Private foundation · Memphis
Give to Live Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $150K
- Typical grant
- $900 to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Fayette County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 15 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $170K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170K | $150K | 15 |
| 2024 | $46K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $25K | $25K | 1 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Caroline K Dobbs FloydPresident/director
- Michael A OriansTreasurer/director
- Glenn D FloydSecretary/director
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $100K |
| Carnival Education Fund | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $10K |
| Woodland Presbyterian School | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $10K |
| Briarcrest Christian School | Memphis, Fayette County | General support | $10K |
| Germantown Charity Horseshow | Germantown, Shelby County | General support | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $4,500 |
| Ed Murphey Classic | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $2,500 |
| Make A Wish Mid South | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Company | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $1,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $1,000 |
| Wolf River Conservancy | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $1,000 |
| School Seed Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $900 |
| Special Olympics | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |
| Young Lives Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $500 |