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The Life Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 396606399

The Life Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. 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 down from $125,835 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$125,8354$1.4 million
2024$60,0003$2.6 million

How to apply

The Life 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Life Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$40,000
Texas1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Diocese of Austin
Austin, TX
General$20,000
St Albert the Great Catholic Church
Burbank, IL
General$20,000
Relevant Radio
Lincolnshire, IL
General$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Life Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Life Foundation give?

$60,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs The Life Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Brian R Follett (Trustee).

What does The Life Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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