Living Legacy Foundation
Living Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Franklin, Tennessee. In 2024, it reported making 48 grants totaling $18,736,586 to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes including general support, mission activation programs, and a church property purchase.
Living Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Living Legacy Foundation gave $18.7M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $390K), top state Tennessee. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,736,586
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $390,346
- +53.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $122,500
- Total assets
- $164,805,076
- +30.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (18 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Living Legacy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1021, Franklin, TN 37065
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Living Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Philanthropic Impact Foundation ($7.3M). Together the top 10 received $13.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
319 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 95 grants of 319 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 20% to California, 7% to Missouri, 6% to Michigan, and 6% to Florida. The listed grants also included recipients in other states, including Texas, Oregon, Nevada, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Living Legacy Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 48 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $176K; repeat grants $519K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $138K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 264% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.6M (2020) to $18.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $18.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic Impact Foundation Franklin, TN | General Support | $7,295,000 |
| Cityserve International Springfield, MO | General Support | $1,308,748 |
| Mission Activation Charity Midland, MI | Mission Activation Programs | $1,087,338 |
| Social Impact Fund Los Angeles, CA | Inherit the Music | $750,000 |
| Small World Vision Inc Austin, TX | General Support | $600,000 |
| Pacific Houses of Prayer Creswell, OR | General Support | $590,000 |
| Journeys Counseling Ministry Costa Mesa, CA | General Support | $535,000 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church Clovis, CA | Purchase of Church in Prather, CA | $500,000 |
| Miracle Oil Ministries Fresno, CA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Narrow Gate Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $500,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,805,076 | $17,668,479 | $22,040,498 | $18,736,586 | 48 | $21,197,406 | $15,896,497 | $8,042,846 |
| 2023 | $126,226,219 | $8,662,020 | $21,216,188 | $18,286,000 | 72 | $20,349,919 | $9,847,521 | $7,836,657 |
| 2022 | $140,374,118 | $30,082,088 | $18,748,253 | $16,533,004 | 59 | $17,842,798 | $15,186,806 | $7,630,703 |
| 2021 | $131,057,877 | $19,605,725 | $18,049,476 | $15,270,465 | 61 | $16,550,137 | $22,036,916 | $7,774,207 |
| 2020 | $129,501,628 | $9,577,224 | $12,570,238 | $10,588,060 | 79 | — | $14,826,296 | $7,165,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Living Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span different areas. For example, CityServe International says it trains and mobilizes local churches to serve their communities through compassion; Small World Vision says it supports neonatal intensive care units and medical staff to help decrease blindness among premature babies in developing countries; and Journeys Counseling Ministry says it provides counseling at reduced or no cost, as well as workshops and seminars on psychological health and personal growth.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes efforts to combat human trafficking, support for children’s hospital services and research, and initiatives for combat-wounded military personnel and their families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $18,736,586. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $7,295,000, with a median of $122,500.
The largest grants included $7,295,000 to Philanthropic Impact Foundation for general support; $1,308,748 to CityServe International for general support; $1,087,338 to Mission Activation Charity for mission activation programs; and $750,000 to Social Impact Fund for “Inherit the Music.” Other notable awards included $600,000 to Small World Vision Inc. for general support, $535,000 to Journeys Counseling Ministry for general support, and $500,000 each to Clovis Hills Community Church for a church purchase and Miracle Oil Ministries for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alisha Ballard as president/executive director, Richard Hutcheson Jr. as executive vice president, Richard L. Hutcheson as CEO, and Heather McGrath as senior vice president.
Living Legacy Foundation is led by Richard L. Hutcheson, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Hutcheson
CEO
Director & President → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$267K (2020) → $375K (2024)
Alisha Ballard
President & Executive Director
Vice President, Director & Treasurer → President & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $336K (2024)
Richard L Hutcheson Jr.
Executive Vice President
Vice President & Secretary → Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $284K (2024)
Heather McGrath
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$172K (2022) → $273K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Heather Hutcheson (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $375K, to Richard L Hutcheson (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Living Legacy Foundation
How much does Living Legacy Foundation give each year?
Living Legacy Foundation gave $18.7M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18.3M across 72 grants.
What is Living Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Living Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $122,500, and its average grant was $390,346, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Living Legacy Foundation that year got $176K on average.
Where does Living Legacy Foundation give grants?
Living Legacy Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (4 grants), Franklin, TN (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Living Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Living Legacy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Living Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
Living Legacy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Philanthropic Impact Foundation ($7,295,000), Cityserve International ($1,308,748) and Mission Activation Charity ($1,087,338), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Living Legacy Foundation?
Living Legacy Foundation reported $164.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Living Legacy Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Living Legacy Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Living Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Living Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3829140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Living Legacy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Living Legacy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/living-legacy-foundation-morg_451fbf7654e5432993e0cbbfe6213599
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