The Legacy Foundation of Southeast
EIN 860186064 Private FoundationTotal Given 2018–2025
$7.4M
524 grants · $930K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$5K
grant size
26%
balanced · 63/245 multi-year
repeat
$73.0M
Assets (2025)
245
Distinct Recipients
About
ARIZONA DOES NOT REQUIRE A COPY OF FORM 990-PF.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
MARGARET HEPBURN
Phone
(520) 335-6015
Deadlines
SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR EACH GRANT AREA CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.LFSAZ.ORG.
How to Apply
GO TO THE LEGACY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEAST ARIZONA'S WEBSITE AT WWW.LFSAZ.ORG. SELECT GRANT INFORMATION AND THEN SELECT APPLY NOW WITHIN THE GRANT CYCLE FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. IF YOUR ORGANIZATION HAS A LEGACY FOUNDATION PROFILE, YOU WILL LOG IN WITH YOUR CREDENTIALS. IF YOUR ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED, CLICK ON CREATE NEW ACCOUNT TO CREATE A PROFILE FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION. ONCE YOU ARE REGISTERED, YOU MAY BEGIN THE LOI PROCESS. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT BECKY.SMYTH@LFSAZ.ORG OR 520-335-6015.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ARIZONA 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS HAVING A CLEAR AND EVIDENT RELATION TO PROMOTING POPULATION HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA. ORGANIZATIONS MUST DEMONSTRATE A NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY REGARDING STAFF, EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNING BOARD AND VOLUNTEERS BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW. ALL GRANTS MUST PROVIDE A DIRECT, CLEAR AND WELL-ARTICULATED BENEFIT TO THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF SOUTHEAST ARIZONA. NO GRANTS MAY BE MADE THAT WILL FUND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OR LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO DOCUMENT THEIR FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE IRS AT THE TIME OF REVIEW.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.7M | $71.2M | $10.1M | 127 |
| 2022 | $2.1M | $59.6M | $5.1M | 120 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $61.2M | $-104K | 116 |
| 2025 | $1.2M | $73.0M | $6.4M | 138 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 524 grants on record
Minimum
$19
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$880K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MG
Michael Groves
4+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
MS
Mark Savage
4+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
MH
Margaret Hepburn
4+ yrs
Chief Executive Officer
AR
Andrea Ruble
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LT
LANA Tompkins-Stutzman
3 yrs
Director
DP
Devyn Thurber MSN MPH Pnp-Bc
Director
IR
Iwona Snyder MSN RN
Director
SR
Sharon Reynolds
3 yrs
Director
MK
Maureen Kappler
4+ yrs
Director
PR
Polly GOSA MSN RN
Director
KF
Kraig Fullen
Director
WC
Wendy Conger
Director
AB
Alexandra Boneo
4+ yrs
Director
BB
Brian Barkdull
2 yrs
Director
RW
Robert White Jr
4+ yrs
Director
MG
Michael Groves
4+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
MS
Mark Savage
4+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
MH
Margaret Hepburn
4+ yrs
Chief Executive Officer
AR
Andrea Ruble
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JD
Joe Delgado
3 yrs
Director
MK
Maureen Kappler
4+ yrs
Director
AB
Alexandra Boneo
4+ yrs
Director
RW
Robert White Jr
4+ yrs
Director
PG
Polly GOSA
3 yrs
Director
DT
Devyn Thurber
3 yrs
Director
SR
Sharon Reynolds
3 yrs
Director
LT
LANA Tompkins-Stutzman
3 yrs
Director
IS
Iwona Snyder
Director
MG
Michael Groves
4+ yrs
Chair, Seated JAN 2021 to Present
Leadership
MS
Mark Savage
4+ yrs
Vice Chair, Seated JAN 2021 to Present
Leadership
MH
Margaret Hepburn
4+ yrs
Chief Executive Officer
AR
Andrea Ruble
4+ yrs
Secretary, Seated July 2021 to Present
Leadership
