Legacy Family Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Legacy Family Center connects West African refugee and immigrant families to a variety of social services. Provided services include housing, early childhood education, transportation, food, cash assistance, mental and physical health and wellness resources, job search resources and immigration services.
- Income
- $227,683
- Spending
- $250,058
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- -0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 95%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $103,378, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 205% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $110,897 spent. Legacy Family Centers Youth Violence Prevention Program supported 20 West African youth ages 1017 in navigating identity, mental health, and community belonging through experiential learning, financial literacy, self-care practices, safety workshops, and peer bonding activities. Participants received monthly stipends, promoting consistent engagement and 100 retention since launch. The program strengthened resilience at home, school, and in peer settings, with youth reporting greater confidence, connection, and ability to navigate cultural intersections and personal challenges.
- $100,356 spent. 1099Legacy Family Centers Lets Read Together program engaged youth ages 1017 as literacy mentors for their younger siblings ages 59, fostering early reading skills, vocabulary development, and a love of books through sessions held at home, in libraries, and in the community. In 2024, stipends were provided to youth mentors, and the program served 45 children in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. Parents reported the sibling-centered design reduced barriers and strengthened family bonds, while youth mentors gained confidence and pride in supporting their siblings literacy growth.
- $782 spent. Legacy Family Centers Youth & Childrens Book Distribution Program provided 600 children and youth (birth to age 17) with culturally relevant literature to build home libraries and foster a love of reading. Partnering with West African churches, mosques, and community organizations, as well as offering direct home delivery, LFC expanded access to books across schools, community centers, and homes. Families expressed gratitude for the accessibility and cultural resonance of the books, with many children creating their own home reading spaces.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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