Amy's Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amy's Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $921,500. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$921,500
- Assets$226,092
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $670,400 the year before.
80% 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 | $670,400 | 23 | $171,457 |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 60 | $226,092 |
How to apply
Amy's 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 Amy's Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 30 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $921,500 |
| Colorado | 4 | $247,500 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $87,300 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $65,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $50,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifesong for Orphans | General support | $921,500 |
| Hope Academy | General support | $200,000 |
| Urban Skye | General support | $200,000 |
| Barnabas Resources | General support | $150,000 |
| Efca Reachglobal | General support | $95,000 |
| Efca Global Fingerprints | General support | $75,000 |
| True Hope Ministry | General support | $72,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Services | General support | $50,000 |
| Benjamin House Ministries | General support | $50,000 |
| Soul Survivor Outdoor | General support | $50,000 |
| Teach to Transform | General support | $50,000 |
| CHLSS | General support | $44,850 |
| Kenya Children's Fund | General support | $44,500 |
| Identity Mission | General support | $40,000 |
| Step Ahead Thailand | General support | $40,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | General support | $40,000 |
| Global Impact Missions | General support | $37,300 |
| Mobile Hope | General support | $35,000 |
| Ywam Organic | General support | $32,500 |
| Haiti Teen Challenge | General support | $30,000 |
| Serving Paraguay | General support | $30,000 |
| Amistad Worldwide | General support | $25,400 |
| All Peoples Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Buffalo Evangelical Free Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Calvary Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Cedar Heights Baptist Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Cross Culture Community Church | General support | $25,000 |
| First Hmong Baptist Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Gospel Life Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Living Hope Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Sim USA | General support | $25,000 |
| Sacred Portion Children's Outreach | General support | $23,650 |
| Farm Haiti | General support | $20,000 |
| Heart of the City | General support | $20,000 |
| Rosebud House of Prayer | General support | $20,000 |
| Cmda | General support | $17,000 |
| Brittany's Hope | General support | $15,000 |
| Cafo | General support | $15,000 |
| Indo Partners Agency | General support | $15,000 |
| Salem Lutheran Church | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Grosser
- Bob Reis
- Michael Calvert
Questions people ask
Does Amy's Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amy's Legacy Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Amy's Legacy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steve Grosser (President), Bob Reis (Executive Director/Secretary) and Michael Calvert (Treasurer).
What does Amy's Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.