SR
Sharon Reynolds
3 yrs
Director
RB
Ruth Britton
2 yrs
Director Until April 2022
JD
Joe Delgado
3 yrs
Director
MK
Maureen Kappler
4+ yrs
Director
FG
Frank Gonzalez
2 yrs
Director
AB
Alexandra Boneo
4+ yrs
Director
RW
Robert White Jr
4+ yrs
Director
PG
Polly GOSA
3 yrs
Director
DT
Devyn Thurber
3 yrs
Director
LT
LANA Tompkins-Stutzman
3 yrs
Director
MG
Michael Groves
4+ yrs
Vice Chair/ Chair As of 01/2021
Leadership
BB
Brian Barkdull
2 yrs
Chair Until 12/2020
Leadership
MH
Margaret Hepburn
4+ yrs
Chief Executive Officer
MS
Mark Savage
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DT
Devyn Thurber
3 yrs
Director
PG
Polly GOSA
3 yrs
Director
RW
Robert White Jr
4+ yrs
Director
AR
Andrea Ruble
4+ yrs
Director
AB
Alexandra Boneo
4+ yrs
Director
FG
Frank Gonzalez
2 yrs
Director
MK
Maureen Kappler
4+ yrs
Director
JD
Joe Delgado
3 yrs
Director
RB
Ruth Britton
2 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (524 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise County Sheriff's Office | Bisbee, AZ | $880,394 | COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| La Frontera | Arizona, AZ | $750,778 | COCHISE COUNTY SERVICE EXPANSION | 2022 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $469,000 | OPERATION | 2021 |
| Cochise County Sheriff's Office | Bisbee, AZ | $383,056 | MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM | 2025 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $234,551 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $194,000 | OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Cochise College | Sierra Vista, AZ | $183,354 | COCHISE COLLEGE OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Cochise College | Sierra Vista, AZ | $183,354 | BHS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Health Current | Phoenix, AZ | $150,000 | ADVANCE DIRECTIVES REGISTRY (ADR) FOR ARIZONA | 2021 |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc | Douglas, AZ | $140,000 | CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC. OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc | Douglas, AZ | $140,000 | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING REMODEL | 2022 |
| City of Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista, AZ | $56,050 | PRIORITY DISPATCH PROQA | 2021 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $54,660 | NUTRITION EDUCATION AND ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | 2018 |
| City of Willcox | Willcox, AZ | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT WELLNESS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING | 2021 |
| Easterseals Blake Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $50,000 | CREATING A COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROGRAM FOR THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN COCHISE COUNTY | 2021 |
| Good Neighbors Alliance | Sierra Vista, AZ | $50,000 | OPERATION | 2021 |
| Step Up Bisbeenaco | Bisbee, AZ | $50,000 | SUBN/CITY OF BISBEE WORKFORCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND TEACHERS | 2021 |
| The Be Kind People Project | Phoenix, AZ | $50,000 | OPERATION | 2021 |
| WASA (Willcox Against Substance Abuse) | Willcox, AZ | $50,000 | ELIMINATING BARRIERS | 2021 |
| City of Willcox | Willcox, AZ | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT WELLNESS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING | 2021 |
| Bisbee Vogue Inc | Bisbee, AZ | $50,000 | RECREATION EQUALS RE-CREATION | 2023 |
| Cochise Harm Reduction | Bisbee, AZ | $50,000 | COCHISE COUNTY STREET OUTREACH TEAM | 2023 |
| Winchester Heights Health Organization | Willcox, AZ | $50,000 | SALUD PARA NUESTRA GENTE (HEALTH FOR OUR PEOPLE) | 2023 |
| Cochise Harm Reduction | Bisbee, AZ | $50,000 | COCHISE COUNTY STREET OUTREACH TEAM | 2023 |
| Arizona Border Alliance | Douglas, AZ | $50,000 | DOUGLAS COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION PROJECT | 2025 |
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