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The Legacy Donor Foundation

EIN 72-1454097 · Metairie, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION IS TO SAVE AND ENHANCE LIVES BY INSPIRING LOUISIANA RESIDENTS TO REGISTER AS ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONORS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$128,010
Spending
$188,596
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$70,000, executive director

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $118,856 spent. 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.
  2. 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.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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