Legacy Foundation
Legacy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $130K.
Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Legacy Foundation gave $59K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,243
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,583
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,900
- Total assets
- $1,681,040
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Garage Community & Youth Center ($11K). Together the top 8 received $49K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Legacy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2024) to $83K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garage Community & Youth Center Kennett Square, PA | Supports youth center that provides after-school activities for underprivileged middle and high school students. | $10,843 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Kencrest Centers Blue Bell, PA | Music therapy program for 3-5 year olds from low-income families. | $10,000 |
| Brookfield Schools Cherry Hill, NJ | Provide trauma-sensitive education and therapy for emotionally disturbed students, offering individualized programs from k-12 within a community-based non-profit framework. | $10,000 |
| Angel Flight East Blue Bell, PA | Program offers free air transportation for needy adults and children for medical or compassion flights. | $5,900 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital-Community Health Services Bryn Mawr, PA | Adopt-a-family program, which purchases gifts and necessities for underprivileged families. | $5,000 |
| Today Is a Good Day Flourtown, PA | Provide personal and financial assistance to families who experience the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). | $5,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church Philadelphia, PA | To send underprivileged children to vacation bible school and summer camp. | $1,500 |
| Bensalem Baptist Church Bensalem, PA | To foster a nurturing environment where faith is cultivated and everyone feels a sense of belonging. | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Legacy Foundation?
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 | $1,681,040 | $281,394 | $151,756 | $59,243 | 9 | $61,683 | $130,496 | $79,340 |
| 2023 | $1,523,976 | $188,990 | $146,950 | $68,037 | 11 | $70,826 | $58,524 | $70,830 |
| 2022 | $1,373,216 | $115,595 | $142,448 | $63,970 | 11 | $68,097 | $22,670 | $71,451 |
| 2021 | $1,645,252 | $264,299 | $138,855 | $68,160 | 10 | $69,931 | $133,621 | $75,078 |
| 2020 | $1,478,562 | $-28,166 | $89,284 | $82,878 | 12 | — | $18,933 | $67,815 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legacy Foundation is led by Michael Piotrowicz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Piotrowicz
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Evans
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Piotrowicz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Legacy Foundation
How much does Legacy Foundation give each year?
Legacy Foundation gave $59K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 11 grants.
What is Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,900, and its average grant was $6,583, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Legacy Foundation give grants?
Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blue Bell, PA (2 grants).
Does Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Legacy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
Legacy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Garage Community & Youth Center ($10,843), Kencrest Centers ($10,000) and Brookfield Schools ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Legacy Foundation?
Legacy Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0520075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Legacy Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Lenfest Foundation Inc
Wayne, PA
The Lenfest Foundation Inc’s filings do not describe broader funding priorities; it reported grants to organizations including Philadelphia-area nonprofits and institutions, with 2023 grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 among the listed recipients. It did not accept unsolicited requests and dissolved in June 2024, transferring its remaining cash to the Lenfest Scholarship Foundation.
Assets
$229K
Grants
5
Total Given
$3.0M
Raynier Institute & Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Raynier Institute & Foundation funds nonprofits in animal welfare, arts and culture, education, the environment, and healthcare and human services, primarily around Seattle, Washington, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $280,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$72.2M
Grants
84
Total Given
$4.7M
Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The foundation funds education and social services for children and families in the greater Philadelphia area, including tutoring, direct services, and related projects. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,447 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts unsolicited online requests year-round, with reviews in spring and fall.
Assets
$7.9M
Grants
47
Total Given
$792K
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Philadelphia, PA
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey funds nonprofits working to reduce poverty and expand opportunity, including programs in basic needs, financial stability, early learning, career pathways, and community resilience. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1,588,855, with a median grant of $60,000, for work in four southeastern Pennsylvania and five Southern New Jersey counties. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$116.0M
Grants
57
Total Given
$8.6M
25TH Century Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The 25th Century Foundation funds a range of charitable work, including food access, disability services, education, conservation, journalism, and community projects, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Pennsylvania organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
26
Total Given
$819K
The Gordon Charter Foundation
Wayne, PA
The Gordon Charter Foundation funds healthcare, medical research, education, human services, and some arts and culture, prioritizing programs for disadvantaged and underserved people. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $15,000, and it focuses mainly on the Greater Philadelphia area. It accepts online letters of inquiry; applicants invited to proceed submit a full application.
Assets
$17.2M
Grants
77
Total Given
$1.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Legacy Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Legacy Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?