Amy's Legacy Foundation concentrates its giving on evangelical Christian international relief and mission work, with a strong emphasis on orphan care, maternal/child programs, and faith-based church-planting or outreach. Grants are often directed to organizations operating in East Africa (notably Kenya) and to U.S.-based evangelical networks and schools. The foundation favors program and project support for Christian ministry partners rather than broad secular causes.
AMY'S LEGACY FOUNDATION is based in Plymouth, MN. It gave $5,182,745 in annual grants, with total assets of $226,092 on the latest 990 year on file, 2025. Its giving concentrates on evangelical Christian international relief and mission work, with repeated support for orphan care, maternal and child programs, church-planting, and faith-based education. Recent large grants show that pattern clearly. In 2025, AMY'S LEGACY FOUNDATION gave $921,500 to "LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS" for general support, $200,000 to "HOPE ACADEMY" for general support, and $150,000 to "BARNABAS RESOURCES" for general support. Other major awards included $95,000 to "EFCA REACHGLOBAL," $75,000 to "EFCA GLOBAL FINGERPRINTS," and $80,000 to "KENYA CHILDERN'S FUND INC" in 2024. The foundation’s recent grants also include organizations working in Kenya, such as "MERCY HOUSE GLOBAL" and "KENYA CHILDREN'S FUND," alongside U.S.-based evangelical ministries and schools. Typical grants range from $10,000 at the 25th percentile to $50,000 at the 75th percentile, indicating a mix of mid-sized and larger project or operating awards. The recipient list is entirely U.S.-based in the recent grants provided.
Recent grantmaking spans adoption services and child welfare-related support, evangelical mission and outreach work, and Christian education. Notable grants include "$921,500" to "LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS" for general support, which aligns with orphan care and adoption-related services, and "$200,000" to "HOPE ACADEMY" for general support, reflecting support for a Christian school. The foundation also gave "$95,000" to "EFCA REACHGLOBAL" and "$75,000" to "EFCA GLOBAL FINGERPRINTS," both tied to evangelical outreach and mission activity. Additional grants such as "$100,000" to "MERCY HOUSE GLOBAL" and "$80,000" to "KENYA CHILDREN'S FUND" indicate support for Kenya-focused maternal and child programs.
AMY'S LEGACY FOUNDATION makes program and general support grants, with repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years. Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants range from $40,000 to $921,500, with several six-figure awards to long-term partners. The foundation funds organizations rather than individuals, and the recent grants provided are all for U.S.-based recipients. Its giving is national in scope.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Concentrated giving: a few large gifts account for the majority of dollars, with repeat multi-year or repeat grants to key faith-based partners. Mix of very large flagship grants (six-figure) and several mid-sized grants, primarily to religiously affiliated international and U.S. organizations.
Notable grantees: Lifesong for Orphans, Mercy House Global, Hope Academy, EFCA ReachGlobal, Kenya Children's Fund
AMY'S LEGACY FOUNDATION is headquartered in Plymouth, MN, and 37% of its grants go to recipients in Minnesota. The state where it gives most often is AZ. Other states appearing in recent grants include IL, CO, TN, TX, ND, FL, NC, CA, SC, KY, and VA. The recent recipient country distribution is entirely U.S., with 117 grants, or 100.0%, going to U.S. recipients.
The provided data does not state whether AMY'S LEGACY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited applications. Recent grants show support for organizations such as "LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS," "HOPE ACADEMY," and "EFCA REACHGLOBAL," but no application process is listed.
AMY'S LEGACY FOUNDATION typically funds evangelical Christian international relief and mission work, orphan care, maternal and child programs, church-planting, and Christian education. Recent grants include general support to "LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS," "MERCY HOUSE GLOBAL," and "HOPE ACADEMY."
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $921,500 to "LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS" and $200,000 to "HOPE ACADEMY."
AMY'S LEGACY FOUNDATION is headquartered in Plymouth, MN, but it gives most often in AZ. Minnesota recipients account for 37% of its grants. The recent grant list provided is entirely U.S.-based, with 117 grants to U.S. recipients.
