Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $875,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$875,000
- Assets$158 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
82% of its 2024 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 | $4.6 million | 40 | $152 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 32 | $158 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc 310 West Street, Madison, IN 47250 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 916-4390, info@bethanylegacy.org |
| What to submit | Applicants can apply through a grant application portal at https://www.bethanylegacy.org. Bethany legacy awards grants to 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities. Grant-funded activities must serve residents of jefferson county, Indiana. Bethany legacy will grant to organizations that provide inclusive unbiased services and non-judgmental care in an unpressured setting. The application portal will request descrption of grant usage, with priority given to requests including hopeful, strengths-based culture, potential for systems impact, collaboration with other organizations or groups, multi-generational and peer-supported approaches, and innovation. |
| Deadlines | Prospective grantees will need to inquire with foundation. |
| Restrictions | Bethany legacy will not fund 1. Health care levies, lobbying or political campaigns, scholarships, or endowments. 2. Projects where bethany legacy grant funds account for more than 40% of the total operating budget of the lead organization. Bethany legacy grant funds are not intended to replace existing funding sources. 3. Organizations, programs, or projects that discriminate in any way based on participation or membership in a specific religious faith, race, gender, citizenship status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 31 | $4.5 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $550,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Madison | Strong youth, empowered adults, stable seniors | $875,000 |
| Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated School Corporation | Strong youth, empowered adults, stable seniors | $650,000 |
| Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati | Strategic investment | $550,000 |
| Choices Coordinated Care Solutions Inc | Strong youth | $382,000 |
| Lide White Memorial Boys & Girls Club DBA Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson C | Strong youth, empowered adults | $355,411 |
| Norton King's Daughters Health | Strategic investment | $300,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Empowered adults, stable seniors | $275,000 |
| Jefferson County Government | Empowered adults | $250,000 |
| Madison Consolidated School Corporation | Strong youth, empowered adults | $199,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Indiana | Strong youth, empowered adults | $197,585 |
| Girls Inc of Jefferson County in | Strong youth | $142,323 |
| Centerstone Foundation | Strong youth, empowered adults | $125,000 |
| River Valley Resources Inc | Strategic investment | $100,000 |
| Southeast Indiana Transitional Resources | Empowered adults | $100,000 |
| The Freedom Center Inc | Strategic investment | $100,000 |
| Jefferson County Transitional Services Inc | Empowered adults | $75,000 |
| Girls Inc of Jefferson County in | Strong youth | $60,000 |
| Town of Dupont | Strong youth | $50,000 |
| Jefferson County Veterans Council | Empowered adults, stable seniors | $41,000 |
| Jefferson County House of Hope Inc | General / responsive | $40,000 |
| Jefferson County Veterans Council | Empowered adults, stable seniors | $30,000 |
| Casa of Jefferson County Inc | Strong youth | $25,000 |
| Lide White Memorial Boys & Girls Club DBA Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson C | General / responsive | $25,000 |
| Recovery Cafe of Madison | Empowered adults, stable seniors | $25,000 |
| City of Madison | General / responsive | $17,209 |
| Life Choices Clinic | Strong youth, empowered adults | $17,000 |
| Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking | Empowered adults | $12,648 |
| Lifetime Resources | General / responsive | $9,870 |
| American Legion Post 9 | General / responsive | $3,440 |
| Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) | General / responsive | $3,440 |
| Veterans Service Office | General / responsive | $1,720 |
| Broadway Baptist Church | Operating support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Dora Anim
- Julie Berry
- Sharyn Whitman
- Leslie Grote
- Darlene Connolly
- Susan Craig
- Jackie Thurston
- Valecia Crisafulli
- Susan Ohlendorf
- Annie Schroeder
Questions people ask
Does Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prospective grantees will need to inquire with foundation..
How much does Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dora Anim (Ceo/President), Julie Berry (Chair), Sharyn Whitman (Vice Chair) and Leslie Grote (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, seniors and education.