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Overview

Legacy Fund

Funder: GiveSendGo Charities

Geographic Scope: United States and international

Focus Areas: Memorial and legacy giving to support causes that reflect values and passions of deceased individuals

Mission: To use the power of crowdfunding to empower individuals and families to create lasting legacies that honor the memory of their loved ones and encourage cultural generosity. The program provides a platform for communities to come together in grief and transform it into a powerful force for positive change.

    Program Features

  • Legacy Creation: Establish lasting memorials through charitable giving
  • Crowdfunding: Combine donations from multiple donors to fund meaningful causes
  • Value Alignment: Support causes that embody deceased individual's values, passions, and desire to make a difference
  • Community Support: Enable communities to grieve together while creating positive impact
  • Tax-Deductible: Donations are charitable and tax-deductible

    Use of Funds

  • Support causes and organizations reflecting deceased's values
  • Fund community initiatives and charitable projects
  • Create meaningful memorials through giving

    Example

  • Zachary James Wells Legacy Fund: Granted $1,000 to The Crossing Life Church in Carmel, Maine for women's transition home in Brazil

Contact Information

Address: GiveSendGo Charities, #1067 - 167 South Broadway STE 5, Salem, NH 03079 Email: [email protected] Phone: (603) 688-1858 or (904) 878-0808 EIN: 88-3776392

How to Apply

How to Establish a Legacy Fund

1. Request Information Packet - Contact GiveSendGo Charities for Legacy Fund Application Information Packet
2. Complete Legacy Fund Application - Fill out application documenting:
- Deceased individual's name and information
- Values, passions, and charitable interests
- Desired causes or organizations to support
- Legacy goals and vision
3. Specify Charitable Focus - Identify specific causes, organizations, or types of giving
4. Set Up Crowdfunding Campaign - Create campaign on GiveSendGo.com for legacy fund
5. Campaign Details - Provide story about deceased, their legacy, and how donations will make a difference
6. Launch Campaign - Publish campaign to community and network
7. Manage Legacy Fund - Work with GiveSendGo Charities to distribute funds according to legacy wishes

    Application Process

  • Request Legacy Fund Application Information Packet from charity
  • Complete application form with legacy details
  • Coordinate with GiveSendGo team for campaign setup
  • Promote legacy fund within family and community networks

    Contact for Application

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: (603) 688-1858 or (904) 878-0808
  • Address: GiveSendGo Charities, #1067 - 167 South Broadway STE 5, Salem, NH 03079

What Givesendgo Charities actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023
6
Total given
$102K
Median grant
$17K
Range
$7,242–$25K
  • By dollars: Ohio 44%, Virginia 25%, Tennessee 24%. Top recipient cities: Goode, VA; Nashville, TN; Columbiana, OH.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • True Life International · Goode, VA

    We provided a Faith Based Grant to this project, which provides free materials to…

    $25K

  • The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee · Nashville, TN

    These funds were given to a larger fund established to help the families who lost a…

    $25K

  • Theway Station · Columbiana, OH

    These funds were used to assist with relief projects dedicated to the people of East…

    $20K

  • Brightside Project · Salem, OH

    These funds were used to help relief efforts in East Palestine, Ohio, after the…

    $15K

  • Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley · Youngstown, OH

    These funds were given to provide extra resources to the food bank, providing…

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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