Give to Live Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Give to Live Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,400 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $100,000. 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$170,400
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,000 the year before.
95% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $4,962 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 2 | $2,480 |
| 2025 | $170,400 | 20 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Give to Live 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.
What Give to Live Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 15 | $150,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | General support | $100,000 |
| Young Life Windy Gap | General support | $15,000 |
| Carnival Education Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Woodland Presbyterian School | General support | $10,000 |
| Briarcrest Christian School | General support | $10,000 |
| Germantown Charity Horseshow | General support | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | General support | $4,500 |
| Ed Murphey Classic | General support | $2,500 |
| Make A Wish Mid South | General support | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Young Life - St Louis | General support | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Company | General support | $1,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General support | $1,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Wolf River Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| School Seed Foundation | General support | $900 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $500 |
| Young Lives Memphis | General support | $500 |
| Young Life | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline K Dobbs Floyd
- Michael A Orians
- Glenn D Floyd
Questions people ask
Does Give to Live Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Give to Live Foundation give?
$170,400 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Give to Live Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Caroline K Dobbs Floyd (President/Director), Michael A Orians (Treasurer/Director) and Glenn D Floyd (Secretary/Director).
What does Give to Live Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.