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Livin Foundation

EIN 47-3383175 · Anoka, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PREVENT SUICIDE BY CREATING QUALITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, BY WAY OF PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$244,129
Spending
$164,900
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
2
Volunteers
92
Highest pay
$24,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 339% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $88,553 spent. THE LIVIN FOUNDATION IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT, WITH A MISSION OF PREVENTING SUICIDE BY CREATING QUALITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, BY WAY OF PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS. WE WANT LIVIN TO BE A UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED MOVEMENT THAT PROMOTES A WORLD THAT IS JUST AS COMFORTABLE TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, AS IS THE WEATHER. THROUGHOUT 2024, WE HELD OUR ANNUAL CAMP LIVIN WEEKEND RETREAT FOR FAMILIES THAT HAVE SUFFERED A LOSS TO SUICIDE. WE ALSO HELD OUR ANNUAL LIVIN MUSIC FESTIVAL, WHICH CREATES QUALITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, ULTIMATELY STARTING MORE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS WITH THE GOAL OF PREVENTING SUICIDE.
  2. $11,005 spent. LIVIN FOUNDATION THROUGH JOINT PARTNERSHIPS LAUNCHED LIVINCONNECTED, A COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO ELEVATE YOUR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. THIS NEW USER EXPERIENCE REPRESENTS A COMBINATION OF INNOVATION AND COMPASSION AS A CUTTING-EDGE MENTAL HEALTH PLATFORM WTIH A HUMAN TOUCH DEDICATED TO SUICIDE PREVENTION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.LIVINCONNECTED.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
  3. $45,185 spent. LIVIN FOUNDATION'S GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES HELP, HOPE AND HUGS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THIS COULD BE DUE TO A LOSS BY SUICIDE, OR CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT OR SUICIDE PREVENTION MEASURES NEEDED. EXAMPLES COULD INCLUDE; FUNERAL, HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES, GENERAL CARE (INCLUDING GROCERIES, YARD CARE, CHILDCARE), RENT OR TUITION PREMIUMS. APPROVED AND AWARDED GRANTS FROM THE LIVIN FOUNDATION ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR FOR THE REQUEST (NOT THE INDIVIDUAL). GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND, WITH REQUESTS BEING REVIEWED BY THE LIVIN FOUNDATION GRANT COMMITTEE.
  4. LIVIN FOUNDATION HOSTS ONLINE QPR (QUESTION PERSUADE REFER) SESSIONS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS OF A SUICIDE CRISES AND HOW TO QUESTION, PERSUADE, AND REFER SOMEONE TO HELP. IT IS THE MOST WIDELY TAUGHT GATEKEEPER TRAINING IN THE UNITED STATES THAT TEACHES BEST PRACTICES IN SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE SESSIONS ARE INTENDED FOR ANYONE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING HEALTHCARE WORKERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATORS, CLERGY, BANKERS, LAWYERS AND MORE.
  5. LIVIN FOUNDATION HOSTS ONLINE QPR (QUESTION PERSUADE REFER) SESSIONS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS OF A SUICIDE CRISES AND HOW TO QUESTION, PERSUADE, AND REFER SOMEONE TO HELP. IT IS THE MOST WIDELY TAUGHT GATEKEEPER TRAINING IN THE UNITED STATES THAT TEACHES BEST PRACTICES IN SUICIDE PREVENTION. THESE SESSIONS ARE INTENDED FOR ANYONE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING HEALTHCARE WORKERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATORS, CLERGY, BANKERS, LAWYERS AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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