Live Oak Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Live Oak Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $301,024 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $12,710 and the largest $123,000. 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$301,024
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$12,710
- Largest grant$123,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $490,180 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $304,765 | 15 | $0 |
| 2024 | $490,180 | 16 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $301,024 | 14 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Live Oak 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 Live Oak Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $296,024 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | Texas tech foundation $100,000texas tech athletics $23,000 | $123,000 |
| Community Caring Center | $8,659 for weekend food program. $5,000 for operating funds. $25,000 for backpack food program. $ | $38,659 |
| First United Methodist Church of Ft Wort | Operating funds | $24,000 |
| Azle Lions Club | School backpack & supplies program, and angel tree program | $18,346 |
| Good News 4 Seniors | $4,972 for various items.$12,0000 donation for operating funds. | $16,972 |
| Alliance for Children | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| Cool Advisor Proram | Operating funds | $14,601 |
| The Azle Education Foundation | Teacher grants, college scholarships and teacher of the year continuing education grants | $10,818 |
| The Women's Center | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Azle Isd | Azle high school top ten dinner | $9,978 |
| Various Cash Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $6,650 operating funds to various pre-selected 501(c)(3) organizations. | $6,650 |
| Academy 4 | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Gunnsion Tough | Songwriter shuffle event | $5,000 |
| Mark Carter Scholarship - Weatherford Co | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Rector
Questions people ask
Does Live Oak Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Live Oak Foundation give?
$301,024 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $12,710.
Who runs Live Oak Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Rector (President).
What does Live Oak Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.