Grantmaking public charity · EIN 35-1872803
Legacy Foundation Inc
Merrillville, IN
Legacy Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Merrillville, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $5.38M in grants paid across 328 grants, with $124M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Town of Merrillville, Tradewinds Services Inc and Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Legacy Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantee reports are required for all grants.
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 legacy foundation, inc. will seek and accept endowments from public and private sources and distribute grants for community enhancing projects and other charitable purposes.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Merrillville | Merrillville, IN | Community Center Sup | $787,320 |
| Tradewinds Services Inc | Merrillville, IN | Pantry & Sensory Rm | $217,504 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Indiana | Merrillville, IN | Expansion & Org Sup. | $177,000 |
| Dunes Learning Center | Chesterton, IN | Fellowships and Supp | $163,221 |
| Ivy Tech East Chicago | East Chicago, IN | Ec Campus Renovation | $150,084 |
| Valparaiso University - Office of Institutional Advancement | Valparaiso, IN | Engineering/Science | $150,000 |
| Calumet College of St Joseph | Whiting, IN | Student Housing | $118,353 |
| Lakeshore Public Media Nwi Public Broadcasting | Merrillville, IN | Equip., Prog, & Supp | $112,179 |
| Ball State University Foundation | Muncie, IN | Instruction Support | $100,000 |
| The Methodist Hospitals Foundation Inc | Gary, IN | Star Recovery Center | $100,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | Hobart, IN | Tech & Program Supp. | $79,285 |
| Mountain Gate | Ojo Sarco, NM | Support Orgs Mission | $75,000 |
| Crisis Center | Gary, IN | Support Orgs Mission | $74,333 |
| Hobart Food Pantry Incorporated | Hobart, IN | Food & Capital Imp. | $66,035 |
| Hammond Community Corporation | Hammond, IN | Serve Residents | $62,489 |
| Northwest Indiana Symphony Society | Munster, IN | Concert & Mission | $61,549 |
| Miller Citizens Corporation | Gary, IN | Support Orgs Mission | $59,113 |
| The Salvation Army Northwest Indiana Area Command | Munster, IN | Support Orgs Mission | $58,031 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Hobart, IN | Support Orgs Mission | $56,035 |
| Vna of Porter County | Valparaiso, IN | Support Orgs Mission | $56,035 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Naples | Naples, FL | Support Orgs Mission | $53,000 |
| Family Life Community Youth Center | Gary, IN | Co-Op Support | $50,000 |
| First United Evangelical Lutheran Church | Hammond, IN | Support Orgs Mission | $50,000 |
| Purdue University - College of Engineering | West Lafayette, IN | Engineering Program | $50,000 |
| Maria Reiner Center | Hobart, IN | Renovations & Staff | $48,572 |
The 25 largest of 328 grants listed on the return. 245 grants to individuals ($567K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Legacy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Legacy Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Legacy Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,377,632 in grants paid (328 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Legacy Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Town of Merrillville (IN), $787K, Tradewinds Services Inc (IN), $218K, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (IN), $177K, Dunes Learning Center (IN), $163K and Ivy Tech East Chicago (IN), $150K.