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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1216038

LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221

Financials

$5082022$1.9M$1.3M2023$12.8M$7.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$12,758,168$7,925,502$4,832,666$6,534,037$1,100,147$5,433,890
August 31, 2024990$1,932,433$1,330,702$601,731$634,814$33,589$601,225
August 31, 2023990-EZ–$508–$9,437$9,945-$508
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,654,202
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$25,771
Other revenue
$78,195

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,042,606
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$41,705
Accounting fees
$32,275
Travel
$173,505
Depreciation
$4,871
Program services (functional)
$6,275,948
Management and general (functional)
$1,499,523
Fundraising (functional)
$150,031

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$634,814
Total assets, end of year
$6,534,037
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,100,147
Net assets, end of year
$5,433,890
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,865
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,667,986
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,765,904
Gross receipts
$12,758,168
Employees
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KANNAN ARASARATNAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GERRY CONNELLYCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREA FARRISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR BRENDA MANUELCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
ART MCCOY PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MIRANDA TOLLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT BAKERCAO
Officer
2$0
HEATHER HARKNESSCOO
Officer
2$0
SERENA ZHANGCFO
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KANNAN ARASARATNAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GERRY CONNELLYCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREA FARRISTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR BRENDA MANUELCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
ART MCCOY PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MIRANDA TOLLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT BAKERCAO
Officer
2$0
HEATHER HARKNESSCOO
Officer
2$0
YVONNE MAZURAKBOARD SECRET
Officer
2$0
SERENA ZHANGCFO
Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR BRENDA MANUELCO-CHAIR2$0
GERRY CONNELLYCO-CHAIR2$0
LEYSA CERSWELLDIRECTOR2$0
JAMES SMITHDIRECTOR2$0
ART MCCOY PHDDIRECTOR2$0
ANDREA FARRISTREASURER2$0
STANLEY HAINSWORTHDIRECTOR2$0
MIRANDA TOLLMANDIRECTOR2$0
HEATHER HARKNESSCOO2$0
SCOTT BAKERCAO2$0
SERENA ZHANGCFO2$0
YVONNE MAZURAKBOARD SECRET2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6500 MAIN ST STE 5, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5854
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER HARKNESS, 6500 MAIN STREET SUITE 5, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221
Signed the 990
HEATHER HARKNESS, COO
Phone
(877) 528-4307
Return prepared by
THE ZLC GROUP CPAS LLC

Mission

LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION, INSPIRED BY THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., WILL FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND CONDUCT PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE LIVE CONSTRUCTIVE AND IMPACTFUL LIVES OF LEGACY AND SERVICE BY ENGAGING STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN PROGRAMS AIMED AT GENERATING PEACE, HOPE, AND POSITIVE CHANGE WITHIN SOCIETY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE REALIZE THE DREAM INIATIVE SEEKS TO INSPIRE GENERATIONAL CHANGE AND TRACK 100 MILLION HOURS OF SERVICE BY 2029, MARKING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. KINGS BIRTH. BY UNITING AMERICANS THROUGH SERVICE, THE INITIATIVE FOSTERS CONNECTION, BUILDS A CULTURE OF EMPATHY, AND DRIVES COLLECTIVE ACTION TO ACHIEVE THIS HISTORIC MILESTONE.
    Expenses $2,765,145 · grants $1,200,000
  • THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS PY PARTERNING WITH COMMUNITIES IN ECUADOR, KENYA, GHANA AND OTHER COUNTRIES TO CARRYOUT ITS HOLISTIC AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THE MODEL WORKS TO CREATE LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, WATER, FOOD SECURITY, AND ALTERNATIVE INCOME PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $2,693,576 · grants $2,192,606
  • OTHER PROGRAMS
    Expenses $817,227 · grants $650,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-1216038
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,534,037
Income (IRS master file)
$12,758,168

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$12,758,168$7,925,502$6,534,037XML
990August 2024$1,932,433$1,330,702$634,814IRS
990-EZAugust 2023$0$508$9,437XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-1216038).

Questions about LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION is 92-1216038.
Is LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names HEATHER HARKNESS.
Who are the officers and directors of LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEGACY PLUS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,758,168, expenses of $7,925,502 and total assets of $6,534,037 at year end.

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