L&K Legacy Foundation
L&K Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Nolensville, Tennessee. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations and said it purchased and distributed supplies to people in need during the Christmas season.
L&K Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: L&K Legacy Foundation gave $159K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,299
- +579.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,275
- +126.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,396,560
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to L&K 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: 2047 Parker Hollow Ln, Nolensville, TN 37135
Phone: (615) 470-6998
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who L&K Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 34% to recipients in Tennessee, and 3% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How L&K Legacy Foundation gives
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $159K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| West Nashville Dream Center Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $13,740 |
| Franklin Road Academy Inc Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,524 |
| Corner to Corner Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,175 |
| Unmanageable Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,166 |
| BeWell In School Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fisk University Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healing Minds and Souls Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Street Works Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bethel World Outreach Brentwood, TN | General & Unrestricted | $4,676 |
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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 | $2,396,560 | $172,261 | $215,644 | $159,299 | 12 | $195,984 | $162,373 | $123,682 |
| 2023 | $2,548,866 | $191,611 | $30,877 | $23,450 | 4 | $23,450 | $185,973 | $113,088 |
| 2022 | $1,569,046 | $102,998 | $73,853 | $32,000 | 1 | $32,000 | $81,323 | $71,688 |
| 2021 | $1,539,901 | $36,421 | $17,290 | — | — | — | $30,814 | $73,540 |
| 2020 | $1,507,670 | $107,802 | $58,519 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $15,866 | $88,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L&K Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, West Nashville Dream Center describes its work as protecting and empowering community members in distress; BeWell in School says it equips students with tools for well-being; and Street Works describes its services as HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care, including harm reduction. Fisk University says it provides a liberal arts education and advances knowledge through research. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $159,299. Grant amounts ranged from $518 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to National Christian Foundation, $13,740 to West Nashville Dream Center, $5,524 to Franklin Road Academy, $5,175 to Corner to Corner, and $5,166 to Unmanageable. The filing listed each of these grants as “General & Unrestricted.” National Christian Foundation says it accepts gifts, liquidates property, and grants proceeds to National Christian Charitable Foundation and other charities that organization supports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Derrick Morgan and Charity Morgan as trustees.
L&K Legacy Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charity Morgan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Morgan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about L&K Legacy Foundation
How much does L&K Legacy Foundation give each year?
L&K Legacy Foundation gave $159K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 4 grants.
What is L&K Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
L&K Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,275, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does L&K Legacy Foundation give grants?
L&K Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (8 grants).
Does L&K Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of L&K Legacy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are L&K Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
L&K Legacy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($100,000), West Nashville Dream Center ($13,740) and Franklin Road Academy Inc ($5,524), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is L&K Legacy Foundation?
L&K Legacy Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does L&K Legacy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from L&K 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 L&K Legacy Foundation's EIN?
L&K Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3273690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does L&K 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). L&K Legacy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/landk-legacy-foundation-morg_a8ca7e6ad5e14b66acec5f5a37cbc7aa
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