Private foundation · EIN 84-4568069 · Memphis, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Give to Live Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $170K total, median $1,750. 75% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$170K
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in TN
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.8M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MemphisMemphis, TNGeneral support$100K
Young Life Windy GapWeaverville, NCGeneral support$15K
Carnival Education FundMemphis, TNGeneral support$10K
Woodland Presbyterian SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral support$10K
Briarcrest Christian SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral support$10K
Germantown Charity HorseshowGermantown, TNGeneral support$5,000
Christian Brothers High SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral support$4,500
Ed Murphey ClassicMemphis, TNGeneral support$2,500
Make a Wish Mid SouthMemphis, TNGeneral support$2,500
Michael J Fox FoundationHagerstown, MDGeneral support$2,000
Young Life - St LouisKirkwood, MOGeneral support$1,500
Tennessee Shakespeare CompanyMemphis, TNGeneral support$1,500
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNGeneral support$1,000
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismarck, NDGeneral support$1,000
Wolf River ConservancyMemphis, TNGeneral support$1,000
School Seed FoundationMemphis, TNGeneral support$900
Special OlympicsNashville, TNGeneral support$500
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNashville, TNGeneral support$500
Young Lives MemphisMemphis, TNGeneral support$500
Young LifeColorado Springs, COGeneral support$500

By state: Tennessee 15 · North Carolina 1 · Maryland 1 · Missouri 1 · North Dakota 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Give to Live Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, administered in care of Kirby Dobbs Floyd, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Give to Live Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Give to Live Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 20 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Give to Live Foundation give?

Tennessee (15 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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