Legacy of a Christian Vision
Legacy of a Christian Vision is a private foundation, based in La Canada, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Legacy of a Christian Vision at a glance
In short: Legacy of a Christian Vision gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $176,864
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Legacy of a Christian Vision funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wycliffe Bible Translators ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Legacy of a Christian Vision gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 220% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $625K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,864 | $914 | $21,514 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,025 | — | $9,117 |
| 2024 | $197,464 | $96 | $21,257 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,025 | — | $10,160 |
| 2023 | $218,625 | $159 | $24,500 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,025 | — | $11,269 |
| 2022 | $242,966 | $-13,230 | $636,109 | $625,000 | 4 | $625,050 | — | $25,874 |
| 2021 | $892,305 | $82,363 | $76,439 | $63,000 | 6 | $63,095 | $69,246 | $49,139 |
| 2020 | $886,381 | $63,095 | $70,090 | $53,000 | 6 | — | $47,998 | $44,289 |
| 2019 | $893,376 | $121,531 | $66,262 | $56,000 | 7 | — | $111,348 | $44,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Legacy of a Christian Vision reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legacy of a Christian Vision is led by Gary Hopkins, Chairman & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Hopkins
Chairman & Treasurer
Chairman of the Board → Chairman of the Board & Treasurer, 2022
Chairman of the Board & Treasurer → Chairman & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charlotte Hopkins
Secretary
CFO & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lorinda Carter
Vicepresident
President → Vicepresident, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 of a Christian Vision
How much does Legacy of a Christian Vision give each year?
Legacy of a Christian Vision gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Legacy of a Christian Vision?
Legacy of a Christian Vision reported $177K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Legacy of a Christian Vision operate?
Legacy of a Christian Vision has awarded grants in California, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Washington.
What is Legacy of a Christian Vision's EIN?
Legacy of a Christian Vision's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4841664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Legacy of a Christian Vision funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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