Lonestar Legacy
Form 990, part iii, the organization assists children who cannot, through their existing means, obtain the medical, financial or positive guidance necessary to live a productive and rewarding life. In 2024 the organization made grants and assistance to 8 organizations.
Lonestar Legacy at a glance
In short: Lonestar Legacy gave $72K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,500
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,917
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $115,313
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lonestar Legacy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Settlement Home for Children ($15K). Together the top 6 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lonestar Legacy gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $102K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement Home for Children Austin, TX | — | $15,000 |
| Texas Burn Survivor Society Inc San Antonio, TX | — | $15,000 |
| Foster Angels of Central Texas Austin, TX | — | $12,000 |
| Foster Village Inc Dripping Springs, TX | — | $12,000 |
| Partnerships for Children Austin, TX | — | $10,000 |
| Austin Ymbl Sunshine Camps Austin, TX | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,313 | $97,012 | $89,124 | $71,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $107,425 | $79,318 | $78,741 | $73,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $165,348 | $77,399 | $58,936 | $35,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $153,384 | $125,438 | $111,889 | $101,500 | 7 |
| 2020 | $74,837 | $60,263 | $84,004 | — | — |
| 2019 | $146,078 | $76,356 | $79,702 | — | — |
About Lonestar Legacy
Based on IRS filings
Lonestar Legacy is a public charity, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lonestar Legacy is led by Jay Arnold, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Arnold
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brion Cimino
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jason Floyd
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Keith Carnes
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Will Petty
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Johnny Henion
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Justin Lowe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Blair Helgren
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cass Brewer
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrew Ambrose
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brad Emerson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Maresh (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mike McIntyre (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Lonestar Legacy
How much does Lonestar Legacy give each year?
Lonestar Legacy gave $72K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $73K across 6 grants.
What is Lonestar Legacy's typical grant size?
Lonestar Legacy's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $11,917, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lonestar Legacy give grants?
Lonestar Legacy gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (4 grants).
Who are Lonestar Legacy's largest grantees?
Lonestar Legacy's largest 2024 grantees include Settlement Home for Children ($15,000), Texas Burn Survivor Society Inc ($15,000) and Foster Angels of Central Texas ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lonestar Legacy?
Lonestar Legacy reported $115K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $97K.
What is Lonestar Legacy's EIN?
Lonestar Legacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2693176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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