LEGACY FOUNDATION INC
Merrillville, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-1872803
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Merrillville, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-1872803
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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Legacy Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Indiana, with additional support in Illinois and Wisconsin. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE LEGACY FOUNDATION, INC. WILL SEEK AND ACCEPT ENDOWMENTS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES AND DISTRIBUTE GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCING PROJECTS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRADEWINDS SERVICES INC
$959.4K
4%
FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC
$841.1K
4%
SOUTH SHORE ARTS INC
$767.7K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
83
Median 1st year grant
$12.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEGACY FOUNDATION INC?
No. LEGACY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEGACY FOUNDATION INC give?
LEGACY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LEGACY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEGACY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEGACY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, LEGACY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEGACY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, LEGACY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include TRADEWINDS SERVICES INC, FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC, and SOUTH SHORE ARTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEGACY FOUNDATION INC?
LEGACY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.