Live Uncommon
Preselected recipients only
Live Uncommon is a private foundation in Davenport, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3,290
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $10,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1,328 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $5,895 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 1 | $3,290 |
How to apply
Live Uncommon 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 Uncommon funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Kathryn Solis Russell
- James V Russell
Questions people ask
Does Live Uncommon accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Live Uncommon give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Live Uncommon?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Kathryn Solis Russell (President, Secretary & Director) and James V Russell (Vice President, Treasurer & Director).
What does Live Uncommon fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.