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.
Form
990
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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leigh Ellen Puckett Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Leigh Whitman Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Elise Ryan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Patrick Browne Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Rev Dr Willie Gable Jr Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Alyssa Fletchinger Higgins Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,386 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,535 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,064 |
Payroll taxes | $5,472 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,915 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,720 |
Advertising and promotion | $81,284 |
Office expenses | $4,414 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,035 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,598 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $211,929 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,833 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $93,959 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,000 |
Total assets | $202,792 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $962 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $962 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $197,445 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,385 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $202,792 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Legacy Donor Foundation has recieved totaling $12,037.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Dallas Safety Net Support Corporation Dallas, TX | $4,237,418 | $77,320,079 |
Baylor Health Care System Foundation Dallas, TX | $467,606,696 | $53,895,442 |
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Harlingen, TX | $0 | $14,611,699 |
Scott & White Healthcare Foundation Dallas, TX | $180,193,020 | $21,935,084 |
Arkansas Childrens Foundation Little Rock, AR | $506,772,026 | $131,995,512 |
Parkland Foundation Dallas, TX | $33,444,460 | $13,500,351 |
Service Organization Of West Texas Lubbock, TX | $5,121,013 | $34,116,790 |
Service Organization Of North Texas Lubbock, TX | $2,347,817 | $21,268,111 |
Swla Center For Health Services Lake Charles, LA | $23,169,398 | $25,064,227 |
Service Organization Of The Piney Woods Lubbock, TX | $125,455 | $15,876,016 |
Cyberspace Innovation Center Incoporated Bossier City, LA | $14,331,496 | $17,560,867 |
Jackson Medical Mall Foundation Jackson, MS | $71,929,966 | $14,671,190 |