The Izzo Legacy
It is the mission of the Izzo Legacy to raise and administer funds that will feed the hungry, meet the needs of the underserved, reduce barriers to educational opportunities, and bring hope of a brighter future to communities in need by supporting qualified tax-exempt organizations that conduct charitable activities within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, including making the distributions to individual organizations that qualify as tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code.
The Izzo Legacy at a glance
In short: The Izzo Legacy gave $178K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,736
- +709.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,748
- +169.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,916
- Total assets
- $1,721,846
- +28.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Izzo Legacy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Origami Rehabilitation ($29K). Together the top 9 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Izzo Legacy gives
- Giving grew 2757% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $178K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Origami Rehabilitation Mason, MI | Community Support | $28,661 |
| Holy Cross Services Lansing, MI | Community Support | $28,162 |
| Ele's Place Lansing, MI | Community Support | $23,126 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank Bath, MI | Community Support | $20,142 |
| Cristo Rey Community Center Lansing, MI | Community Support | $18,916 |
| Davies Project Lansing, MI | Community Support | $18,536 |
| The House of Promise Lansing, MI | Community Support | $13,676 |
| Endeavor House Ministries Lansing, MI | Community Support | $13,306 |
| Lansing Promise Lansing, MI | Community Support | $13,211 |
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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 | $1,721,846 | $643,509 | $373,697 | $177,736 | 9 | $62,178 |
| 2023 | $1,336,867 | $566,986 | $75,069 | $21,953 | 3 | $36,275 |
| 2022 | $858,311 | $428,923 | $49,798 | $25,807 | Total only | $3,205 |
| 2021 | $476,296 | $540,661 | $102,015 | $6,220 | 1 | $301 |
| 2020 | $383,802 | $695 | $123,678 | $30,390 | Total only | $695 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Izzo Legacy
Based on IRS filings
The Izzo Legacy is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in East Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $62K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Izzo Legacy is led by Guadalupe M. Izzo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Guadalupe M. Izzo
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Ferland
Secretary
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin M. Sheehan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mallory Griffin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Gillespie-Kinzer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hildorf
Board Member
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Maines
Board Member
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Izzo Legacy
How much does The Izzo Legacy give each year?
The Izzo Legacy gave $178K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22K across 3 grants.
What is The Izzo Legacy's typical grant size?
The Izzo Legacy's median grant in 2024 was $18,916, and its average grant was $19,748, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Izzo Legacy give grants?
The Izzo Legacy gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (7 grants).
Does The Izzo Legacy give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Izzo Legacy's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Izzo Legacy's largest grantees?
The Izzo Legacy's largest 2024 grantees include Origami Rehabilitation ($28,661), Holy Cross Services ($28,162) and Ele's Place ($23,126), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Izzo Legacy?
The Izzo Legacy reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $644K.
What is The Izzo Legacy?
The Izzo Legacy is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in East Lansing, MI. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Izzo Legacy's EIN?
The Izzo Legacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4132225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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