The Legacy Donor Foundation

Organization Overview

The Legacy Donor Foundation is located in Metairie, LA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Legacy Donor Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Legacy Donor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Legacy Donor Foundation generated $26.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $211.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT (501(C3)) ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE NEED FOR ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION IN LOUISIANA. LEGACY IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA THAT IS SOLELY DEDICATED TO GROWING THE STATE REGISTRY. SINCE THIS IS OUR ONLY FOCUS WE ARE SUCESSFUL IN EFFECTIVELY GROWING THE REGISTRY THROUGH OUR STATE WIDE EDUCATIONAL AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GENERAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGNTHE FOUNDATION'S PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN EDUCATES ALL LOUISIANA CITIZENS ABOUT THE CRITICAL NEED FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS THROUGH PAID MEDIA (BILLBOARDS, RADIO AND TV) AND GRASS ROOTS EFFORTS SUCH AS PARTICIPATING IN HEALTH FAIRS, WORKPLACE PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND MESSAGE MARKETING. THIS CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO REGISTER AS ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONORS AND SHARE THIS DECISION WITH THEIR FAMILY.IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE THE VITAL LINK BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE ORGAN TISSUE DONOR REGISTRY, THE FOUDNATION'S OMV EDUCATION PROGRAM TRAINS ALL DMV STAFF ON ORGAN DONATION FACTS, MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT ALL CUSTOMERS ARE ASKED "WOULD YOU LIKE TO REGISTER AS AN ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONOR?"THE FOUNDATION TRAINS VOLUNTEERS ON THE FACTS ABOUT ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION IN ORDER TO HELP THEM PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION WHILE WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF DONATE LIFE LOUISIANA, A COLLABORATION OF ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSION IS TO CREATE TRUST, SAVE AND ENHANCE LIVES AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE DONOR REGISTRY THROUGH EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND LEADERSHIP. DONATE LIFE LOUISIANA IS NOW THE BRAND USED FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.


YOUTH EDUCATIONTHE FOUNDATION'S MULTIFACETED YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIM TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ORGAN FUNCTION AND HEALTH, AND PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION TO ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS. THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING A VIDEO AND CLASSROOM TOOLKIT ON DONATION TO ALL DRIVERS' EDUCATION CLASSES. THIS CURRICULUM WILL PROVIDE NEW DRIVERS WITH THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION WHEN ASKED ABOUT THEIR WISHES TO REGISTER AS DONORS WHEN GETTING THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT.ALL OF THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE YOUTH SO THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION REGARDING BODY AND HEALTH DONATION.


LIVING DONOR INITIATIVE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leigh Ellen Puckett
Chairman
$0
Leigh Whitman
Director
$0
Elise Ryan
Treasurer
$0
Patrick Browne
Board Member
$0
Rev Dr Willie Gable Jr
Board Member
$0
Alyssa Fletchinger Higgins
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$25,792
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$25,792
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $80
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $26,483

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Legacy Donor Foundation has recieved totaling $12,037.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldring Family Foundation

Metairie, LA

PURPOSE: HEALTH

$5,000
Almar Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$5,000
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MEF

$1,200
Steeg Family Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: TO EFFECT EXEMPT PURPOSE

$500
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MG

$250
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$87
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