Legacy Global Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Mesa, Arizona, established in 2001 and granted tax-exempt status in 2014. The organization operates as a philanthropic intermediary, providing charitable giving programs and services to help donors and nonprofit organizations achieve their philanthropic goals. Legacy Global Foundation specializes in simplifying the charitable giving process, multiplying donor impact, and managing complex gifts on behalf of donors and their favorite causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$266.7M
+2.3% YoY
Revenue
$17.6M
+238.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$3.2M
+1046.5% YoY
Expenses
$9.5M
+36.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "Legacy blesses the whole earth through innovative, effective, ethical, and responsible charitable service and solutions. Legacy empowers and creates opportunities for stakeholders. Legacy creates well-being and prosperity by inspiring the transfer of values across generations. Legacy delivers the promise that you are blessed when you bless others."
Primary Focus Areas: Legacy Global Foundation provides funding in grants, distributions, and investments across a wide range of focus areas, including:
- Arts
- Religion
- Education and scholarships
- Social welfare
- Scientific research
- Culture and humanities
- Health and human services
- Environment and species protection
- Community development
- Animal welfare
- Justice and public safety
- Counseling and addiction recovery
- Geological research
- Technology development
- Medical research and medical assistance
- Humanitarian relief
- Community service
- Youth programs
- Promoting Indian nations and First Nations culturally and economically
Grantmaking
Legacy Global Foundation provides several grantmaking and philanthropic services:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Legacy Global Foundation makes grants within the United States and internationally. Primary funding regions include:
- Utah
- California
- Arizona
- Africa
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Thailand
The organization also supports foreign nonprofit organizations and international charitable causes.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $260,610,654
- Total Revenue: $5,210,414
- Total Expenses: $6,921,879
- Total Liabilities: $13,100,000
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $266,686,085
- Total Giving: $8,148,994
Financial Rating: Legacy Global Foundation holds a Three-Star rating from independent evaluators, with an overall score of 82%, based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $266,686,085 | $260,610,654 | $90,536,971 |
| Revenue | $17,649,101 | $5,210,414 | $30,933,023 |
| Expenses | $9,473,186 | $6,921,879 | $23,167,552 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,191,621 | $278,384 | $1,891,383 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mrs. Melodie Gatz - President/CEO of Legacy Global Programs
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELIGHT MOSER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WAYNE HATCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MELODIE GATZ | CEO | 40 | $40,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Legacy Global Foundation has been active in awarding grants to multiple organizations across its service areas. The foundation continues to expand its philanthropic reach through various grant programs and charitable initiatives supporting nonprofits, educational institutions, religious organizations, and community-based programs.
Legacy Foundation awards 23 organizations as 2024 fall grant recipients -Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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