The Legacy Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$50.2M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Legacy Foundation?
The Legacy Foundation is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Equal Justice Initiative ($50.0M), Lacewing Foundation ($65K), The Altamira Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $50.2M in grants to The Legacy Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice Initiative | $50,000,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Lacewing Foundation | $65,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Altamira Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Clutch City Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Fidelio Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Essential Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Bruno & Lena Degol Family Foundation | $16,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Joe and Helene Rudberg Family Foundation | $8,600 | 1 | 2025 |
| Scentsy Family Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Turner Construction Company Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Hawk Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Lyman Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Wanda J Herndon Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $30.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $25K.
What grants has The Legacy Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Fidelio Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Joe and Helene Rudberg Family Foundation | Health Care for seniors | $8,600 |
| 2025 | The Bruno & Lena Degol Family Foundation | LEGACY FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $400 |
| 2024 | Equal Justice Initiative | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $30,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Altamira Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lacewing Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Fidelio Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Scentsy Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Turner Construction Company Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Equal Justice Initiative | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $20,000,000 |
| 2023 | Lacewing Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Bruno & Lena Degol Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Essential Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Lacewing Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Essential Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Lacewing Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Hawk Family Foundation | SPONSORSHIP | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Lacewing Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Wanda J Herndon Foundation | ASSISTANCE | $2,500 |
| 2019 | Clutch City Foundation | IMPROVE COMMUNITY | $25,000 |
| 2019 | The Lyman Family Foundation | GENERAL GRANT | $3,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Legacy Foundation?
The Legacy Foundation is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Equal Justice Initiative ($50.0M), Lacewing Foundation ($65K), The Altamira Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $50.2M in grants to The Legacy Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Legacy Foundation's largest funder?
Equal Justice Initiative is the largest recorded funder of The Legacy Foundation, with $50.0M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has The Legacy Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $50.2M in grants to The Legacy Foundation across 23 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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