Legacytree Foundation
LegacyTree Foundation is a public charity based in Spring Hill, Tennessee, formed in 1999. It provides spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid through charitable planned giving, including donor-recommended grants and ongoing support for a select group of charitable partners.
Legacytree Foundation at a glance
In short: Legacytree Foundation gave $1.3M across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Tennessee. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,318,563
- +49.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- +56.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,603
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $78,503,886
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (30 of 64, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Legacytree Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3517 Kedron Road, Spring Hill, TN 37174
Phone: (615) 468-8048
Website: https://legacytreefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Legacytree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feed America First ($116K). Together the top 10 received $617K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 218 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it operates in 47 states and supports charitable causes locally, nationally, and globally. Its 2025 itemized grants went to organizations in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to Tennessee (36%), Florida (14%), Pennsylvania (10%), California (8%), and Texas (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Legacytree Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 30 of 64 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $631K (2021) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed America First Franklin, TN | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $116,163 |
| Bridge to Hope WOC Inc Cutler Bay, FL | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $100,000 |
| Send Musicians to Prison Nashville, TN | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $84,000 |
| Freedom's Promise Nashville, TN | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $60,000 |
| Danita's Children Orlando, FL | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $54,000 |
| Mercy Multiplied Nashville, TN | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $50,000 |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine Los Angeles, CA | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $45,000 |
| Horizon Christian Academy Cumming, GA | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $40,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $34,207 |
| The Spring Brethen in Christ Chambersburg, PA | To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need | $34,023 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,503,886 | $8,404,975 | $4,283,228 | $1,318,563 | 64 | $2,618,469 |
| 2024 | $75,396,838 | $4,496,829 | $2,121,069 | $881,236 | 41 | $2,243,017 |
| 2023 | $75,564,262 | $4,244,160 | $2,863,648 | $918,563 | 40 | $2,055,344 |
| 2022 | $75,938,646 | $8,304,562 | $4,710,825 | $926,782 | 40 | $2,074,702 |
| 2021 | $69,146,571 | $6,155,741 | $3,802,624 | $631,195 | 33 | $2,026,234 |
| 2020 | $68,286,678 | $7,487,383 | $4,958,814 | $801,447 | 40 | $1,785,519 |
| 2019 | $60,935,157 | $5,095,576 | $3,168,464 | $632,112 | 34 | $1,760,536 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need.” Its website describes support through faith-based organizations, physical care such as food, shelter, and medical aid, and humanitarian relief through education, restoration, and community programs.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2025 illustrate a range of work. Send Musicians To Prison describes its mission as sharing hope, healing, and restoration with imprisoned people through music. Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science says it prepares health professionals and advances health equity for underserved populations through education, research, clinical service, and community engagement. Cul2vate says it grows nutritious food for people experiencing food insecurity and provides employment opportunities for people seeking a second chance.
Grantmaking
LegacyTree reports two grantmaking channels: ongoing support for selected Charitable Impact Partners and grants recommended by donors who establish a LegacyPlan. The foundation identifies Hope International, Mercy Multiplied, Danita’s Children, Feed America First, and Freedom’s Promise as Charitable Impact Partners.
For 2025, the filing narrative reports 143 grants. The itemized grant data lists 64 grants totaling $1,318,563, with amounts ranging from $5,126 to $116,163 and a median of $12,000. The largest listed grants included Feed America First ($116,163), Bridge to Hope WOC Inc ($100,000), Send Musicians To Prison ($84,000), Freedom’s Promise ($60,000), and Danita’s Children ($54,000).
The 2025 grantees included organizations addressing food insecurity, humanitarian aid, faith-based services, support for children, and health care. For example, Feed America First describes its work as preventing hunger, while St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Wolter as president; Eugene Linkous Jr., Gregory Wolter, Jeffrey Swartzendruber, and David Bunker as directors; Nanette Beebe as secretary/treasurer; Kimberly Kelley as vice president of operations; and Kevin Kirkpatrick and John Frazier as senior case design specialists.
Legacytree Foundation is led by James Wolter, President on every filing since 2019; 5 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Wolter
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$152K (2019) → $218K (2025)
David Bunker
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Linkous Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Wolter
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Swartzendruber
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nanette Beebe
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$132K (2019) → $189K (2025)
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Senior Case Design Specialist
Case Design Specialist → Senior Case Design Specialist, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $167K (2025)
John Frazier
Senior Case Design Specialist
Case Design Specialist → Senior Case Design Specialist, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $104K (2025)
Kimberly Kelley
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $218K, to James Wolter (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Legacytree Foundation
How much does Legacytree Foundation give each year?
Legacytree Foundation gave $1.3M across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $881K across 41 grants.
What is Legacytree Foundation's typical grant size?
Legacytree Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $20,603, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Legacytree Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Legacytree Foundation give grants?
Legacytree Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants), Chambersburg, PA (3 grants), Cumming, GA (2 grants) and Brentwood, TN (2 grants).
Does Legacytree Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Legacytree Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Legacytree Foundation's largest grantees?
Legacytree Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feed America First ($116,163), Bridge to Hope WOC Inc ($100,000) and Send Musicians to Prison ($84,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Legacytree Foundation?
Legacytree Foundation reported $78.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What does Legacytree Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Legacytree Foundation?
Legacytree Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check legacytreefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Legacytree Foundation's EIN?
Legacytree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1556664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Legacytree Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/legacytree-foundation-morg_0b2364fec08f450da971adc2a1dc1f8f
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