Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Asheville, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $996,430 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $996,430 | 40 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 27 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
Victoria Garrett 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 Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 15 | $984,700 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $43,900 |
| Virginia | 1 | $28,000 |
| California | 1 | $18,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Home for Children Black Mountain Home for Children | Charitable | $700,000 |
| Abccm Abccm | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Inc Eagle Ranch Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Skyland United Methodist Church Skyland United Methodist Church | Charitable | $41,500 |
| Parson of the Hills Foundation Parson of the Hills Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Camper's Care Camper's Care | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Western Carolina Rescue Ministires Western Carolina Rescue Ministries | Purpose | $20,000 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Core Community Organized Relief | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Asheville Dream Center Asheville Dream Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Manna Food Bank | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Safelight Inc Safelight Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Northeast Presbytrian Church North East Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Equality Florida Institute Equality Florida Institute | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Asheville Meals on Wheels of Asheville | Charitable | $10,000 |
| James B Sanderlin Family Center James B Sanderlin Family Center | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Haywood Street Congregation Haywood Street Congregation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Metropolitan Charities Metropolitan Charities | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Babycycle Diaper Bank Babycycle Diaper Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beyond Beyond | Charitable | $5,000 |
| East-West Ministires Intl East-West Ministries Intl | Account | $5,000 |
| Helpmate Inc Helpmate Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mountain Area Pregnancy Services Mountain Area Pregnancy Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christ Methodist Church Inc Christ Methodist Church Inc | Charitable | $1,900 |
| Changed Choices Changes Choices | Charitable | $700 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Purpose | $700 |
| Formation Life Ministries Formation Life Ministries | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Victoria Garrett Kaneklides
- Norman Paul Kaneklides
Questions people ask
Does Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Victoria Garrett Kaneklides (Director) and Norman Paul Kaneklides (Director).
What does Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and human services.