Livingston Foundation
Livingston Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $23,104, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Arizona.
Livingston Foundation at a glance
In short: Livingston Foundation gave $23K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Arizona. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,104
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,005
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $769,635
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Livingston Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4430 N 22Nd St 15, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 277-5463
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Livingston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diplomatic Corps of Arizona ($4K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Arizona received 95% of grant dollars; recipients in California and Nebraska each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Livingston Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $847. How we count
Medians: $800 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $35K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic Corps of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Act One Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $3,500 |
| Childsplay Theatre Tempe, AZ | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Tempe Community Council Tempe, AZ | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $1,500 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Program Support | $1,000 |
| KJZZ 915 FM Tempe, AZ | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Servic Gilbert, AZ | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $850 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $769,635 | $41,322 | $47,060 | $23,104 | 23 | $23,104 | $32,043 | $36,841 |
| 2023 | $723,176 | $25,940 | $42,848 | $24,603 | 21 | $24,603 | $19,938 | $33,379 |
| 2022 | $654,695 | $23,641 | $43,967 | $23,556 | 27 | $23,556 | $15,662 | $34,979 |
| 2021 | $833,746 | $44,783 | $55,677 | $34,796 | 24 | $34,796 | $31,049 | $38,829 |
| 2020 | $736,299 | $13,106 | $45,148 | $22,175 | 23 | — | $5,510 | $31,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Livingston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations working in areas such as arts and culture, community services, and desert-plant education and conservation. For example, Act One describes its mission as providing access to arts experiences for Arizona children and families; Tempe Community Council says it connects people in need with those who care; and Desert Botanical Garden describes its work as education, research, exhibition, and conservation focused on desert plants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $23,104. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $4,000, with a median of $750. Its largest reported grants included $4,000 to Diplomatic Corps of Arizona, $3,500 to Act One, $2,000 each to Childsplay Theatre and Tempe Community Council, and $1,500 to Desert Botanical Garden. Each was listed for program support.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah Berkley as President, and Lilly Berkley and Charles Boles as Directors.
Livingston Foundation is led by Deborah Berkley, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Berkley
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Charles Boles
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Lilly Berkley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Deborah Berkley (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Livingston Foundation
How much does Livingston Foundation give each year?
Livingston Foundation gave $23K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 21 grants.
What is Livingston Foundation's typical grant size?
Livingston Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,005, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Livingston Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Livingston Foundation give grants?
Livingston Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (10 grants) and Tempe, AZ (6 grants).
Does Livingston Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Livingston Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (23 grants).
Who are Livingston Foundation's largest grantees?
Livingston Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Diplomatic Corps of Arizona ($4,000), Act One ($3,500) and Childsplay Theatre ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Livingston Foundation?
Livingston Foundation reported $770K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Livingston Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations working in areas such as arts and culture, community services, and desert-plant education and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Livingston Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Livingston Foundation's EIN?
Livingston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5035921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Livingston Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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