Living Influence
To educate people in understanding how the grace of god has already transformed the heart trusting how this truth affects how we influence others and to change people from being legalistic and judgmental to being able to love others powerfully
Living Influence at a glance
In short: Living Influence gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $124,083
- +97.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Living Influence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leadership Catalyst Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Catalyst Inc Dawsonville, GA | Religious | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,083 | $356,650 | $299,635 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $62,804 | $110,000 | $47,196 | — | — |
About Living Influence
Based on IRS filings
Living Influence is a public charity, based in Columbia, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $124K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Living Influence is led by Waldemar Kohl, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Waldemar Kohl
President
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aileen Boyd
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Kohl
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Thrall
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Thrall
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Boyd
Secretary & Treasurer
Chair & Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Influence
How much does Living Influence give each year?
Living Influence gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Living Influence?
Living Influence reported $124K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $357K.
Where does Living Influence operate?
Living Influence has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Living Influence's EIN?
Living Influence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2323885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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