The Leg up Foundation
The Leg up Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $72K.
The Leg up Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leg up Foundation gave $71K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,000
- +57.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,833
- +110.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,750
- Total assets
- $1,979,927
- +101.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Leg up Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hopes Legacy Equine Rescue Inc ($15K). Together the top 6 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Leg up Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $71K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopes Legacy Equine Rescue Inc Afton, VA | Provide Funding for General Support | $15,000 |
| Outer Banks Hotline Nags Head, NC | Provide General Support to Help Carry Out Mission | $12,500 |
| Service Dogs of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Provide General Assistance to Help Carry Out Mission | $12,500 |
| Charlottesville United for Public Education Charlottesville, VA | Provide General Support in Carrying Out Mission | $11,000 |
| Blue Sky Fund Richmond, VA | Provide Funds to Assist in Carrying Out Mission | $10,000 |
| International Neighbors Charlottesviulle, VA | Provide Funding for General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,979,927 | $1,074,841 | $76,234 | $71,000 | 6 | $73,500 | $72,341 | $73,415 |
| 2023 | $981,320 | $1,017,945 | $46,625 | $45,000 | 8 | $45,500 | $16,820 | $17,700 |
| 2022 | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $21 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leg up Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leg up Foundation is led by Anne Hormel, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Hormel
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aven Hormel Kinley
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Hormel Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Randolph Taylor
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Leg up Foundation
How much does The Leg up Foundation give each year?
The Leg up Foundation gave $71K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 8 grants.
What is The Leg up Foundation's typical grant size?
The Leg up Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,750, and its average grant was $11,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leg up Foundation give grants?
The Leg up Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Leg up Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Leg up Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leg up Foundation's largest grantees?
The Leg up Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hopes Legacy Equine Rescue Inc ($15,000), Outer Banks Hotline ($12,500) and Service Dogs of Virginia ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leg up Foundation?
The Leg up Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Leg up Foundation's EIN?
The Leg up Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0583535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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