Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The organization describes itself as a Christian community foundation that provides donor services and giving vehicles, including donor-advised funds and fiscal sponsorship for Ministry Charity Projects (MCPs).
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,235,776
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,729
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $4,187,029
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 900 W Valley Road, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (610) 688-8890
Website: https://capstonelegacy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sonshine Family Television ($350K). Together the top 10 received $967K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 127 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were Pennsylvania (41%), Arizona (19%), Florida (12%), Montana (10%), and Texas (8%). The foundation also describes its services as available for local, national, or global giving.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc gives
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $807K (2020) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonshine Family Television Allentown, PA | Where most needed | $350,000 |
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Billings, MT | Where most needed | $120,000 |
| Choices Pregnancy Glendale, AZ | Where most needed | $80,000 |
| Christian Agency Israel Lakeland, FL | Where most needed | $80,000 |
| Four Rivers Community Brd Harleysville, PA | Where most needed | $75,000 |
| Valley View Comm Food Bank El Mirage, AZ | Where most needed | $60,000 |
| Three Angels Nepal | Where most needed | $59,500 |
| Beacon Broadcasting Corp Allentown, PA | Where most needed | $50,000 |
| United in Purpose Southlake, TX | Where most needed | $50,000 |
| Gospel Outbound Sebring, FL | Where most needed | $42,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,187,029 | $3,374,027 | $4,500,941 | $1,235,776 | 23 | $-240,966 |
| 2023 | $5,393,666 | $3,093,166 | $3,321,554 | $1,026,238 | 22 | $450,113 |
| 2022 | $5,128,145 | $3,255,051 | $3,580,773 | $1,287,327 | 28 | $334,877 |
| 2021 | $5,946,114 | $2,478,825 | $3,097,589 | $1,459,715 | 36 | $15,352 |
| 2020 | $6,826,996 | $4,392,978 | $2,649,092 | $806,500 | 18 | $364,277 |
| 2019 | $5,341,602 | $4,637,772 | $2,805,283 | $957,000 | 1 | $57,425 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides donors with assistance in philanthropy and provides funding and advocacy for ministries and other charities. Its website describes preserving donor intent as a central purpose and says proposed ministry recipients must sign its Statement of Faith; other recipients may not operate in contravention of that statement, as determined by the Board.
The 2024 grants include organizations with varied missions, as described by those grantees. Sonshine Family Television says it broadcasts religious and educational programming, while Beacon Broadcasting says it operates a radio station providing religiously oriented music and educational programs. United in Purpose describes itself as supporting Christian involvement in the civic arena. Gospel Outbound says it works predominantly in Uganda and South Sudan on missions training, church planting, orphan care, and business empowerment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,235,776. The grants ranged from $6,000 to $350,000, with a median grant of $40,000; the largest awards include:
The foundation’s donor-advised fund agreement says donors may recommend charities to receive funding. It lists eligible recommendations including 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, scholarship programs, and Field of Interest Funds, and provides for recommendations for qualified charitable, religious, educational, scientific, and health-related activities. The agreement states a minimum initial deposit of $1,000, a suggested initial contribution of $5,000, and a minimum grant amount of $100. Its MCP service is a fiscal sponsorship arrangement that provides administrative support so sponsored projects can receive tax-deductible contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Nancy H. Hansen, Chairperson and CEO; Thomas W. Keyser, Chief Financial Off; and Merrill R. Steiner, Secretary and Gen Coun. Directors listed include Robert Claiborne, Mary Anne Hatch, George Meschter, Ben Myers, Lance Wallnau, Jeremy Story, and Tina Griffin.
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc is led by Nancy H. Hansen, Chairperson & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy H. Hansen
Chairperson & CEO
Chairman & CEO → CEO, 2022
CEO → Chairperson & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $112K (2024)
Robert T. Claiborne
Director
Director → Directoremployee, 2023
Directoremployee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $26K (2024)
Ben Myers
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Meschter
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Stringer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Story
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Wallnau
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Davis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Griffin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merrill R. Steiner
Secretary & General Counsel
Secretary Directr In-House → Secretarygen Counsel, 2022
Secretarygen Counsel → Secretary & General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $59K (2024)
Thomas W. Keyser
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2019
34 hrs/week
$92K (2019) → $79K (2024)
Mary Anne Hatch
Directorexec Vice President
Director → Directorexec Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
$42K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Allen Carr Sr. (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Samuel E. Rohrer (2023) — Officer
- Former: Edward C. McBride (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Novak (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Rohrer (2021–2022) — Officer
- Former: Willie Richardson (2019–2021) — Emeritus Director
- Former: Paul Griffin (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $112K, to Nancy H Hansen (Chairperson and CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc
How much does Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc give each year?
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 22 grants.
What is Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $53,729, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc give grants?
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (19%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Where most needed" (20 grants).
Who are Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sonshine Family Television ($350,000), Yellowstone Boys and Girls ($120,000) and Choices Pregnancy ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc?
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it provides donors with assistance in philanthropy and provides funding and advocacy for ministries and other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc?
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check capstonelegacy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Capstone Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3752969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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