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Legett Foundation is a private corporation based in ABILENE, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Kade L Matthews. It holds total assets of $111.6M. Annual income is reported at $42.2M. Total assets have grown from $31.9M in 2011 to $111.6M in 2024. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and District of Columbia. According to available records, Legett Foundation has made 570 grants totaling $42.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $7.5M in 2020 to $13M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $22M distributed across 292 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $4.1M, with an average award of $74K. The foundation has supported 245 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, Virginia, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$350
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$76K
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 141 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.
Legett Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 570 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, VA.
Legett Foundation has distributed a total of $42.4M across 570 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $74K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $4.1M.
Recipients must be tax exempt entities.
Legett Foundation is headquartered in ABILENE, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
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Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$111.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$111.6M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
570
Total Giving
$42.4M
Average Grant
$74K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
245
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian UniversityEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $4.1M | 2023 |
| Abilene Zoological SocietyCHARITABLE - 2023 ZOOBILITATION | Abilene, TX | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Abilene Heritage Square IncCHARITABLE - LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION | Abilene, TX | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Texas Agricultural Land TrustCHARITABLE - ENDOWMENT SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $750K | 2023 |
| Panhandle GivesCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Amarillo, TX | $600K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of AbileneOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $513K | 2023 |
| All Kind Animal InitiativeCHARITABLE - ANIMAL SHELTER CONSTRUCTION | Abilene, TX | $498K | 2023 |
| Frontier Texas IncCHARITABLE | Abilene, TX | $367K | 2023 |
| United Way Of AbileneCHARITABLE - 2023 CAMPAIGN | Abilene, TX | $333K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterCHARITABLE- OPERATIONS SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $261K | 2023 |
| Texas Military InstituteCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Remember The Alamo FoundationCAMPAIGN TO REMEMBER PROJECT | San Antonio, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Hardin-Simmons UniversityCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Schreiner UniversityE PLURIBUS TEXAS | Kerrville, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $175K | 2023 |
| Ranching Heritage AssociationRANCHING HERITAGE ASSOCIATION | Lubbock, TX | $167K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarCHARITABLE - MARK ROGERS ENDOWED PRESIDENT FUND | Irving, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Youth Voice IncDROP IN CENTER | Abilene, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary Of The SouthwestCHARITABLE - NEW FURNITURE | Austin, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Communio FoundationCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Texas Tech FoundationEDUCATIONAL DONATION | Lubbock, TX | $79K | 2023 |
| Wayland Baptist UniversityOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Plainview, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Advocates For Camp AbleOPERATIONS AND CAPITAL SUPPORT | Buffalo Gap, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy ResearchCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Prager University FoundationCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Sherman Oaks, CA | $33K | 2023 |
| Daily Caller News FoundationCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $33K | 2023 |
| Sight Savers AmericaCLINIC IN SAN ANGELO, TX | Pelham, AL | $30K | 2023 |
| Mont Perelin SocietyYOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM | Lubbock, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Abilene Education FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $28K | 2023 |
| Cook Children'S Health FoundationCHARITABLE/ ABILENE MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE CLINIC | Fort Worth, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Young America'S FoundationCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Herndon, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Country CasaCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Howard Payne UniversityCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Brownwood, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Abilene Hope Haven IncCHARITABLE - BANQUET SPONSOR | Abilene, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| People United For Privacy FoundationCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For IndependenceCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Rosa, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| St Matthew'S Episcopal ChurchRELIGIOUS - RICK LAND / SPECIAL EDUCATION | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Shackelford County Youth & LivestockCHARITABLE-OPERATIONS SUPPORT | Albany, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Abilene Arts AllianceOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Cultural Review IncOPERATIONS SUPPORT | New York, NY | $17K | 2023 |
| Young LifeCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute IncEDUCATIONAL - OPERATING SUPPORT | Wilmington, DE | $15K | 2023 |
| Independent InstituteCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| America'S Future FoundationCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Transparency UsaOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Williamsburg, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Fund For American StudiesEDUCATIONAL - OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation IncCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | Hereford, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Abilene Back The Badge FoundationSPLIT BETWEEN FIRE & SHERIFF NEEDS | Abilene, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Moving Picture InstituteCHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Texas Mission Of Mercy IncINDIGENT DENTAL CLINIC | Austin, TX | $13K | 2023 |