Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Leah's Legacy is a scholarship foundation established in honor of Leah Strickland, an honors student and athlete at Herbert Hoover High School. The organization brings the Charleston community together through an annual charity run featuring a 5K race, walk, and kids' activities. Since its inception, the event has welcomed nearly 2,000 participants and raised over $100,000, funding $12,500 in scholarships for five local students. The foundation is driven by family members, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners committed to preserving Leah's legacy of determination while empowering young people to pursue their goals.
Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $34,706
- -54.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $10,475
- -78.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $17,964
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $20,053
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,706 | $10,475 | $20,053 | $17,964 | $23 |
| 2023 | $76,991 | $48,168 | $19,014 | $18,311 | $22 |
About Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Elkview, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2024, it made $18K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $23.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Strickland
Officer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Strickland
Organizer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Allio
Officer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Strickland
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation
How large is Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation?
Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation?
Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Elkview, WV. It holds $35K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Leah Strickland Memorial Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4016984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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