Christian Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christian Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,557 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $25,778 and the largest $49,557. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,557
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$25,778
- Largest grant$49,557
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,696 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,300 | 6 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $7,696 | 3 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $51,557 | 2 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
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.
What Christian Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $49,557 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Life Community | Support of missions. | $49,557 |
| Yale Center for Faith and Culture | Support outstanding research and scholarship, education, preservation, and practice | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen K Cottingham
- Sharon A Conley Cottingham
- Mark A Young
- James A Christoferson
Questions people ask
Does Christian Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christian Legacy Foundation give?
$51,557 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $25,778.
Who runs Christian Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen K Cottingham (President/Director), Sharon A Conley Cottingham (Vice President/Director), Mark A Young (Treasurer/Director) and James A Christoferson (Secretary/Director).
What does Christian Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.