Amy's Legacy Foundation
Amy’s Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting work that includes care for orphans and vulnerable children, education, faith leadership, and Christian ministry.
Amy's Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Amy's Legacy Foundation gave $2.9M across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state Minnesota. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,868,050
- +327.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- +160.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,801
- +64.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $226,092
- +31.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (36 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amy's Legacy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4190 Vinewood Ln N 111477, Plymouth, MN 55442
Phone: (763) 334-3787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amy's Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lifesong for Orphans ($922K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 189 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota recipients received 38% of grant dollars, Illinois recipients 32%, Colorado recipients 9%, Kentucky recipients 3%, and North Carolina recipients 2%. The remaining share went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Amy's Legacy Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 60 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $670K (2023) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | General Support | $921,500 |
| Hope Academy Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $200,000 |
| Urban Skye Greenwood Village, CO | General Support | $200,000 |
| Barnabas Resources Plymouth, MN | General Support | $150,000 |
| Efca Reachglobal Bloomington, MN | General Support | $95,000 |
| Efca Global Fingerprints Bloomington, MN | General Support | $75,000 |
| True Hope Ministry St Michael, MN | General Support | $72,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Services Houston, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Benjamin House Ministries Moore, SC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Soul Survivor Outdoor Carlsbad, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226,092 | $3,668,035 | $3,318,893 | $2,868,050 | 60 | $3,298,894 | $290,845 | $23,832 |
| 2023 | $171,457 | $403,301 | $1,156,012 | $670,400 | 23 | $1,128,393 | $58,535 | $27,915 |
| 2022 | $974,484 | $1,688,970 | $1,917,709 | $1,644,295 | 34 | $1,889,530 | $397,712 | $56,262 |
| 2021 | $1,739,588 | $1,828,545 | $2,080,971 | $1,860,400 | 33 | $2,045,490 | $295,091 | $104,207 |
| 2020 | $2,123,962 | $-4,615 | $2,259,540 | $2,027,475 | 39 | — | $37,028 | $171,520 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amy's Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own 2024 filing describes a $146,036 capital contribution to fund operating expenses. It does not state a broader mission. Its grants provide general support to organizations working in areas including children’s welfare, education, and faith-based services. For example, Lifesong for Orphans says its mission is to bring joy and purpose to orphans and vulnerable children by mobilizing churches to care for them. Hope Academy describes its work as operating a K–12 classical Christian school in urban Minneapolis. Urban Skye says it supports a network of faith leaders, and Barnabas Resources says it strengthens and encourages believers in Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $2,868,050. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $921,500, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants included $921,500 to Lifesong for Orphans, $200,000 each to Hope Academy and Urban Skye, $150,000 to Barnabas Resources, and $95,000 to EFCA ReachGlobal. These grants were listed for general support.
Other 2024 grantees included EFCA Global Fingerprints ($75,000), True Hope Ministry ($72,000), Allegro Organizational Services ($50,000), Benjamin House Ministries ($50,000), Soul Survivor Outdoor ($50,000), Teach to Transform ($50,000), and CHLSS ($44,850).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steve Grosser as president, Bob Reis as executive director and secretary, and Michael Calvert as treasurer.
Amy's Legacy Foundation is led by Bob Reis, Executive Director & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bob Reis
Executive Director & Secretary
Executive Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Steve Grosser
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Calvert
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$84K (2023) → $66K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Liv Grosser (2020–2023) — Vice President -
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 $159K, to Bob Reis (Executive Director/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Amy's Legacy Foundation
How much does Amy's Legacy Foundation give each year?
Amy's Legacy Foundation gave $2.9M across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $670K across 23 grants.
What is Amy's Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Amy's Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,801, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amy's Legacy Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Amy's Legacy Foundation give grants?
Amy's Legacy Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (32%) and Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (8 grants), Bloomington, MN (3 grants), St. Paul, MN (2 grants) and Edina, MN (2 grants).
Does Amy's Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Amy's Legacy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Amy's Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
Amy's Legacy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lifesong for Orphans ($921,500), Hope Academy ($200,000) and Urban Skye ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amy's Legacy Foundation?
Amy's Legacy Foundation reported $226K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amy's Legacy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own 2024 filing describes a $146,036 capital contribution to fund operating expenses. It does not state a broader mission. Its grants provide general support to organizations working in areas including children’s welfare, education, and faith-based services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amy's Legacy Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amy's Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Amy's Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4184096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Amy's Legacy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Amy's Legacy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/amy-s-legacy-foundation-morg_a4656903f3104d68b3620a1c1d636713
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