Nature Legacy Inc
To make grants to other 501c3 organizations that are active in conserving and restoring our wild resources and that make a positive impact to the environment.
Nature Legacy Inc at a glance
In short: Nature Legacy Inc gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $230,935
- +62.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nature Legacy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oceana ($5K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceana Washington, DC | environmental assistance | $5,000 |
| One Tree Planted Shelburne, VT | environmental assistance | $5,000 |
| ReWild Austin, TX | environmental assistance | $5,000 |
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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 | $230,935 | $103,435 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 3 | $3,142 |
| 2024 | $142,500 | $150,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 3 | — |
About Nature Legacy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nature Legacy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $231K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nature Legacy Inc is led by Mark Ballantyne, CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Ballantyne
CEO
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Leatherman
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Nature Legacy Inc
How much does Nature Legacy Inc give each year?
Nature Legacy Inc gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is Nature Legacy Inc's typical grant size?
Nature Legacy Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nature Legacy Inc give grants?
Nature Legacy Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Vermont (33%) and Texas (33%).
Does Nature Legacy Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Nature Legacy Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental Assistance" (3 grants).
How large is Nature Legacy Inc?
Nature Legacy Inc reported $231K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $103K.
What is Nature Legacy Inc?
Nature Legacy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $231K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Nature Legacy Inc's EIN?
Nature Legacy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3571856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
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