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Community foundation · EIN 48-1187957

Legacy a Regional Community Foundation

Winfield, KS

Legacy a Regional Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Winfield, KS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.9M in grants paid across 91 grants, with $11.7M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Cowley College Foundation, Southwestern College and Grace United Methodist Church.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Organizations applying for grants must be a tax exempt organization 501(c)3 or government organization such as the police dept, fire dept, etc. or charitable causes with needs not met by other sources. the application is reviewed and if the purpose meets our criteria, it may get funded or partially funded.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

The vision of legacy regional community foundation is to be a comprehensive foundation that is intentional and boldly proactive in embracing our donors and our community.we believe the distinctive mission of legacy regional community foundation is to grow area philanthropic and nonprofit efforts by connecting donors with critical needs in our community, instilling informed leadership and building endowments to create a stronger, healthier and more prosperous region.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Cowley College FoundationArkansas City, KSScholarships & Education$503,128
Southwestern CollegeWinfield, KSOperations$116,020
Grace United Methodist ChurchWinfield, KSOperations & Food Pantry$94,893
William Newton Healthcare FoundationWinfield, KSOperations$53,653
Eagle Nest IncWinfield, KSOperations$53,195
United Methodist Committee on ReliefAtlanta, GAOperations$50,810
Bartlett ArboretumBelle Plaine, KSOperations$49,308
Arkansas City Chamber of CommerceArkansas City, KSOperations$49,156
Winfield Habitat for HumanityWinfield, KSOperations$42,637
Amnesty International of the USA IncNew York, NYOperations$42,342
Doctors Without BorderNew York, NYOperations$42,342
Sierra ClubOakland, CAOperations$42,342
UnicefNew York, NYOperations$42,342
Winfield First United Methodist ChurchWinfield, KSReligion & Helping Hands$32,120
Winfield First Baptist ChurchWinfield, KSReligion & Families Eating Donated Deer$30,000
Hammers Prairie Park and Nature Center FoundationClearwater, KSOperations$25,000
Winfield Arts and Humanities CouncilWinfield, KSOperations$22,632
Winfield Public LibraryWinfield, KSOperations$21,785
St Jude's Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNHealth Care$17,937
Great Plains United Methodist Camps IncArkansas City, KSOperations$15,861
Angels in the Attic IncArkansas City, KSOperations$12,685
Arkansas City United Methodist ChurchArkansas City, KSOperations$12,500
Soroptimist International of Arkansas CityArkansas City, KSOperations$12,027
Community Health Center in Cowley County IncWinfield, KSHealth Care$10,987
Casa of Cowley CountyWinfield, KSOperations$10,950

The 25 largest of 91 grants listed on the return. 56 grants to individuals ($67.7K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Legacy a Regional Community Foundation accept grant applications?

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Legacy a Regional Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Legacy a Regional Community Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,899,425 in grants paid (91 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Legacy a Regional Community Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Cowley College Foundation (KS), $503K, Southwestern College (KS), $116K, Grace United Methodist Church (KS), $94.9K, William Newton Healthcare Foundation (KS), $53.7K and Eagle Nest Inc (KS), $53.2K.