Legacy a Regional Community Foundation
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation is a public charity based in Winfield, Kansas. Formed in 1996, it makes grants from foundation earnings to benefit local quality of life, including in scholarships, human services, children’s programs, community development, education, and community health.
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Legacy a Regional Community Foundation gave $1.5M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Kansas. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,485,893
- +171.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,454
- +93.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,785
- Total assets
- $11,678,496
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (21 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Legacy a Regional Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that eligible organizations and charitable causes may apply. It reviews applications against its criteria and may fund them fully or partially. The filing does not state a deadline or application materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 713, Winfield, KS 67156
Phone: (620) 221-7224
Website: https://legacyregionalfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Legacy a Regional Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cowley College Foundation ($503K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 112 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grantmaking as benefiting local quality of life. In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas; the remaining reported shares went to New York (9%), Georgia (3%), California (3%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Legacy a Regional Community Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 35 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $46K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $27K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $218K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley College Foundation Arkansas City, KS | Scholarships & Education | $503,128 |
| Southwestern College Winfield, KS | Operations | $116,020 |
| Grace United Methodist Church Winfield, KS | Operations & Food Pantry | $94,893 |
| William Newton Healthcare Foundation Winfield, KS | Operations | $53,653 |
| Eagle Nest Inc Winfield, KS | Operations | $53,195 |
| United Methodist Committee on Relief Atlanta, GA | Operations | $50,810 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Belle Plaine, KS | Operations | $49,308 |
| Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce Arkansas City, KS | Operations | $49,156 |
| Winfield Habitat for Humanity Winfield, KS | Operations | $42,637 |
| Amnesty International of the USA Inc New York, NY | Operations | $42,342 |
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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 | $11,678,496 | $3,509,182 | $2,312,441 | $1,485,893 | 35 | $1,374,250 |
| 2023 | $10,937,285 | $2,261,312 | $1,158,628 | $547,924 | 25 | $281,530 |
| 2022 | $9,089,225 | $1,255,348 | $1,143,710 | $585,802 | 16 | $204,069 |
| 2021 | $10,247,571 | $2,273,299 | $1,177,219 | $644,694 | 18 | $628,442 |
| 2020 | $8,737,830 | $1,107,104 | $842,824 | $218,195 | 18 | $208,046 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision is to be a comprehensive foundation that is intentional and boldly proactive in embracing donors and the community. Its stated mission is to grow area philanthropic and nonprofit efforts by connecting donors with critical community needs, instilling informed leadership, and building endowments.
Its filing identifies college scholarships, human services, children’s programs, community development, education, and community health as grant areas. The foundation says applicants must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, a government organization such as a police or fire department, or a charitable cause with needs not met by other sources.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Cowley College Foundation says its mission is to enhance educational services provided by Cowley County Community College. William Newton Healthcare Foundation says it provides philanthropic support to advance the hospital’s mission and enhance community quality of life. Angels in the Attic describes community assistance through donated thrift-store merchandise, donations, and gifts in kind. Cowley County Humane Society says it promotes humane animal treatment through shelter, care, and community education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,485,893. Grant amounts ranged from $5,750 to $503,128, with a median of $21,785.
The largest reported grants included $503,128 to Cowley College Foundation for scholarships and education; $116,020 to Southwestern College for operations; $94,893 to Grace United Methodist Church for operations and a food pantry; and $53,653 to William Newton Healthcare Foundation for operations. Other notable grants were $53,195 to Eagle Nest Inc for operations and $49,308 to Bartlett Arboretum for operations.
The foundation says applications are reviewed and may be funded in full or in part if their purpose meets its criteria.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Yazmin Wood as CEO/executive director; Jill Kuehny as chair; Zach Stoy as vice chair; and Rusty Zimmerman as treasurer. It also lists Mandy Cannon, Karen Zeller, Madison Metzinger, Kris Trimmer, Lindsay Wilke, and Kendra Riley as board members.
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation is led by Yazmin Wood, CEO & Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yazmin Wood
CEO & Executive Director
Executive Director → CEO & Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Jill Kuehny
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Graeff
Operations Director
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $44K (2024)
Karen Zeller
Board Member
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Wilke
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Cannon
Board Member
Board Member → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Metzinger
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Riley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Trimmer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Zimmerman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Stoy
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alex Gottlob (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dale Adams (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eddie Weigle (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jeff Long (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marcia Stultz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Damon Mendoza (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea McNown (2021) — Former CFO
- Former: David Andreas (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Horning (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Yazmin Wood (CEO/Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legacy a Regional Community Foundation
How much does Legacy a Regional Community Foundation give each year?
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation gave $1.5M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $548K across 25 grants.
What is Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,785, and its average grant was $42,454, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Legacy a Regional Community Foundation that year got $46K on average.
Where does Legacy a Regional Community Foundation give grants?
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winfield, KS (16 grants), Arkansas City, KS (7 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Legacy a Regional Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (25 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cowley College Foundation ($503,128), Southwestern College ($116,020) and Grace United Methodist Church ($94,893), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Legacy a Regional Community Foundation?
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Legacy a Regional Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is to be a comprehensive foundation that is intentional and boldly proactive in embracing donors and the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Legacy a Regional Community Foundation?
The foundation states that eligible organizations and charitable causes may apply. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's EIN?
Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1187957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Legacy a Regional Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/legacy-a-regional-community-foundation-morg_fa50ff51a4c04803bb042cbf1b0f6688
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