William R and Melissa C Legier
William R and Melissa C Legier is a private foundation, based in Metairie, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $442K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $119K.
William R and Melissa C Legier at a glance
In short: William R and Melissa C Legier gave $66K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,301
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,050
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $442,349
- +44.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (62% 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 William R and Melissa C Legier funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ochsner Clinic Foundation ($25K). Together the top 6 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How William R and Melissa C Legier gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 432% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $950 (2022) to $100K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | Enable Charity's Activities | $25,000 |
| Nocca Foundation New Orleans, LA | Enable Charity's Activities | $10,000 |
| Les Bon Noir Amis New Orleans, LA | Enable Charity's Activities | $5,000 |
| Le Petit Theatre New Orleans, LA | Enable Charity's Activities | $1,250 |
| Osyka Verterans Park Osyka, MS | Enable Charity's Activities | $51 |
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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 | $442,349 | $220,181 | $66,501 | $66,301 | 6 | $66,301 | $119,165 | $15,345 |
| 2023 | $306,919 | $155,595 | $66,415 | $60,850 | 6 | $63,412 | $34,291 | $9,305 |
| 2022 | $227,111 | $120,543 | $3,046 | $950 | 4 | $1,896 | $19,100 | $6,827 |
| 2021 | $196,578 | $113,033 | $104,587 | $100,000 | 3 | $102,193 | $544 | $4,701 |
| 2020 | $149,046 | $100,613 | $57,058 | $51,500 | 4 | — | — | $6,160 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William R and Melissa C Legier reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William R and Melissa C Legier's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Legier
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Legier
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William R and Melissa C Legier
How much does William R and Melissa C Legier give each year?
William R and Melissa C Legier gave $66K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 6 grants.
What is William R and Melissa C Legier's typical grant size?
William R and Melissa C Legier's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,050, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William R and Melissa C Legier give grants?
William R and Melissa C Legier gives mostly in Louisiana: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (4 grants).
Does William R and Melissa C Legier give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on William R and Melissa C Legier's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Enable Charity's Activities" (5 grants).
Who are William R and Melissa C Legier's largest grantees?
William R and Melissa C Legier's largest 2024 grantees include Ochsner Clinic Foundation ($25,000), University of Texas Foundation ($25,000) and Nocca Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William R and Melissa C Legier?
William R and Melissa C Legier reported $442K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William R and Melissa C Legier's EIN?
William R and Melissa C Legier's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3813392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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