GK Legacy Foundation
Accepts applications
GK Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,750 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $4,900 and the largest $9,050. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$124,750
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$4,900
- Largest grant$9,050
- Assets$182,836
Giving in 2025 was down from $130,350 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,000 | 28 | $220,214 |
| 2024 | $130,350 | 28 | $205,520 |
| 2025 | $124,750 | 30 | $182,836 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Peggy E Baze 5134 North Central Avenue Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85012 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | information@gklegacyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applications are submitted online via the foundation's website. The application must include an Arizona driver's license, written essay, letter of recomendation, most recent tax return, job history, college transcripts (if available), and a copy of fafsa determination letter. |
| Deadlines | Scholarship award cycles are in february and september of each year. |
| Restrictions | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What GK Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 30 | $124,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $9,050 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $4,800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $3,700 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $3,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peggy Baze
- Britney Wilson
- David Bruner
- Deborah Keown
- George Keown Jr
- Julia Herrera
- Sarah Wilson
Questions people ask
Does GK Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship award cycles are in february and september of each year..
How much does GK Legacy Foundation give?
$124,750 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $4,900.
Who runs GK Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peggy Baze (Ceo), Britney Wilson (Scholarship Director), David Bruner (Chairman of the Board) and Deborah Keown (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does GK Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.