TrueNorth Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TrueNorth Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $3.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.6 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2025 was up from $590,000 the year before.
84% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $495,000 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $590,000 | 20 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
TrueNorth Legacy Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What TrueNorth Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 17 | $3.6 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | to the TrueNorth Legacy Foundation Endowment Fund | $3.1 million |
| Coe College | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Expanding Our Pawprint Capital Campaign | $75,000 |
| Horizons A Family Service Alliance | Our Place: A Center for Older Adults | $75,000 |
| St Lukes Health Care Foundation | Abbe Center Capital Campaign - New Beginnings Start Here | $75,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women Children and Families | Creating Hope: A New Vision for the Madge Phillips Center Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| State Center Fire & Ems Inc | State Center Fire and EMS station project | $25,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the Cedar Rapi | Camp Wapsie Pool and Slide Upgrade Fund | $25,000 |
| Discovery Living Inc | Whole-House Generators for People with Disabilities Project | $24,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | The Folds of Honor Iowa Operating Expenses Campaign | $15,000 |
| Prospect Meadows Inc | Prospect Meadows Sustainability Campaign | $14,000 |
| The Catherine McAuley Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Central City PTO | Central City Elementary School Inclusive Playground Project | $5,000 |
| Childserve Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Moville Community Development Association Inc | Moville Area Childcare Center | $5,000 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled Inc | Opening access to adaptive outdoor recreation for underserved youth with a disability in the Denver area | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Za Ga Zig Shrine Vehicle Transportation Replacement Fund | $5,000 |
| Clinton Community School District | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Loren Coppock
- Aaron Ellsworth
- Matthew R Evans
- Mallory Mohwinkle
- Anne Parmley
- Amy Sauter
- Duane Smith
- Jason Smith
- Chad Thurm
- Kevin Welu
Questions people ask
Does TrueNorth Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TrueNorth Legacy Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs TrueNorth Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Loren Coppock (Dir), Aaron Ellsworth (Dir), Matthew R Evans (Dir, Pres) and Mallory Mohwinkle (Dir) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does TrueNorth Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and youth programs.