The Legett Foundation
Accepts applications
The Legett Foundation is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.6 million in 136 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.6 million
- Number of grants136
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$288 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13.0 million the year before.
46% 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 | $13.0 million | 117 | $251 million |
| 2024 | $12.6 million | 136 | $288 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elyse Lewis PO Box 176, Abilene, TX 79604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 673-6429 |
| What to submit | All applications should be written |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be tax exempt entities |
What The Legett Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 136 | $12.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Abilene | To support abilene heritage square project | $2.5 million |
| Amarillo Area Foundation | Panhandle gives amplification fund | $2.1 million |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation | Capital project | $1.7 million |
| Hardin-Simmons University | School of nursing | $1.0 million |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | Nk cell therapy melanoma research | $1.0 million |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | A foundation for the future | $600,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Medical school endowment | $449,444 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Distinguished alumni event | $310,000 |
| Abilene Restoration Ministries | Dormitory project | $250,000 |
| Abilene Improvement Corporation | Downtown abilene hotel project | $237,500 |
| United Way of Abilene | Winter light fest | $185,000 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance | Storybook garden expansion | $150,000 |
| BCFS Health and Human Services | Operating support for our house | $150,000 |
| The Global Orphan Project | Care portal program in taylor county | $150,000 |
| Angelo State University Foundation | Cyberspace and ai center of excellence | $125,000 |
| Communio Foundation | National strategy to save the family | $100,000 |
| Heal the City Free Clinic | Operations | $100,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Operations | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane helene disaster response | $50,000 |
| United States Golf Association | Us national development program | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Capital project and operations | $41,667 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Operations | $35,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Operations | $33,000 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | West texas homeless network | $32,000 |
| Amarillo Symphony | Kinder c+h64oncerts | $30,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | Louden memorial | $30,000 |
| Hoover Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Vfd operations | $30,000 |
| St Matthew's Episcopal Church | Organ music program | $28,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Operations | $26,000 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance | Hearts for the arts | $25,000 |
| Abilene Hope Haven Inc | 1:1 challenge to provide funds for building repairs/updates | $25,000 |
| American Private Radio | Our american stories | $25,000 |
| City of Clarendon | Clarendon vfd | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | Region 14 pace collaborative | $25,000 |
| Grace Museum | Art vault renovation | $25,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Operations | $25,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Texas initiatives | $25,000 |
| Miami-Roberts County Volunteer Fire Department | Vfd operations | $25,000 |
| Sharing Is Caring | Lonestar angel project | $25,000 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation | Miller hall of fame honorarium | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kade L Matthews
- Joseph Edwin Canon
- Watt R Matthews
- Jeff Blanks
- Margaret M Frederick
- John A Matthews Jr
- Aaron Miller
- Elyse Lewis
- Brenda Casselberry
Questions people ask
Does The Legett Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Legett Foundation give?
$12.6 million in tax year 2024, across 136 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Legett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kade L Matthews (Dir/Ceo/President), Joseph Edwin Canon (Executive Vice President/Director), Watt R Matthews (Sr Vice Pres - Investments) and Jeff Blanks (Sr Vice Pres/Operations Officer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Legett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and arts and culture.