The Legacy Foundation
The foundation is organized to educate the general public about concepts that advance individual liberty, free enterprise, and limited and accountable government, and will engage in independent, nonpartisan research on public policy matters and initiatives. The foundation's goal is to assemble a team of research analysts with specializations in various areas of public policy, including but not limited to, education policy, tax and fiscal policy, labor-management relations policy, civil rights policy, health care policy, and issues of governmental transparency.
The Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Legacy Foundation gave $460K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $230K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $460,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $230,000
- Median grant
- $230,000
- Total assets
- $2,227,389
- +2613.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Americans for Oxford Inc ($410K). Together the top 2 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Legacy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2022) to $595K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Oxford Inc New York, NY | Support for University of Oxford. | $410,000 |
| National Jewish Advocacy Center Atlanta, GA | Support National Jewish Advocacy Center. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,227,389 | $4,880,199 | $2,734,890 | $460,000 | 2 | $1,920 |
| 2024 | $82,080 | $26,618 | $14,220 | — | — | $1,413 |
| 2023 | $69,682 | $85,650 | $125,873 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $109,905 | $459,864 | $497,271 | $250,000 | 1 | $444 |
| 2021 | $147,312 | $385,634 | $320,446 | — | — | $9 |
| 2020 | $82,124 | $838,076 | $918,451 | $595,000 | 2 | $146 |
About The Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sioux City, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $460K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Legacy Foundation is led by Christopher Rants, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Rants
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Kleis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willard Jenkins
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Legacy Foundation
How much does The Legacy Foundation give each year?
The Legacy Foundation gave $460K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Legacy Foundation?
The Legacy Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What is The Legacy Foundation?
The Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sioux City, IA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Legacy Foundation operate?
The Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
What is The Legacy Foundation's EIN?
The Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3853831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Legacy Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · 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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