BHHS Legacy Foundation
BHHS Legacy Foundation was created in 2000 from the sale of Baptist Hospitals and Health Systems to support health-related community organizations in Greater Phoenix and the Tri-State region. The Foundation and its affiliate Legacy Connection have invested more than $130 million to improve the health and quality of life of underserved populations including children, families, and seniors through grants supporting increased access to healthcare, improved community health, expanded healthcare workforce, and strengthened communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$151.1M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
-18.4% YoY
Grant Count
103
+4.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-21.5% YoY
About BHHS Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
BHHS Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $151.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 103 grants totaling $3.8M. Net investment income was $9.8M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $151,119,062 | $149,063,571 | $139,984,985 |
| Revenue | $10,426,658 | $9,199,645 | $4,551,553 |
| Expenses | $7,820,592 | $8,495,512 | $9,056,143 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,807,807 | $8,503,849 | $4,127,204 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from BHHS Legacy Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Delivering Dreams of Arizona ($225,000), Arizona Basketball Coaches Association Inc ($150,000), Catholic Charities Community Services Inc ($140,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AT Still University Mesa, AZ | Dental spec. need training | $5,000 |
| Academy of Building Industries Ft Mohave, AZ | General ops./food prgrm | $8,000 |
| Advance Community Phoenix, AZ | Healthier Living | $50,000 |
| ALS Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Answering the Call | $50,000 |
| ALS Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General Operations | $10,000 |
| ALS Arizona Phoenix, AZ | ALS Arizona Van | $20,000 |
| Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels Phoenix, AZ | AHRA prgrm | $80,000 |
| Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels Phoenix, AZ | General ops/fundraising | $17,500 |
| Am Red Cross CenN AZ Phoenix, AZ | Home Fire Resp. and Recov. | $20,000 |
| Angels on Patrol Inc Phoenix, AZ | After Hours Crisis Response | $66,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL OEHLER | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| GERALD WISSINK | DIRECTOR/CEO | 36 | $337,842 |
| JAMES CARTER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL THIELE | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALLEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BLAKE STAMPER DO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HOWARD MCKENNA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACOB DUFFY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEANNE O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PHILLIP HIPPS MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT SEABURY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHANNON CLANCEY | Director | 2 | — |
| SUSAN CORDTS | Director | 2 | — |
| THOMAS DALLMAN MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARY THOMSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 38 | $162,784 |
| TERI TOMLINSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 39 | $106,966 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is BHHS Legacy Foundation?
As of 2024, BHHS Legacy Foundation holds $151.1M in total assets with $10.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 103 grants totaling $3.8M in 2024.
Where does BHHS Legacy Foundation operate?
BHHS Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon.
What size grants does BHHS Legacy Foundation award?
In 2024, BHHS Legacy Foundation awarded 103 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is BHHS Legacy Foundation's EIN?
BHHS Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3239789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in BHHS Legacy Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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