GK Legacy Foundation
GK Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. It supports Arizona residents age 25 and older through the Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship, helping adults pursue education and vocational training.
GK Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: GK Legacy Foundation gave $125K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,750
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,158
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,900
- Total assets
- $182,836
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to GK Legacy Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit an online application with the required materials. Applying does not guarantee an award.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation lists application periods of February 1–28 and September 1–30. The September 2026 cycle has passed; the next application dates are not specified.
- Deadline
- The foundation lists application periods of February 1–28 and September 1–30.
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Peggy E Baze
Mailing address: 5134 North Central Avenue Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (480) 397-2090
Email: information@gklegacyfoundation.org
Website: https://www.gklegacyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GK Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing shows that all grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. Its website limits the scholarship to Arizona residents and eligible schools in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How GK Legacy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $130K (2024). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 30 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $124,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,836 | $120,841 | $143,525 | $124,750 | 30 | $124,750 | $9,563 |
| 2024 | $205,520 | $120,027 | $138,720 | $130,350 | 28 | $130,350 | $10,484 |
| 2023 | $220,214 | $48,670 | $144,627 | $130,000 | 28 | $130,000 | $13,208 |
| 2022 | $316,171 | $229,891 | $106,100 | $99,202 | 24 | $98,256 | $12,546 |
| 2021 | $192,380 | $110,908 | $82,433 | $67,855 | 19 | $67,855 | $8,774 |
| 2020 | $163,905 | $125,079 | $90,226 | $74,838 | 22 | — | $7,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GK Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help Arizona residents age 25 and older better their lives through education. Its website describes higher education as a way to empower people to overcome barriers and transform their lives.
The Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship supports tuition and books at accredited colleges or vocational schools in Arizona. The foundation’s website says awards are based on need and merit and range from $500 to $5,000. Master’s degrees are not supported.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $124,750. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $9,050, with a median of $4,900. The listed awards were scholarships to individual recipients in Arizona. The largest was $9,050; multiple other listed awards were $5,000.
Applicants apply online and must provide an Arizona driver’s license, written essay, letter of recommendation, most recent tax return, job history, college transcripts if available, and a FAFSA determination letter. The filing states that applicants must be U.S. citizens, Arizona residents age 25 or older, have a high school diploma or GED and no prior bachelor’s degree, and show financial need and school enrollment. The foundation’s website terms also list U.S. permanent residents as eligible. Proof of enrollment must be provided before an award is distributed. Awards are not renewable, but recipients may reapply and may receive up to four awards in their lifetime.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peggy Baze as CEO, Britney Wilson as Scholarship Director, and David Bruner as Chairman of the Board. It lists Deborah Keown, George Keown Jr., Julia Herrera, and Sarah Wilson as board members.
GK Legacy Foundation is led by Peggy Baze, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peggy Baze
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Bruner
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Britney Wilson
Scholarship Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Deborah Keown
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Keown Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julia Herrera
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laura Olsen (2020) — Director of Scholarships
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about GK Legacy Foundation
How much does GK Legacy Foundation give each year?
GK Legacy Foundation gave $125K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 28 grants.
What is GK Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
GK Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,900, and its average grant was $4,158, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GK Legacy Foundation give grants?
GK Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does GK Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on GK Legacy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Recipient" (30 grants).
How large is GK Legacy Foundation?
GK Legacy Foundation reported $183K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GK Legacy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help Arizona residents age 25 and older better their lives through education. Its website describes higher education as a way to empower people to overcome barriers and transform their lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GK Legacy Foundation?
Submit an online application with the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GK Legacy Foundation's EIN?
GK Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4707597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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