Operation Legacy Foundation Inc
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Alpharetta, Georgia, formed in 2017. It provides funding to charities in fulfillment of the exempt purposes of National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Helping Hands Charitable Foundation, Inc., including work to empower and minister to people who are weak and poor, train disciples, and partner with Christ-centered organizations.
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Operation Legacy Foundation Inc gave $8.8M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $733K), mostly in Georgia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,797,583
- +229.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $733,132
- +119.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $105,000
- Total assets
- $7,679,374
- +39.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Operation Legacy Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1269, Alpharetta, GA 30009-1269
Phone: (404) 252-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Operation Legacy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($7.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 39 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Georgia recipients (90%). The remaining reported shares were California (7%), New York (2%), North Carolina (1%), and Florida (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Operation Legacy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $140K; repeat grants $1.3M. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $130K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $2.7M (2023) to $18.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $8.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | Support | $7,022,057 |
| New Reformations Publications DBA 1517 Irvine, CA | Education | $642,453 |
| Helping Hands Ministries Inc Tallulah Falls, GA | Support | $359,103 |
| Star Rock Ministries San Clemente, CA | Poverty | $150,000 |
| Storymakers New York City, NY | Support | $150,000 |
| Operation Mobilization Tyrone, GA | Evangelism | $110,000 |
| International Sanctuary Laguna Hills, CA | Justice | $100,000 |
| Play Higher Futbol Inc San Clemente, CA | GROWTH | $100,000 |
| Evangelical Friends Church Southwest Yorba Linda, CA | CHURCH | $80,000 |
| Bridge to Turkiye Fund Chapel Hill, NC | Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,679,374 | $13,910,072 | $8,884,961 | $8,797,583 | 12 | $51,954 |
| 2023 | $5,488,782 | $2,214,998 | $2,740,296 | $2,674,096 | 8 | $2,398 |
| 2022 | $7,056,408 | $2,315,188 | $18,159,919 | $18,093,024 | 9 | $2,621 |
| 2021 | $14,855,718 | $2,174,948 | $5,320,661 | $5,245,487 | 5 | $8,368 |
| 2020 | $15,992,466 | $4,552,828 | $3,751,133 | $3,690,321 | 5 | $31,742 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to fund charities that empower and minister to the weak and poor, assist in training disciples, and partner with Christ-centered organizations that proclaim the good news and stand for the truth. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of stated purposes, including support, education, poverty relief, evangelism, justice, growth, and church-related work.
Among its grantees, Star Rock Ministries describes its mission as providing Christ-centered camp experiences for youth from under-resourced communities and the U.S. military. International Sanctuary says it helps women escaping trafficking through employment, education, healthcare, and a safe community.
Grantmaking
The largest grants included $7,022,057 to National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc. for support and $359,103 to Helping Hands Ministries Inc. for support. Other grants included $150,000 to New Reformations Publications DBA 1517 for education, $150,000 to Star Rock Ministries for poverty, $150,000 to Storymakers for support, and $110,000 to Operation Mobilization for evangelism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists S. Richard Hicks as president and director, and Kurt R. Winrich as secretary, treasurer, and director. It also lists Terrill A. Parker, Bryan Green, Paul R. Black, Bryan Feller, and Dana E. Ring as directors, and Kelly G. Shepard as a former director.
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc is led by S. Richard Hicks, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Richard Hicks
President & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Bryan Feller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Green
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt R. Winrich
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul R. Black
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrill A. Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana E. Ring
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly G. Shepard
Former Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steve Googasian Part Year (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dana E. Ring Part Year (2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Googasian (2021) — Director
- Former: Kelly G. Shepard Part Year (2020) — Director
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 $60K, to S Richard Hicks (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Operation Legacy Foundation Inc
How much does Operation Legacy Foundation Inc give each year?
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc gave $8.8M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 8 grants.
What is Operation Legacy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $105,000, and its average grant was $733,132, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Operation Legacy Foundation Inc that year got $140K on average.
Where does Operation Legacy Foundation Inc give grants?
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Clemente, CA (2 grants).
Does Operation Legacy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Operation Legacy Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (4 grants).
Who are Operation Legacy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($7,022,057), New Reformations Publications DBA 1517 ($642,453) and Helping Hands Ministries Inc ($359,103), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Operation Legacy Foundation Inc?
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.
What does Operation Legacy Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to fund charities that empower and minister to the weak and poor, assist in training disciples, and partner with Christ-centered organizations that proclaim the good news and stand for the truth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Operation Legacy Foundation Inc?
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Operation Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3362380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Operation Legacy Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/operation-legacy-foundation-inc-morg_f995a8df3f1b4c9cabc85384ca9f313a
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