Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Give Lively Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $75K
- Typical grant
- $8,274 to $55K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County · plus 173 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $7.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.9M | $75K | 3 |
| 2024 | $45.4M | $807K | 12 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Susan FiorellaDirector/president
- Matthew AllanDirector
- Nancy BloomDirector
- Randi SandersTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $55K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $12K |
| Charity Water | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $8,274 |
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