Livingston Foundation Inc
Livingston Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It makes grants to exempt charitable organizations, with its 2023 filing stating a preference for organizations in Georgia, especially the Atlanta area.
Livingston Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Livingston Foundation Inc gave $572K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Georgia. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $572,245
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,118
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,410,541
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Livingston Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It says there is no standard application form, and that it makes grants only to exempt charitable organizations. The 2023 filing lists Mr Charles L Gregory Livingston Fou as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- Applications may be submitted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications may be submitted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Charles L Gregory Livingston Fou
Mailing address: 171 17Th Street Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30363
Phone: (404) 873-8500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Livingston Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlanta Opera ($100K). Together the top 10 received $466K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 104 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it gives preference to charitable organizations in Georgia, especially those in the Atlanta area. In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 26% to Virginia, 4% to New York, and 1% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Livingston Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $371K (2023) to $656K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $572K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Opera Atlanta, GA | To Enrich Lives Through the Power of Opera. | $100,000 |
| Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | To Help with Environmental Conservation | $100,000 |
| The Atlanta Beltline Partnership Atlanta, GA | To Help Economically Disadvantaged People | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Southfield, VA | To Help Serve Low Income People | $50,000 |
| Clubhouse Atlanta - Challenge Grant Dunwoody, GA | To provide a restorative environment for people who have had their lives disrupted because of a mental illness, and who need the support of the whole community who believe that recovery is not only possible, but probable. | $33,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History Atlanta, GA | To inspire life-long learning of natural history through immersive programming and unmatched experiences to encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its inhabitants. | $33,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School Atlanta, GA | To help each person develop his or her full potential through language and literacy. | $25,000 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center Roswell, GA | To fund programs and educational outreach about Georgia's chattahoochee river. | $25,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer Rochester, NY | To conquer childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. | $25,000 |
| Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Sandy Springs, GA | To elevate all sandy springs residents through the arts. | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,410,541 | $996,486 | $707,175 | $572,245 | 19 | $584,096 | $887,645 | $510,974 |
| 2024 | $7,121,230 | $819,463 | $767,311 | $655,915 | 19 | $666,390 | $721,233 | $477,485 |
| 2023 | $7,069,078 | $479,299 | $488,935 | $370,911 | 19 | $383,790 | $380,679 | $409,854 |
| 2022 | $7,078,714 | $675,888 | $575,644 | $435,500 | 22 | $449,892 | $567,097 | $421,089 |
| 2021 | $6,978,470 | $774,291 | $780,107 | $655,500 | 25 | — | $665,288 | $432,027 |
| 2020 | $6,984,286 | $326,701 | $580,031 | $478,422 | 23 | — | $236,310 | $414,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Livingston Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $511K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable work. For example, the Atlanta Opera describes its purpose as enriching lives through opera, while the Conservation Fund says its grant supports environmental conservation. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address childhood cancer, literacy, early childhood education, natural-history learning, and arts access.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $572,245. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest grants were $100,000 each to the Atlanta Opera and the Conservation Fund. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to the Atlanta Beltline Partnership and the Salvation Army, and $33,000 each to Clubhouse Atlanta and Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
The foundation’s reported grantmaking totals were $655,915 across 19 grants in 2024 and $370,911 across 19 grants in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists CE Gregory III as president, secretary, and trustee; Jonathan Golden as chairman and trustee; and William Jacobs, Charles L Gregory, Michael Golden, and Greer E Brannon as trustees.
Livingston Foundation Inc is led by Ce Gregory III, President, Secretary & Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ce Gregory III
President, Secretary & Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → President, Secretary & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Jonathan Golden
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Charles L. Gregory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Greer E. Brannon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Michael Golden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
William Jacobs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Milton Brannon (2020–2024) — President, Treasurer & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Ce Gregory III (President/Secretary/Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Livingston Foundation Inc
How much does Livingston Foundation Inc give each year?
Livingston Foundation Inc gave $572K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $656K across 19 grants.
What is Livingston Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Livingston Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,118, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Livingston Foundation Inc that year got $67K on average.
Where does Livingston Foundation Inc give grants?
Livingston Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (10 grants).
Does Livingston Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Livingston Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Livingston Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Livingston Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Atlanta Opera ($100,000), Conservation Fund ($100,000) and The Atlanta Beltline Partnership ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Livingston Foundation Inc?
Livingston Foundation Inc reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $584K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $511K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Livingston Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable work. For example, the Atlanta Opera describes its purpose as enriching lives through opera, while the Conservation Fund says its grant supports environmental conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Livingston Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Livingston Foundation Inc's EIN?
Livingston Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6044858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Livingston Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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