Live Like Sam Foundation is located in Park City, UT. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Live Like Sam Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Live Like Sam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Live Like Sam Foundation generated $609.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $581.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIVE LIKE SAM HONORS THE SHORT LIFE AND LEGACY OF SAM JACKENTHAL BY INSPIRING YOUTH FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS TO DEVELOP SELF-AWARENESS, COURAGE, LEADERSHIP, KINDNESS, AND JOY THROUGH LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL YOUTH WITH OUR PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER A DEDICATION TO SERVICE TO OTHERS ... LIKE SAM LIVED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, A STAGGERING 72.4% OF SUMMIT COUNTY YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12 REPORTED MODERATE TO HIGH DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS, AND 46% INDICATED A MODERATE TO HIGH NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. TO ADDRESS THIS URGENT NEED, LIVE LIKE SAM HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: - THRIVE PROGRAM: OUR EVIDENCE-BASED THRIVE PROGRAM HAS SHOWN REMARKABLE RESULTS. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCED A 25% DECREASE IN ANXIETY, A 21% DECREASE IN DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS, AND A 7% INCREASE IN RESILIENCE AND 5% INCREASE IN QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN JUST SIX WEEKS. - DIGITAL WELLNESS: WE'RE LAUNCHING A GROUNDBREAKING DIGITAL WELLNESS PROGRAM TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS TO NAVIGATE THE DIGITAL WORLD RESPONSIBLY AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY SCREEN HABITS. - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS: THROUGH FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, WE EMPOWER K-5 STUDENTS TO DEVELOP STRONG CHARACTER, TEAMWORK, AND KINDNESS. THESE SKILLS WILL HELP THEM DREAM BIG, OVERCOME CHALLENGES, BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND THRIVE. BY PRIORITIZING MENTAL HEALTH, DIGITAL WELL-BEING, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LIVE LIKE SAM IS EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hoby Darling Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Travis Dorsch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jen Eaton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cristie Frey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Skylar Jackenthal Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Kachichian Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $45,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $400,031 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $445,031 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $164,039 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $609,070 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,341 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,083 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,372 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $62,024 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,052 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,815 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,821 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,104 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,567 |
| Office expenses | $20,460 |
| Information technology | $10,654 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $16,213 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,933 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,630 |
| Insurance | $16,542 |
| All other expenses | $232,135 |
| Total functional expenses | $581,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $233,867 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $67,699 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,074 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $302,640 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $13,323 |
| Total liabilities | $13,323 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $265,817 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,500 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $302,640 |