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Gk Legacy Foundation is a private corporation based in PHOENIX, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Peggy Baze. It holds total assets of $183K. Annual income is reported at $121K. Total assets have grown from $129K in 2019 to $220K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Arizona. According to available records, Gk Legacy Foundation has made 66 grants totaling $242K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $75K in 2020 to $98K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $861 to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arizona and Alaska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gk Legacy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, AK.
Gk Legacy Foundation has distributed a total of $242K across 66 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $861 to $10K.
The application deadline is SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CYCLES ARE IN FEBRUARY AND SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR.. Must be a united states citizen and arizona resident aged 25 or older with proof of financial need and school enrollment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or ged with no prior bachelor's degree.
Gk Legacy Foundation is headquartered in PHOENIX, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Wilson | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Britney Wilson | SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Keown | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peggy Baze | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julia Herrera | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Keown Jr | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Bruner | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$145K
Total Assets
$220K
Fair Market Value
$220K
Net Worth
$220K
Grants Paid
$130K
Contributions
$48K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$13K
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$242K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda LittleSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Allison GudenkaufSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Surprise, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Ashley HansonSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Desislava MendozaSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Peoria, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Raelene LarsonSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Emilee StephensSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Alexis BerrySCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Mesa, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Roxanne KiupeSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Cottonwood, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Taylor SpauldingSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Surprise, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Vanessa CardenasSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Avondale, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Patricia WilliamsSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Peoria, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Nikki FairbanksSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Mesa, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Paulina BracamonteSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Tucson, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Megan HendersonSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Tarawyn LueraSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Buckeye, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Kate ParkerSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Chino Valley, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Blanca OrtegaSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Cottonwood, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Coral CrawfordSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Tucson, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Ebonie StewartSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Ariel PayneSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Tempe, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Ricardo FerreiraSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Celina DuranSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Tucson, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Cindy CarrilloSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | El Mirage, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Heidi KlingmanSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Krista Cooper SchmidtSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Prescott, AZ | N/A | 2022 |
| Miranda HicksSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2021 |
| Jessica PorterSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Dewey, AZ | $5K | 2021 |
| Danielle SellSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2021 |
| Lori BegaySCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Tempe, AZ | $5K | 2021 |
| Jennifer DaleSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Chandler, AZ | $4K | 2021 |
| Mckenzie WilkinsSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Glendale, AZ | $4K | 2021 |
| Megan BosnickSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Kingman, AZ | $3K | 2021 |
| Cherilynn CollinsSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Goodyear, AZ | $3K | 2021 |
| Angela MckenzieSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Tolleson, AZ | $2K | 2021 |
| Kenya EmarySCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2021 |
| Alberto Gonzales AvilaSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Somerton, AZ | $2K | 2021 |
| Januari SmithSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Chandler, AZ | $1K | 2021 |
| Krista BrauseSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Mesa, AZ | $1K | 2021 |
| Jessica LearnedSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | El Mirage, AZ | $861 | 2021 |
| Renee WilliamsSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Mesa, AZ | $8K | 2020 |
| Austin RogersSCHOLARSHIP RECEPIENT | Wellton, AZ | $8K | 2020 |
| Nathan WatsonSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Sahuarita, AZ | $5K | 2020 |
| Cynthia CarrizozaSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Laveen, AZ | $5K | 2020 |
| Mia McgheeSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Avondale, AZ | $5K | 2020 |
| Lisa WallstromSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2020 |
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