Legacy of Light is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in NESKOWIN, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2022, it made $351 in qualifying distributions.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16K
-11.0% YoY
Revenue
—
-100.0% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$351
-88.3% YoY
Expenses
$351
-89.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Legacy of Light reported a distributable amount of $780 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Legacy of Light
Based on IRS filings
Legacy of Light is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in NESKOWIN, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2022, it made $351 in qualifying distributions.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,843 | $17,795 | $21,888 |
| Revenue | — | $1,600 | $3,566 |
| Expenses | $351 | $3,303 | $8,301 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $351 | $3,000 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $780 | $1,460 | $1,311 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Sharlene Peters | Board Treasurer Jan-Dec 2022 | 1 | — |
| Eva Sharlene Peters | Incoming Board President Jan 2023 | 1 | — |
| Emily Wilkinson | Board President resigned Dec 22 | 1 | — |
| Ashok Ganguly | Secretary resigned Dec 2022 | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy of Light?
Legacy of Light is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in NESKOWIN, OR. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2022.
How large is Legacy of Light?
As of 2022, Legacy of Light holds $16K in total assets.
How much is Legacy of Light required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Legacy of Light reported a distributable amount of $780 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Legacy of Light's EIN?
Legacy of Light's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2892137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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