Santas Legacy Foundation
Santas Legacy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mountain Home, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $250.
Santas Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Santas Legacy Foundation gave $250 across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $125), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250
- +2400.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $125
- Median grant
- $125
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Santas Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Susan Lonborg ($150). Together the top 2 received $250.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10 (2024) to $250 (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $250.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Lonborg Ellensburg, WA | Donation to support ROTC program cadets impacted by government shutdown. | $150 |
| Lyn Porterfield Ellensburg, WA | Supporting ROTC program cadets impacted during government shutdown. | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $250 | $250 | $250 | 2 | $250 |
| 2024 | $100 | $110 | $10 | $10 | Total only | $10 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Santas Legacy Foundation is led by Derick Nickless, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Derick Nickless
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bellanova Nickless
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Heather Nickless
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Linda Nickless
Vice President
On filings since 2024
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 Santas Legacy Foundation
How much does Santas Legacy Foundation give each year?
Santas Legacy Foundation gave $250 across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it reported $10 in grants paid.
Where does Santas Legacy Foundation operate?
Santas Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Santas Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Santas Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4475573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
Live grants for the work Santas Legacy Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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