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Legacy Ministries Inc

EIN 27-4421717 · Wichita, KS

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEGACY MINISTRIES INC IS THE FOUNDER AND OPERATOR OF THE LEGACYWORKS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. LEGACYWORKS IS EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$417,531
Spending
$504,710
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
35

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $32,503 spent. THE PURPOSE OF COFFEEWORKS IS ANOTHER AVENUE TO ENCOURANGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR THE AT RISK YOUTH. COFFEEWORKS PROVIDES THE YOUTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO ROAST COFFEE BEANS, HOW TO BECOME A BARISTA AND HOW TO MARKET THE PRODUCT THROUGH ONLINE RETAIL SALES AND MOBILE CART, ETC.
  2. $31,719 spent. GARDENWORKS IS ONE OF THE ENTERPRISES OFFERED BY LEGACYWORKS FOR THE AT RISK YOUTH. GARDENWORKS GROWS FRESH PRODUCE AND IS MADE AVAILABLE TO NUTRITIONALLY DEPRIVED AREAS.
  3. $27,448 spent. POTTERYWORKS IS ONE OF THE ENTERPRISES OFFERED BY LEGACYWORKS FOR AT RISK YOUTH. POTTERYWORKS PROVIDES THE YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT MARKETING AND ONLINE SELLING AS WELL AS THE PRODUCTION OF POTTERY PRODUCTS FOR RESALE.
  4. $307,340 spent. GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES WERE USED FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED ON ITEMS 4A,4B AND 4C.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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