Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc
Preselected recipients only
Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc is a private foundation in Clermont, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 28 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants28
- Assets$130 million
How to apply
Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27 | $6.4 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $130,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | South lake hospital cardiovascular support and expansion in south lake county | $5.0 million |
| City of Groveland | External connection space support of meet us in the middle plaza and tiered exercise space | $400,000 |
| Episcopal Children's Services | Wellness for young children and their families | $263,750 |
| American Heart Association Central Florida | Cpr classes, services to improving the cardiac chain of survival across south lake | $250,000 |
| Easter Seals for Health Navigation Program | Health navigator program expansion in south lake county | $130,000 |
| Building Blocks Ministries Inc | Project to expand wellness and socialization spaces for adults with developmental disabilities | $125,000 |
| Community Health Centers Inc | Dentist and dental service expansion into four corners area of south lake county fl | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Florida Inc | Promoting physical fitness and medical screenings for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in south lake county fl. | $100,000 |
| Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation | Cancer patients receive assistance, support, and comfort in south lake county, florida. | $45,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Inc | To improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. | $42,350 |
| Libbys Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation | Cancer patient services via education, mammograms, and patient navigation | $30,000 |
| Stuckey Community Improvement Group | Enhancing the quality of life for residents in south lake county through community programs and initiatives. | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Center of South Lake | South lake community food distribution - multiple sl food banks participated | $8,900 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Inc | Youth development programs, community support for lake county clubs | $8,000 |
| Career Source Central Florida | Career services in south lake county for workforce development | $4,000 |
| Florida Philanthropic Network inc | Strengthen philanthropy in florida through research and education, connecting grantmakers. | $3,000 |
| Find Feed & Restore Inc | Housing for homeless families with children in south lake county | $2,500 |
| The Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation | Youth health & wellness specific to south lake projects. | $2,500 |
| South Lake Chamber of Commerce | Wellness health challenge, teacher appreciation, first responders award recognition. | $2,125 |
| Educational Foundation of Lake County Inc | Stepping out for education supporting eflc | $2,000 |
| Thrive Clermont Inc | Funds for teens to succeed through skill building, socialization, career and college readiness programs, and mentoring | $1,500 |
| New Beginnings of Central Florida | Support to overcome homelessness, poverty, and crisis by providing life-changing services and community support. | $1,200 |
| Central Florida Hope Center Inc | Support for dream plex center therapy, fitness, recreation, and sports designed for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. | $1,000 |
| Christian Men in Action Community Development | Year of the youth in south lake | $500 |
| Hand in Hand Recovery | Men's and women's addiction recovery community support | $500 |
| Central Healthy Start | Expecting and new parents receive resources, expert guidance, and community support related to pregnancy, postpartum care, and infant development. | $500 |
| Kiwanis Club of South Lake Foundation | For kiwanis support programs and activities that help less fortunate children and youth in lake county | $500 |
| South Lake Community Ministries | Children's backpack feeding program within south lake schools | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Smith
- Donna Kirtland
- Rodney Drawdy
- Rob Berens
- Nancy Cummings
- Jeff Duke
- Shannon Elswick
- Lushantha Gunasekera
- JoAnn Jones
- Susan McLean
- Jimmy Nussbaumer
- Paul Rountree
- Jose Rubio
Questions people ask
Does Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants.
Who runs Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Smith (VICE Chair), Donna Kirtland (Executive Director), Rodney Drawdy (Board Chair) and Rob Berens (Invst/Finance Committee Chair) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.