Legacy Foundation is a permanent philanthropic endowment for Lake County. Founded in 1992 by a group of community leaders who believed that a such an endowment would better our community, Legacy Foundation receives contributions from individuals, families, businesses, foundations and other organizations eager to make a difference in the future of Lake County.
These contributions are organized into various “funds” that are designated for a variety of purposes and are invested according to the foundation’s investment policy. These funds, including the Lake County Community Fund, constitute the Legacy Foundation assets, a permanent pool of funds invested for the future of our community. The earnings from this investment pool are used to support local nonprofit organizations through grants.
Legacy Foundation’s purpose is to promote philanthropy and provide stewardship and leadership to enhance the use of community resources to meet the needs of our citizens.
Legacy Foundation has grown at a rate of more than $1 million per year through the contributions, large and small, of people who wish to make a difference.
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