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Legatus Foundation is a private corporation based in WINSTON SALEM, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Ranlet S Bell. It holds total assets of $12.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida and North Carolina. According to available records, Legatus Foundation has made 142 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $693K and $801K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $801K distributed across 47 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $326K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 61 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 49 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.
Legatus Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 142 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, FL, VA.
Legatus Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 142 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $326K.
Legatus Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Legatus Foundation is headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranlet S Bell | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank M Bell Jr | SECRETARY & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
142
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
61
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT, LAW & MEDICAL SCHOOL SUPPORT, BELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Winstonsalem, NC | $290K | 2023 |
| Everglades FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT AND 5TH PLEDGE PMT OF 5 | Palmetto Bay, FL | $127K | 2023 |
| Winston-Salem FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT AND GIFTS FOR OTHER CHARITIES | Winstonsalem, NC | $125K | 2023 |
| Hobe Sound Community ChestGENERAL SUPPORT AND STRATEGIC RESERVE | Hobe Sound, FL | $35K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy(The)GENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $16K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Stuart, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Grand Teton National Park FoundationWILDLIFE INITIATIVE PROGRAM | Moose, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Vassar CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Poughkeepsie, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Martin CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityWARREN SHELDEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Stanford, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Banner Lake Club IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Medical Center FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Jupiter, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| South Carolina Environmental Law ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Pawleys Island, SC | $4K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic IncENDOWMENT FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Florida Oceanographic SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Stuart, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Brightfocus FoundationMACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH | Clarksburg, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Conservation Fund (The)LOXA-LUCIE HEADWATERS INITIATIVE #26995 | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Loon Echo Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Brighton, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| 1000 Friends Of FloridaGENERAL SUPPORT | Tallahasse, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Parkinson'S Disease FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Albert Lea, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Christ Memorial ChapelOUTREACH AND GENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Atrim Health Wake ForestGENERAL SUPPORT | Winstonsalem, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Martin CountyGENERAL SUPPORT AND HURRICANE IAN RELIEF | Stuart, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Robert E Lee Memorial AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Stratford, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Andrew K Dwyer FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Hobe Sound Early Learning CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Henry'S Fork FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Ashton, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HoleETHNO MEDICINE | Jackson, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| Crisis Control MinistryGENERAL SUPPORT | Winstonsalem, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Treasure Coast Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Pierce, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Starworks IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Star, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson Hole, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement CommunityGENERAL SUPPORT | Winstonsalem, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Guardians Of Martin County(The)GENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Department Of StateDIPLOMATIC RECEPTION ROOMS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Hobe Sound Nature CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Palm City, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Loaves And Fishes Of Hobe SoundGENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Early Childhood InitiativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Senior ServicesALZHEIMERS CARE | Winstonsalem, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Computer Innovations For Todays YouthGENERAL SUPPORT | Port Saint Lucie, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Historic Elmwood FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Jupiter Island Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Hobe Sound, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Piedmont Land ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT AND 5TH PLEDGE PMT OF 5 | Greensboro, NC | $81K | 2022 |