The Livingstone Foundation
The Livingstone Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $8K.
The Livingstone Foundation at a glance
In short: The Livingstone Foundation gave $8K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,255
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,064
- -52.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,015
- Primary geography
- Illinois (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Livingstone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evans Scholars Foundation ($6K). Together the top 4 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $16K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation Chicago, IL | Support | $5,700 |
| Chicagoland Private Equity Hockey Charities Crystal Lake, IL | Support | $1,030 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer New York, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Golf Fights Cancer Norton, MA | Support | $525 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,255 | $8,255 | $8,255 | 4 | $8,255 |
| 2023 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 3 | $13,000 |
| 2022 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $16,200 | 5 | $16,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Livingstone Foundation is led by David Sulaski, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Sulaski
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Miles
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Livingstone Foundation
How much does The Livingstone Foundation give each year?
The Livingstone Foundation gave $8K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 3 grants.
What is The Livingstone Foundation's typical grant size?
The Livingstone Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,015, and its average grant was $2,064, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Livingstone Foundation give grants?
The Livingstone Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Massachusetts (6%).
Does The Livingstone Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Livingstone Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (4 grants).
What is The Livingstone Foundation's EIN?
The Livingstone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2806707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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