Legacy, a Regional Community Foundation

What Legacy, a Regional Community Foundation does

Legacy Regional Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation incorporated in September 1996 and headquartered in Winfield, Kansas, with a secondary mailing address in Arkansas City. The foundation serves Cowley County and the surrounding five-county South Central Kansas region (Cowley, Chautauqua, Elk, Montgomery, and Sumner counties), operating a unified philanthropic platform structured around three functions: GIVE, GROW, and GRANT. It accepts a wide variety of donated assets including cash, stocks, land, life insurance, and bequests, pools them into over 160 active endowed funds, and leverages investment buying power to generate perpetual income that funds community grants and scholarships. The organization manages grant distributions, scholarship administration across eight regional high schools, donor-advised and field-of-interest funds, and endowment management.

The foundation's product surface includes core services (Grant Management and Distribution, Scholarship Administration, Donor-Advised and Field-of-Interest Funds, Endowment Management) and a portfolio of specialized programs including the Power of the Purse women's giving circle (established 2007), the Great Give annual matching campaign, the Nonprofit Leadership Cohort, the South Central Child Care Circle, and the Cowley ACTS community initiative. Technology infrastructure is built on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Akoya Go's godonate.akoyago.com for online donations, goapply2.akoyago.com for scholarship and grant applications via the GOapply system, and Network for Good for donation processing. No public API, SDK, or developer documentation exists. The foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors and operated by a lean staff of approximately 5 employees, with leadership consisting of CEO Yazmin Wood and Operations Director Kathy Graeff.

Revenue mechanics are nonprofit-specific: donor contributions are the primary inflow ($6.9 million in 2025), permanently invested in endowed funds that generate investment income, with only the income distributed as grants and scholarships ($2.3 million awarded in 2025; $2.38 million in 2024). The organization also administers grants and scholarships on behalf of other funders, operates as a fiscal agent (e.g., for Cowley County's CARES Act program), and accepts complex planned-giving instruments. Customer segments span individual donors and philanthropists, 160+ nonprofit grantees, students and families across 8 high schools, community leaders, and child care providers. The foundation holds a minority affiliate relationship with Belle Plaine Community Foundation and has no parent company.

Name

Legacy, a Regional Community Foundation

Legal name

Legacy Regional Community Foundation

Website

https://legacyregionalfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Legacy Regional Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) community foundation serving Cowley County and the surrounding five-county region in Kansas, managing over 160 endowed funds, $17.6 million in assets, grant distributions, scholarship programs across eight high schools, and donor-advised giving vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Endowment management
• Grant administration
• Scholarship administration
• Charitable giving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Winfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions: The foundation receives charitable donations from individuals, families, and organizations. In 2025, donors generously gave over $6.9 million. The foundation pools these contributions into endowed funds that generate ongoing support for community causes.
2. Investment Income: Endowed funds are permanently invested; only the investment income is distributed as grants and scholarships. Legacy leverages 'buying power' through pooled investments to maximize the impact of each gift.
3. Grant and Scholarship Administration Services: Legacy administers scholarships and grants for donors and organizations, facilitating charitable giving while providing administrative support to nonprofit organizations in Cowley County.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Legacy Regional Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation that pools charitable donations from individuals, families, and organizations into endowed funds, invests those funds to generate income, and distributes grants and scholarships to support community causes in Cowley County, Kansas. The foundation operates through three core functions: GIVE (accepting donations and establishing donor-advised funds), GROW (managing and investing pooled endowments), and GRANT (distributing investment earnings to nonprofits and scholarships to students across eight regional high schools).

Product overview

Legacy Foundation operates as a regional community foundation offering a unified platform of philanthropic services centered on three core functions: GIVE (accepting donations and establishing donor funds), GROW (managing and investing pooled resources for long-term sustainability), and GRANT (distributing funds to community causes). The organization provides grant management and distribution services, scholarship administration across eight regional high schools, donor-advised and field-of-interest funds, and endowment management. Supporting programs include the Nonprofit Leadership Cohort for nonprofit capacity building, the Child Care Zone initiative for early childhood support, and Cowley ACTS for community development. Specialized fund programs include Power of the Purse (women's giving circle), the ACE Fund for Arkansas City schools, and the annual Great Give matching event. Technology platforms used for service delivery include GOapply for applications and an online donation portal, all built on third-party infrastructure without documented public APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grant Management and Distribution Legacy accepts grant applications on an open basis, reviewing them monthly through its Grants Committee. The foundation distributes grants from foundation investment earnings to charitable causes in Cowley County, supporting nonprofit organizations, service organizations, public agencies, and community groups.
• Scholarship Administration Legacy administers scholarship funds at eight regional high schools and for college students with Cowley County roots. Students apply through the GOapply online portal by March 1st annually, receiving awards for higher education pursuits.
• Donor-Advised and Field-of-Interest Funds Donors can establish endowed funds that provide permanent support to organizations and projects. Legacy accepts various assets including cash, stocks, land, life insurance, and bequests, facilitating complex forms of giving with maximum tax advantages.
• Endowment Management Legacy pools resources and leverages investment 'buying power' to earn investment income, enabling gifts to make greater impact than one-time donations. Endowed funds grow in perpetuity while annual distributions support designated causes.
• Nonprofit Leadership Cohort (NPLC) A capacity-building program for Cowley County nonprofits created in partnership with Power of the Purse. Equips local leaders with tools for strategic goals, grant readiness, and organizational effectiveness through six sessions annually.
• South Central Child Care Circle (SCCCC) Regional initiative supporting childcare efforts in Cowley County and surrounding five-county region (Cowley, Chautauqua, Elk, Montgomery, Sumner counties). Includes grant coordination and professional development through the Cowley County Early Childhood Collaborative.
• Power of the Purse (POP) Women's giving circle combining membership contributions to award grants benefiting women and children in Cowley County. Members contribute minimum $400 annually ($200 for those 40 and under). Total giving impact of $251,008 since inception.
• Arkansas City Schools Enhancement (ACE) Fund

