98,921 | $60,000 | 2 | $95,664 | $12,246 |
| 2021 | $553,978 | $17,538 | $62,799 | $20,000 | 1 | $57,603 | $12,342 |
| 2020 | $599,229 | $36,599 | $52,208 | $16,500 | 2 | — | $34,952 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Living Free Foundation is led by Lesli R. Cohen, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lesli R. Cohen
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margo V. Cohen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Colleen Rose (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Living Free Foundation
How much does Living Free Foundation give each year?
Living Free Foundation gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Living Free Foundation?
Living Free Foundation reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Living Free Foundation?
Living Free Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Southfield, MI. It holds $126K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Living Free Foundation operate?
Living Free Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Living Free Foundation's EIN?
Living Free Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3538880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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