Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ottumwa, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 216 grants; the typical grant was $1,125 and the largest $554,112. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants216
- Typical grant$1,125
- Largest grant$554,112
- Assets$73.8 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $819,797 the year before.
68% 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 | $819,797 | 107 | $70.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 216 | $73.8 million |
How to apply
Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 205 | $3.0 million |
| Arkansas | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $554,112 |
| Southeast Iowa Sports Commission | Sports complex | $400,000 |
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $222,355 |
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $211,376 |
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $168,363 |
| Indian Hills Community College | College & career technical coach | $150,000 |
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $117,097 |
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $91,782 |
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $76,650 |
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $71,330 |
| City of Ottumwa | Legacy soccer fields | $56,222 |
| Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress | 2024 ragbrai event | $40,000 |
| American Home Finding Association | Teen health center | $40,000 |
| University of Iowa | Scholarship | $35,500 |
| Wake Foundation | The wake foundation veteran's honor flight | $30,000 |
| Wapello County Trails Council | Phase i oxbow trail project | $30,000 |
| Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress | 2024-2025 economic development & quality of life initiatives | $30,000 |
| American Gothic House Center | American gothic house center educational classroom addition | $30,000 |
| Midwest Little League DBA Ottumwa Little League | Improvement of grounds phase 2 | $30,000 |
| Agency Volunteer Fireman Inc | Critical equipment | $27,500 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Feeding veterans through mobile pantry distribution | $25,000 |
| Eldon Depot Committee Inc | Eldon depot museum roof replacement and foundation repair project | $24,705 |
| Friends of the Blakesburg Public Library | Exterior finishes west end library renovation project | $23,412 |
| American Home Finding Association | Corinthians house windows project | $22,797 |
| Wapello County Rural Fire Dept | Wapello county rural fire scba / equipment | $20,000 |
| Four Oaks Family and Children's Services | Welcome home: opening doors to more kids in need of foster families in ottumwa county | $20,000 |
| Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation | West end ignited year 2 | $20,000 |
| Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation | West end ignited year 2 | $20,000 |
| Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation | West end ignited year 2 | $20,000 |
| Rippling Waters | Housing revitalization and improving accessibility in the west end corridor | $19,500 |
| Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation | West end ignited year 2 | $18,443 |
| South Central Iowa Local Workforce Development | Youth community co-designer pre-apprenticeship program | $17,500 |
| Sparky Claus Inc | Ottumwa technical rescue | $15,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America Inc | Evolve fellows leadership program | $15,000 |
| Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development Area Inc | Empowerher pathways: paving the way to freedom & opportunity with women and girls in wapello county | $15,000 |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc | Animated patient guide: spanish version modules 4 & 5 | $15,000 |
| Indian Hills Community College Development Corporation | Opportunity, innovation & growth: employing expert guidance for ihcc's next strategic plan | $15,000 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Scholarship | $14,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Scholarship | $14,000 |
| St Ambrose University | Scholarship | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Himar Hernandez
- Dr Jill Budde
- Brian McWilliams
- Natalie Bolin
- Sandra Hendred
- Russ Sporer
- Dr Jessica McCullen
- Taren Ferguson
- Jean Dell
- Mark Clark
- Ashley Noreuil
- David Bradford
- Mike Spieler
- Kelly Genners
Questions people ask
Does Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 216 grants, with a typical grant of $1,125.
Who runs Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Himar Hernandez (Chair), Dr Jill Budde (Vice Chair), Brian McWilliams (Treasurer) and Natalie Bolin (Past Chair) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.