The Living Waters Trust
The Living Waters Trust is a private foundation based in Tysons, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as youth ministry, disability services, international medical care, and religious broadcasting.
The Living Waters Trust at a glance
In short: The Living Waters Trust gave $991K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $991,498
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,937
- +63.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $124,574
- Total assets
- $18,061,208
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Living Waters Trust
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Kp8405 Greensboro Drive900, Tysons, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 807-2020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Living Waters Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Charities Fund ($231K). Together the top 8 received $991K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 19 grants of 41 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Georgia (23%), California (22%), Pennsylvania (20%), Iowa (15%), and Ohio (10%). Other listed recipients were in Florida and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Living Waters Trust gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $743K (2021) to $991K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $991K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charities Fund Alpharetta, GA | General | $230,772 |
| Joni & Friends Agoura Hills, CA | General | $210,578 |
| Cure International Lemoyne, PA | General | $200,000 |
| Sat-7 North America Boone, IA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General | $99,148 |
| Santa Chiara Childrens Center Ft Pierce, FL | General Support | $64,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Keyara's Gift Los Altos, CA | General Support | $12,000 |
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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 | $18,061,208 | $914,350 | $1,259,081 | $991,498 | 8 | $1,016,498 | $491,578 | $836,857 |
| 2023 | $18,518,137 | $-1,498,999 | $1,161,785 | $832,475 | 11 | $836,075 | $976,351 | $893,434 |
| 2022 | $21,173,006 | $1,590,281 | $1,054,335 | $800,100 | 8 | $836,661 | $1,466,879 | $1,009,707 |
| 2021 | $23,878,187 | $2,252,606 | $928,464 | $742,600 | 9 | $753,292 | $2,114,416 | $1,020,861 |
| 2020 | $22,539,606 | $12,230,985 | $1,069,796 | $911,783 | 5 | — | $1,581,812 | $1,004,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Living Waters Trust reported a distributable amount of $837K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including Young Life, which describes its mission as helping adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities such as weekly club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $991,498. Grant amounts ranged from $12,000 to $230,772, with a median of $124,574.
The largest reported grants were $230,772 to National Christian Charities Fund, $210,578 to Joni & Friends, $200,000 to Cure International, $150,000 to SAT-7 North America, and $99,148 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. Other 2024 grants were $64,000 to Santa Chiara Childrens Center, $25,000 to Young Life, and $12,000 to Keyara’s Gift.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter B. Schulze, Karen Gottlieb Schulze, and Gabriel David Gottlieb Schulze as trustees.
The Living Waters Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gabriel David Gottlieb Schulze
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Gottlieb Schulze
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter B. Schulze
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/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 Living Waters Trust
How much does The Living Waters Trust give each year?
The Living Waters Trust gave $991K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $832K across 11 grants.
What is The Living Waters Trust's typical grant size?
The Living Waters Trust's median grant in 2024 was $124,574, and its average grant was $123,937, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Living Waters Trust give grants?
The Living Waters Trust's top state is Georgia, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and Pennsylvania (20%).
Does The Living Waters Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Living Waters Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Living Waters Trust's largest grantees?
The Living Waters Trust's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Charities Fund ($230,772), Joni & Friends ($210,578) and Cure International ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Living Waters Trust?
The Living Waters Trust reported $18.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $837K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Living Waters Trust fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Living Waters Trust?
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 The Living Waters Trust's EIN?
The Living Waters Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6746134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Living Waters Trust 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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