Livney Foundation
Livney Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to eight charitable organizations, with listed purposes including medical research, humanitarian support, wildlife conservation, legal services, disability programs, breast cancer awareness, and animal rescue.
Livney Foundation at a glance
In short: Livney Foundation gave $137K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,250
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,156
- +102.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $696,110
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Livney 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: 1 N Lasalle Street 2015, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 263-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Livney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation ($51K). Together the top 8 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 70 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (37%), Georgia (36%), Illinois (17%), the District of Columbia (9%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Livney Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 292% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2024) to $222K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Norwalk, CT | Medical Research | $51,000 |
| Cure CMT Eatonton, GA | Provides support for individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease | $50,000 |
| Am Shalom Glencoe, IL | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Natural Resources and Wildlife Conservation | $12,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Highland Park, IL | Legal Services | $2,000 |
| Glenkirk Northbrook, IL | Programs for Adults with Mental Disabilities | $1,000 |
| Rally For the Cure Callas, TX | Breast Cancer Awareness | $750 |
| Noah's Rest Zion, IL | Animal Rescue | $500 |
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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 | $696,110 | $327,231 | $268,631 | $137,250 | 8 | $137,250 | $187,902 | $46,990 |
| 2024 | $638,995 | $315,793 | $258,903 | $118,482 | 14 | $118,482 | $171,119 | $45,292 |
| 2023 | $580,620 | $261,212 | $252,801 | $162,316 | 14 | $162,316 | — | $42,037 |
| 2022 | $572,209 | $134,016 | $263,492 | $152,669 | 20 | $152,669 | $45,622 | $39,139 |
| 2021 | $701,834 | $161,715 | $282,097 | $154,250 | 14 | $154,250 | $28,807 | $46,203 |
| 2020 | $822,216 | $393,016 | $327,706 | $221,800 | 21 | — | $40,797 | $42,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Livney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic says it provides free legal services in domestic violence, housing, and immigration to low-income, at-risk community members. Glenkirk describes its work as providing lifetime supports and services that empower people with intellectual disabilities to participate in community life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $137,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $51,000, with a median grant of $7,000. The largest awards were $51,000 to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation for medical research and $50,000 to Cure CMT for support for individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Am Shalom for humanitarian purposes and $12,000 to World Wildlife Fund for natural resources and wildlife conservation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roland Livney as president, Patrick Livney as secretary, and Joy Largent as director.
Livney Foundation is led by Roland Livney, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roland Livney
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Joy Largent
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Patrick Livney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $30K, to Joy Largent (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Livney Foundation
How much does Livney Foundation give each year?
Livney Foundation gave $137K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 14 grants.
What is Livney Foundation's typical grant size?
Livney Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $17,156, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Livney Foundation give grants?
Livney Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (36%) and Illinois (17%).
Does Livney Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Livney Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Livney Foundation's largest grantees?
Livney Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation ($51,000), Cure CMT ($50,000) and Am Shalom ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Livney Foundation?
Livney Foundation reported $696K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Livney Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Livney 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 Livney Foundation's EIN?
Livney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3734084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Livney 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.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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