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The Christian Legacy Foundation

Preselected recipients only Massillon, Ohio · EIN 341881154

The Christian Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Massillon, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $27,750 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$23,4004$139,883
2024$27,7505$151,642
2025$13,5007$155,848

How to apply

The Christian 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Christian Legacy Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio6$13,250
Illinois1$250

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Chapel of North Canton
North Canton, OH
Contribution$7,250
Caring and Serving Together
Canton, OH
Contribution$2,500
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Stow, OH
Contribution$1,500
Individual
OH
Contribution$1,000
Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank
Canton, OH
Contribution$500
Refuge of Hope Ministries
Canton, OH
Contribution$500
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
Contribution$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Christian Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Christian Legacy Foundation give?

$13,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Christian Legacy Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Mary Nuzum (Trustee), Gerald Nuzum (Trustee), Jason Nuzum (Trustee) and Lisa Hartman (Trustee).

What does The Christian Legacy Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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