Lexis Legacy
Lexis Legacy is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. It provides grants to individual families who cannot afford urgent medical care for sick or injured dogs.
Lexis Legacy at a glance
In short: Lexis Legacy gave $42K across 105 grants in 2025 (avg $397.114), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,697
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 105
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $397
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $5,796
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (16% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lexis Legacy
- How to Apply
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Submit the grant application online or by mail with the required materials. The foundation states that awards are based on applicant details and the availability of funds. Its 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Leslie White
Mailing address: 21 Daybreak, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 246-1205
Email: info@lexis-legacy.org
Website: https://www.lexis-legacy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lexis Legacy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sally De Sotto ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
340 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 340 grants of 340 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest listed shares were California and Florida, at 16% each, followed by Minnesota at 8%, New Jersey at 6%, and Texas at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lexis Legacy gives
- 2% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 105 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sally De Sotto Cliffside Park, NJ | Veterinary Expenses | $2,000 |
| Melony Sims Wichita, KS | Veterinary Expenses | $1,664 |
| Kristy Banner Wilkesboro, NC | Veterinary Expenses | $1,000 |
| Sydnie Williams Land O Lakes, FL | Veterinary Expenses | $800 |
| Berlyn Zamora Bakersfield, CA | Veterinary Expenses | $587 |
| Amelia Muller Portland, OR | Veterinary Expenses | $500 |
| Emily Luciano Los Angeles, CA | Veterinary Expenses | $500 |
| Nina Soleto Laguna Hills, CA | Veterinary Expenses | $500 |
| Rhonda Wojcik Westmont, IL | Veterinary Expenses | $500 |
| Heidi Taylor Avon Park, FL | Veterinary Expenses | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,796 | $42,738 | $41,697 | $41,697 | 105 | $41,697 |
| 2024 | $4,755 | $32,896 | $34,696 | $34,651 | 84 | $34,651 |
| 2023 | $6,009 | $33,151 | $32,195 | $32,170 | 64 | $32,170 |
| 2022 | $5,053 | $29,243 | $38,585 | $38,540 | 50 | $38,540 |
| 2021 | $14,398 | $44,695 | $32,161 | $32,098 | 37 | $32,098 |
| 2020 | $1,864 | $27,601 | $27,586 | $27,034 | 25 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Lexi’s Legacy’s stated purpose is to provide financial assistance for urgent medical care for sick and injured dogs. Grants may cover necessary treatment for serious conditions and emergencies, including surgery, cancer treatment, amputations, and broken-bone repairs. The foundation excludes routine or preventative care, spay/neuter procedures, dental work, ongoing treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Lexis Legacy made 105 grants totaling $41,697. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median of $400. Among the largest awards were $2,000 to Sally De Sotto of Cliffside Park, New Jersey; $1,664 to Melony Sims of Wichita, Kansas; and $1,000 to Kristy Banner of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Each was designated for veterinary expenses.
Families may apply for one grant per dog per calendar year. Applicants must submit a completed application, a photo of the dog, requested medical records, and a veterinarian’s estimate for treatment. Applicants need a current relationship with a licensed veterinarian. Payment is made directly to the treating veterinarian; grants not used within 30 days of approval may be cancelled. Treatment already performed is not eligible for reimbursement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leslie White as President, Bruce White as Treasurer, Gail Israel as Secretary, and Jeremy Roseman and Daniel Roseman as Directors.
Lexis Legacy is led by Leslie White, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie White
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Roseman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Roseman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce White
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Israel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leslie Whtie (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lexis Legacy
How much does Lexis Legacy give each year?
Lexis Legacy gave $42K across 105 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 84 grants.
What is Lexis Legacy's typical grant size?
Lexis Legacy's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $397, across 105 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lexis Legacy give grants?
Lexis Legacy's top state is California, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (3 grants), Portland, OR (3 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Lexis Legacy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 105 grants with a stated purpose on Lexis Legacy's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veterinary Expenses" (105 grants).
Who are Lexis Legacy's largest grantees?
Lexis Legacy's largest 2025 grantees include Sally De Sotto ($2,000), Melony Sims ($1,664) and Kristy Banner ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lexis Legacy?
Lexis Legacy reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What does Lexis Legacy fund?
Lexi’s Legacy’s stated purpose is to provide financial assistance for urgent medical care for sick and injured dogs. Grants may cover necessary treatment for serious conditions and emergencies, including surgery, cancer treatment, amputations, and broken-bone repairs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lexis Legacy?
Submit the grant application online or by mail with the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lexis Legacy's EIN?
Lexis Legacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3180029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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