Legacy Global Programs
Legacy Global Programs is a Form 990 public charity based in Mesa, Arizona. Formed in 2006, it says its mission is to facilitate philanthropy by simplifying giving, multiplying impact, and supporting and incubating charitable programs that let givers support causes they care about. Its filing describes programs related to community development, community service, mental health, public civil service, health service, education, and other public charitable programs.
Legacy Global Programs at a glance
In short: Legacy Global Programs gave $7.2M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,162,623
- +1700.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $146,176
- +414.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,000
- Total assets
- $8,617,532
- +86.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Legacy Global Programs
- Contact
Mailing address: 4435 E Holmes Ave Ste 200, Mesa, AZ 85206
Website: https://wwww.legacyglobal.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Legacy Global Programs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 63 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Nebraska (30%), California (18%), Utah (16%), Arizona (7%), and Ohio (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $7.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $7.2M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Omaha, NE | General Program Support | $2,152,565 |
| Thoughtful Tech Project Inc Covina, CA | General Program Support | $990,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | General Program Support | $570,000 |
| The Yucatan Education Project Independence, OH | Education | $487,104 |
| Dechomal Foundation Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Program Support | $346,105 |
| Virgin Unite USA Inc New York, NY | General Program Support | $246,000 |
| Community Development Program Fund Mesa, AZ | Community Developement | $217,630 |
| Intermountain Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Health Human Services | $200,000 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Program Support | $200,000 |
| The Uplift Foundation Castle Rock, CO | General program Support | $175,000 |
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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 | $8,617,532 | $5,607,009 | $3,815,906 | $7,162,623 | 49 | $24,067 |
| 2023 | $4,625,179 | $4,382,118 | $2,833,653 | $397,912 | 14 | $1,316 |
| 2022 | $2,497,843 | $4,246,758 | $2,652,428 | $2,650,038 | Total only | $13 |
| 2021 | $903,513 | $903,513 | $148,821 | $36,471 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization describes its Community Development Program as supporting projects intended to make communities more vibrant, resilient, and equitable, and its Community Service Program as bringing people together for hands-on service addressing local needs. Its Mental Health Program is described as offering support, resources, and care to individuals and families seeking emotional well-being.
Among its 2024 grantees, Dechomai Foundation Inc says it receives and manages non-cash asset contributions and recommends public charities for grants; Virgin Unite USA Inc says it promotes entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Other grantees describe work in primary health care (Venice Family Clinic), health and family planning (Population Services International), amateur sports competitions (Utah Sports Commission Foundation), and charitable giving (Founders Pledge Inc).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Legacy Global Programs reported 49 grants totaling $7,162,623. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,152,565, with a median of $34,000. Its largest reported grants included $2,152,565 to Schwab Charitable for General Program Support, $990,000 to Thoughtful Tech Project Inc for General Program Support, $570,000 to The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS for General Program Support, and $487,104 to The Yucatan Education Project for Education.
Other notable 2024 grants included $346,105 to Dechomai Foundation Inc for General Program Support, $246,000 to Virgin Unite USA Inc for General Program Support, $217,630 to Community Development Program Fund for Community Developement, and $200,000 each to Intermountain Foundation for Health Human Services and Utah Sports Commission Foundation for General Program Support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Petersen, Dwayne Farnsworth, and Janel Durfee as trustees, and Melodie Gatz as a non-voting trustee.
Legacy Global Programs's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dwayne Farnsworth
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melodie Gatz
Trustee Non-Voting
Trustee → Trustee Non-Voting, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Janel Durfee
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Petersen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Curtis (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Melodie Durfee (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Global Programs
How much does Legacy Global Programs give each year?
Legacy Global Programs gave $7.2M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $398K across 14 grants.
What is Legacy Global Programs's typical grant size?
Legacy Global Programs's median grant in 2024 was $34,000, and its average grant was $146,176, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Legacy Global Programs give grants?
Legacy Global Programs's top state is Nebraska, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (18%) and Utah (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (7 grants), Mesa, AZ (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Independence, OH (2 grants).
Does Legacy Global Programs give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Legacy Global Programs's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants), "Community Development" (5 grants) and "Health Human Services" (4 grants).
Who are Legacy Global Programs's largest grantees?
Legacy Global Programs's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($2,152,565), Thoughtful Tech Project Inc ($990,000) and The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ($570,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Legacy Global Programs?
Legacy Global Programs reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What does Legacy Global Programs fund?
The organization describes its Community Development Program as supporting projects intended to make communities more vibrant, resilient, and equitable, and its Community Service Program as bringing people together for hands-on service addressing local needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Legacy Global Programs?
Legacy Global Programs has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wwww.legacyglobal.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Legacy Global Programs's EIN?
Legacy Global Programs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8099462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Legacy Global Programs funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/legacy-global-programs-morg_623904bf0be44eeb87c0464499be7849
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