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2025, donors gave $6.9M, assets grew to $17.6M, and $2.3M was awarded in grants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cowley County Early Childhood Collaborative (CCECC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Established by Legacy in July 2025 to formalize the childcare initiative of Cowley ACTS. Founding board members include Wayne Hamilton, Bonnie Niles, Tabatha Rosproy, Tara Taylor, and Emiliee Wilke. Collaborates with area partners on early childhood initiatives.
• Cowley Cares CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Created to assist single mothers actively working to improve their lives and their children's lives. The fund encourages participants to be self-sufficient and productive members of the community. Eagle Nest, Inc. administers the fund in cooperation with other local agencies.
• Cowley CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Cowley College hosts the annual South Central Child Care Conference for early learning leaders to gather for professional development and networking, offering 6 clock hours of continuing education credit.
• Cowley County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Cowley County Commissioners approved Legacy Foundation's management of CARES Act funding to facilitate cooperation among nonprofits for the benefit of households impacted by COVID-19. Legacy acts as liaison, system builder, and partnership facilitator for the program.
• Power of the Purse (POP)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2007Power of the Purse is a women's giving circle established with Legacy in 2007. POP combines membership contributions to form a fund from which grants are awarded to benefit women and children. Since inception, POP has given over $251,008 in grants and scholarships. Membership requires $400/year contribution, or $200 for women 40 and under.
• Kansas Leadership CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership Cowley County uses curriculum materials and principles developed by the Kansas Leadership Center to train individuals in civic leadership principles through retreats and day-long sessions.
• RISE CowleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegacy provides a link to the RISE Cowley Resource Directory, a dynamic listing of assistance resources available in Cowley County.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kansas Health Foundation: Major statewide health-focused foundation that has funded Leadership Cowley County and other Legacy programs. A larger, specialized incumbent that provides both funding and strategic alignment in the same geography.
• Patterson Family Foundation: Kansas-based family foundation focused on healthcare, education, and economic opportunity in rural communities. Functions as both a strategic partner (Great Give match) and a broader incumbent funder in Legacy's target geography.

Direct peers

• Greater Kansas City Community Foundation: Major regional community foundation serving the Kansas City metro area with donor-advised funds, scholarships, and grantmaking. Closest large-scale analog in Kansas/Missouri for endowment management and community grant distribution.
• Wichita Community Foundation: Another Kansas-based community foundation pooling endowed funds and distributing grants to local nonprofits. Comparable mission, structure, and donor-advised fund model, though operating in a larger metro market.
• Topeka Community Foundation: Community foundation serving Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas, with similar endowment, grantmaking, and scholarship services. Comparable scale and operating model within the same state regulatory environment.

Regional players

• Greater Manhattan Community Foundation: Community foundation serving the Manhattan, Kansas area with endowment management, scholarships, and grantmaking. Comparable rural-Kansas footprint and donor services model, though serving a different geographic catchment.
• Heartland Foundation: Community foundation serving the Nebraska Heartland region with comparable endowment, scholarship, and grantmaking services. Operates in a similar rural Midwest context with overlapping donor and grantee profiles.
• Salina Community Foundation: Community foundation serving Salina and Saline County, Kansas, with endowed funds, scholarships, and grants. Closely comparable in scale, rural-midwest context, and service offerings to Legacy Foundation.
• Hutchinson Community Foundation: Community foundation serving Reno County and the greater Hutchinson, Kansas area with comparable endowment and grantmaking services. Operates in a similar small-city Kansas context with overlapping donor profiles.
• Community Foundation of the Ozarks: Regional community foundation serving southern Missouri and northern Arkansas with endowment management, scholarships, and grantmaking. Similar small-city rural base and donor-advised fund model, but in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LegacyFoundati4
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/legacy-a-regional-community-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/legacycommfoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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