The Legacy Films Foundation
The Legacy Films Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bountiful, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $578K.
The Legacy Films Foundation at a glance
In short: The Legacy Films Foundation gave $578K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $578K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $577,529
- +219.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $577,529
- +539.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $577,529
- Total assets
- $23,254
- -26.0% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Legacy Films Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2019) to $578K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $578K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $577,529 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $23,254 | $581,000 | $589,169 | $577,529 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $31,423 | $104,010 | $183,025 | $180,620 | 2 | $10 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Legacy Films Foundation is led by Lee Groberg, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lee Groberg
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Gunnell
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daryln Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Jensen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlin Jensen
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Cardon
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joe J. Christensen (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Legacy Films Foundation
How much does The Legacy Films Foundation give each year?
The Legacy Films Foundation gave $578K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $181K across 2 grants.
How large is The Legacy Films Foundation?
The Legacy Films Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $581K.
What is The Legacy Films Foundation?
The Legacy Films Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bountiful, UT. It holds $23K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does The Legacy Films Foundation operate?
The Legacy Films Foundation has awarded grants in Utah, Virginia.
What is The Legacy Films Foundation's EIN?
The Legacy Films Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1473872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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