Legacy Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
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
EIN: 88-3776392
How to Apply
How to Establish a Legacy Fund
- Request Information Packet - Contact GiveSendGo Charities for Legacy Fund Application Information Packet
- 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
- Specify Charitable Focus - Identify specific causes, organizations, or types of giving
- Set Up Crowdfunding Campaign - Create campaign on GiveSendGo.com for legacy fund
- Campaign Details - Provide story about deceased, their legacy, and how donations will make a difference
- Launch Campaign - Publish campaign to community and network
- 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
Givesendgo Charities reported $39K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.
- 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
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