The Will to Live Foundation Inc
Organization dedicated to improving the lives of teenagers everywhere.
The Will to Live Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Will to Live Foundation Inc gave $71K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,405
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,703
- +142.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,703
- Total assets
- $70,244
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Will to Live Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Summit Counseling Center Inc ($65K). Together the top 2 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 16 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Will to Live Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2024) to $132K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Summit Counseling Center Inc Johns Creek, GA | Education and Support | $65,000 |
| Woosox Foundation Inc Worcester, MA | Education and Support | $6,405 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,244 | $146,104 | $163,745 | $71,405 | 2 |
| 2023 | $87,885 | $205,167 | $243,674 | $73,550 | 5 |
| 2022 | $126,392 | $244,361 | $270,605 | $121,625 | 4 |
| 2021 | $152,636 | $320,390 | $233,251 | $132,000 | 5 |
| 2020 | $65,497 | $161,320 | $169,223 | — | — |
| 2019 | $73,400 | $291,329 | $260,820 | $119,900 | 2 |
About The Will to Live Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Will to Live Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Johns Creek, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $71K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Will to Live Foundation Inc is led by John H. Trautwein Jr., President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Trautwein Jr.
President & Executive Director
President → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
$31K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Candice Porter
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Lowenthal
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Wellman
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ab Igram
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Trautwein
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan W. Trautwein
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $14K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steven Quamme (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Grace Dunn (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $14K, to Susan Trautwein (Treas/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Will to Live Foundation Inc
How much does The Will to Live Foundation Inc give each year?
The Will to Live Foundation Inc gave $71K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $74K across 5 grants.
How large is The Will to Live Foundation Inc?
The Will to Live Foundation Inc reported $70K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $146K.
What is The Will to Live Foundation Inc?
The Will to Live Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Johns Creek, GA. It holds $70K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Will to Live Foundation Inc operate?
The Will to Live Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia.
What is The Will to Live Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Will to Live Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3886864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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