5 Star Legacy Foundation
Alleviate the suffering of under-provileged children, their families and their communities by breaking the cycle of poverty.
5 Star Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: 5 Star Legacy Foundation gave $143K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,399
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $35,850
- Median grant
- $8,700
- Total assets
- $86,589
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 5 Star Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ampelis Foundation ($120K). Together the top 4 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ampelis Foundation Highland, UT | Education | $120,000 |
| Elevate Nations Mapleton, UT | Help poor African farmers | $10,000 |
| The Road Home Salt Lake City, UT | Help poor preschool kids | $7,399 |
| Edwards' Hands Inc Payson, UT | Help special needs kids | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,589 | $176,119 | $166,638 | $143,399 | 4 |
| 2023 | $95,026 | $65,077 | $24,822 | — | — |
| 2022 | $54,771 | $69,015 | $26,838 | — | — |
| 2021 | $12,594 | $36,019 | $58,492 | — | — |
| 2020 | $35,067 | $49,410 | $61,564 | — | — |
About 5 Star Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
5 Star Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Highland, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $87K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
5 Star Legacy Foundation is led by Mark R Comer, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark R Comer
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Christensen
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Michael Beck
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichole M Comer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jason Wilde (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Lisa Christensen (Director).
Frequently asked questions about 5 Star Legacy Foundation
How much does 5 Star Legacy Foundation give each year?
5 Star Legacy Foundation gave $143K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is 5 Star Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
5 Star Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,700, and its average grant was $35,850, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does 5 Star Legacy Foundation give grants?
5 Star Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does 5 Star Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on 5 Star Legacy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is 5 Star Legacy Foundation?
5 Star Legacy Foundation reported $87K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $176K.
What is 5 Star Legacy Foundation?
5 Star Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Highland, UT. It holds $87K in total assets as of 2024.
What is 5 Star Legacy Foundation's EIN?
5 Star Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3564428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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