The Legacy Foundation
The Legacy Foundation is a charitable, cultural and educational nonprofit established to promote a deeper understanding of America's history by supporting cultural institutions, educational projects and initiatives, and project support dedicated to this purpose.
The Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Legacy Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -92.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -69.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $90,672,008
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% 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 recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foot Soldiers Park Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Legacy Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $650K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foot Soldiers Park Inc Selma, AL | Community Education | $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 | $90,672,008 | $4,232,727 | $3,045,919 | $50,000 | 1 | $4,232,727 |
| 2024 | $89,485,200 | $32,842,528 | $17,994,175 | $650,000 | 4 | $2,842,528 |
| 2023 | $74,636,847 | $20,056,128 | $3,616,718 | $225,000 | 3 | $56,128 |
| 2022 | $58,197,437 | $-789,899 | $1,011,852 | $100,000 | 1 | $-789,899 |
| 2021 | $59,999,188 | $60,000,157 | $969 | — | — | $157 |
About The Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Montgomery, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $90.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Legacy Foundation is led by Bryan Stevenson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bryan Stevenson
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sia Sanneh
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Susskind
Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Kapadia
Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tera Duvernay
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $650K across 4 grants.
How large is The Legacy Foundation?
The Legacy Foundation reported $90.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is The Legacy Foundation?
The Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Montgomery, AL. It holds $90.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Legacy Foundation operate?
The Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is The Legacy Foundation's EIN?
The Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4993121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Legacy Foundation funds
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