Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K.
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation at a glance
In short: Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $500), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $12,185
- +51.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (33% 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 Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Omicron Sigma Rhoer Club ($500).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $3K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Omicron Sigma Rhoer Club Memphis, TN | The Omicron Sigma Rhoer Club seeks funding from the Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation to implement a community service project that supports individuals experiencing homelessness. Through this initiative our youth members will assemble and distribute Basic Essentials Kits containing items such as socks gloves and hats-providing warmth and comfort during the winter months. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,185 | $4,871 | $3,048 | $1,500 | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | $8,071 | $9,902 | $1,831 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | $-303 | $978 | $1,281 | $500 | Total only | $500 |
| 2022 | $224 | $3,001 | $2,777 | $2,500 | Total only | $2,500 |
| 2021 | $2,585 | $2,585 | — | — | — | — |
"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
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation is led by Lesley Gadegbeku, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lesley Gadegbeku
President
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eula Tatman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Green
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie M Clark
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jacquenette Lawrence (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jakimva Martin (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Marquitta Riggins (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation
How much does Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation give each year?
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
What is Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation's typical grant size?
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation give grants?
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (33%) and Mississippi (33%).
Does Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation?
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation?
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation's EIN?
Southeastern Region Legacy of Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1817770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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