TO HOLD AND MANAGE ENDOWMENT FUNDS WITH THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$2.8M
About United Way Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
United Way Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,753,467 | $2,413,048 |
| Revenue | $3,181 | $665 | $4,994 |
| Expenses | $2,756,648 | $36,714 | $87,633 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Foundation for the Carolinas ($2,756,648).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS CHARLOTTE, NC | DISTRIBUTE REMAINING ASSETS | $2,756,648 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE WALL | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| DOUGLAS BENSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RON MESSENGER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way Legacy Foundation?
United Way Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does United Way Legacy Foundation operate?
United Way Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does United Way Legacy Foundation award?
In 2024, United Way Legacy Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $2.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way Legacy Foundation's EIN?
United Way Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2277050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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