The La Vida Feliz Foundation
The La Vida Feliz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $376.6M in total assets. In 2024, it made $48.9M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $9.4M.
The La Vida Feliz Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $376,579,253
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $25,362,880
- +55.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $48,890,587
- +97.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,777,656
- -89.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The La Vida Feliz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The La Vida Feliz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 73% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $14.2M (2020) to $24.5M (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $24.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $24,500,000 |
| East Village Community Coalition Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $376,579,253 | $25,362,880 | $2,777,656 | — | — | $48,890,587 | $9,353,259 | $40,340,016 |
| 2023 | $353,994,029 | $16,269,884 | $26,111,759 | $24,540,000 | 2 | $24,699,923 | $14,941,433 | $25,556,314 |
| 2022 | $363,835,904 | $11,474,927 | $25,721,690 | $24,495,000 | 3 | $24,660,748 | $9,962,081 | $24,637,538 |
| 2021 | $378,082,667 | $9,938,777 | $25,101,552 | $24,000,000 | 1 | $24,160,190 | $8,814,691 | $24,693,355 |
| 2020 | $393,245,442 | $2,586,114 | $14,873,076 | $14,160,000 | 3 | — | $2,293,530 | $24,128,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The La Vida Feliz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The La Vida Feliz Foundation is led by Aaron Sosnick, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron Sosnick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The La Vida Feliz Foundation
How large is The La Vida Feliz Foundation?
The La Vida Feliz Foundation reported $376.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The La Vida Feliz Foundation operate?
The La Vida Feliz Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
What is The La Vida Feliz Foundation's EIN?
The La Vida Feliz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1622021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The La Vida Feliz Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities Funding Request Due October 31, 2026
- Women's Health Fund Grants Circle of Friends: Up to $2,000; Women's Giving Circle: In excess of $2,000 · Due October 31, 2026
- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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