Live and Let Live Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Live and Let Live Foundation is a private foundation in Sugar Land, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,661 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $46,953. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$72,661
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$46,953
- Assets$810,347
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $55,036 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,288 | 8 | $457,078 |
| 2023 | $55,036 | 8 | $901,366 |
| 2024 | $72,661 | 10 | $810,347 |
How to apply
Live and Let 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $62,454 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $6,205 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,001 |
| Illinois | 1 | $501 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jain Center of Houston | General support | $46,953 |
| Pratham USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Magic Bus USA | General support | $5,000 |
| Urban Revival Project Inc | General support | $2,501 |
| Baps Endowment Inc | General support | $2,501 |
| Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface | General support | $2,500 |
| Jain Center of New Jersey | General support | $1,203 |
| Jain Society of Virgina | General support | $1,001 |
| Olc Foundation | General support | $501 |
| Texas Gaushala | General support | $501 |
Officers and trustees
- Harshad V Shah
- Bharathi H Shah
- Nirav H Shah
- Nikhil H Shah
Questions people ask
Does Live and Let Live Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Live and Let Live Foundation give?
$72,661 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Live and Let Live Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harshad V Shah (Trustee-As Needed), Bharathi H Shah (Trustee-As Needed), Nirav H Shah (Trustee-As Needed) and Nikhil H Shah (Trustee-As Needed).