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Living Free Foundation

Preselected recipients only Southfield, Michigan · EIN 383538880

Living Free Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$35,0002$351,372
2024$200,0001$118,299

How to apply

Living Free Foundation 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 Living Free Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$200,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Exposure Skate
Vista, CA
To teach, inspire, and empower girls as well as provide support for individuals in need.$200,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Living Free Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Living Free Foundation give?

$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $200,000.

Who runs Living Free Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Lesli R Cohen (Director, President) and Margo V Cohen (Secretary).

What does Living Free Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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