Leaving Legacies Foundation
Accepts applications
Leaving Legacies Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,652 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $22,000 and the largest $96,652. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$152,652
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$22,000
- Largest grant$96,652
- Assets$30,598
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $350,251 the year before.
100% 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 | $536,336 | 12 | $235,204 |
| 2024 | $350,251 | 8 | $93,935 |
| 2025 | $152,652 | 4 | $30,598 |
How to apply
| Contact | Debra Wheeler 12608 Elgin Ter, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 442-8222, debi@debiwheeler.net |
What Leaving Legacies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $96,652 |
| Florida | 3 | $56,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Operations Wounded Warriors | Unrestricted contr to public charity | $96,652 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | Unrestricted contr to public charity | $30,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | Unrestricted contr to public charity | $14,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | Unrestricted contr to public charity | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Wheeler
Questions people ask
Does Leaving Legacies Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leaving Legacies Foundation give?
$152,652 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $22,000.
Who runs Leaving Legacies Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Wheeler (President).
What does Leaving Legacies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.