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Legacy Inc

EIN 63-1078376 · Montgomery, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEGACY'S MISSION IS "TO BE A LEADER IN PROVIDING SCIENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING WHILE CULTIVATING A LEGACY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN ALABMA FOR GENERATIONS TO COME."

Income
$395,523
Spending
$396,100
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
28.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
3

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 88% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $153,547 spent. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS FOR USE IN SCHOOL GRADES K-12 INCLUDING TEACHER TRAINING. FOCUS IS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND WATER SOURCES.
  2. $74,151 spent. MARKETING PUBLICATIONS DISTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLIC: DROPS AND WATTS - TIPS ON HOW TO CONSERVE WATER AND ENERGY HELPING YOURSELF TO A HEALTHY HOME - TIPS ON INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SMART DRIVING GUIDE - TIPS ON MAKING VEHICLES MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY EARTH SAVER WHEEL - TIPS ON PRESERVING THE EARTH AND ITS NATURAL RESOURCES ENERGY CONSERVATION WHEEL - TIPS ON CONSERVING ENERGY RESPONSIBLE GARDENING WHEEL - TIPS ON MAKING YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN MORE WATER WHEEL - GUIDE TO HOME WATER CONSERVATION POSTERS - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION POSTERS SERIES RECYCLING AND EDUCATIONAL COLORING ACTIVITY BOOK
  3. $62,243 spent. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANTS - GRANTS AWARDED TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN ALABAMA. GRANT PROGRAM UP TO 2,500 PER GRANT.
  4. $5,161 spent. HIGHER EDUCATION - LEGACY'S 6 - 8 WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.
  5. HIGHER EDUCATION - LEGACY'S 6 - 8 WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.

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 2024.

    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 March 1993.

    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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