Recent grants include "LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS," "HOPE ACADEMY," "BARNABAS RESOURCES," "EFCA REACHGLOBAL," "MERCY HOUSE GLOBAL," "KENYA CHILDREN'S FUND INC," "EFCA GLOBAL FINGERPRINTS," and "CHURCH OF GOD WORLD MISSIONS." Amounts range from $40,000 to $921,500 in the grants listed.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS | GRIDLEY, IL | $921,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOPE ACADEMY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| URBAN SKYE | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BARNABAS RESOURCES | PLYMOUTH, MN | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EFCA REACHGLOBAL | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $95,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EFCA GLOBAL FINGERPRINTS | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRUE HOPE MINISTRY | ST MICHAEL, MN | $72,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TEACH TO TRANSFORM | LOUISVILLE, KY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALLEGRO ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BENJAMIN HOUSE MINISTRIES | MOORE, SC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUL SURVIVOR OUTDOOR | CARLSBAD, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHLSS | ST PAUL, MN | $44,850 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KENYA CHILDREN'S FUND | EDINA, MN | $44,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STEP AHEAD THAILAND | SUFFOLK, VA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IDENTITY MISSION | CHERRYVILLE, NC | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GLOBAL IMPACT MISSIONS | LEXINGTON, KY | $37,300 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOBILE HOPE | CORCORAN, MN | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YWAM ORGANIC | MANITOU SPRINGS, CO | $32,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HAITI TEEN CHALLENGE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SERVING PARAGUAY | BROKEN ARROW, MN | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMISTAD WORLDWIDE | MOORHEAD, MN | $25,400 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CROSS CULTURE COMMUNITY CHURCH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALL PEOPLES CHURCH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIVING HOPE CHURCH | CHAMPLIN, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BUFFALO EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH | ELIZABETHTOWN, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALVARY CHURCH | NEW PRAGUE, VT | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CEDAR HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH | CEDAR FALLS, IA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRST HMONG BAPTIST CHURCH | COON RAPIDS, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GOSPEL LIFE CHURCH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SIM USA | CHARLOTTE, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SACRED PORTION CHILDREN'S OUTREACH | BOZEMAN, MT | $23,650 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEART OF THE CITY | ANOKA, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROSEBUD HOUSE OF PRAYER | MISSION, SD | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FARM HAITI | LAKEVILLE, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CMDA | BIRSTOL, TN | $17,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INDO PARTNERS AGENCY | GILBERT, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH | GREENFIELD, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAFO | NEW PRAGUE, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRITTANY'S HOPE | GREENFIELD, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TCMBA | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $13,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TWIN CITIES HMONG BAPTIST CHURCH | ROSEVILLE, MN | $11,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NOBLE FILM HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $11,100 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUR SERVANT IN CHRIST MINISTRIES | MELBOURNE BEACH, FL | $10,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALL GOD'S CHILDREN | BLOOMINGTON, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WIDE HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN | CLAYMONT, DE | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHOW HOPE | FRANKLIN, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VOICE OF THE MARTYRS | BARTLESVILLE, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIFE CHURCH | BAYFIELD, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MADISON ADOPTION ASSOCIATES | CLAYMONT, DE | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS
$921,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HOPE ACADEMY
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
URBAN SKYE
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BARNABAS RESOURCES
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EFCA REACHGLOBAL
$95,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EFCA GLOBAL FINGERPRINTS
$75,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TRUE HOPE MINISTRY
GENERAL SUPPORT
TEACH TO TRANSFORM
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ALLEGRO ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BENJAMIN HOUSE MINISTRIES
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUL SURVIVOR OUTDOOR
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHLSS
$44,850GENERAL SUPPORT
KENYA CHILDREN'S FUND
$44,500GENERAL SUPPORT
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$40,000GENERAL SUPPORT
STEP AHEAD THAILAND
$40,000GENERAL SUPPORT
IDENTITY MISSION
$40,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GLOBAL IMPACT MISSIONS
$37,300GENERAL SUPPORT
MOBILE HOPE
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YWAM ORGANIC
$32,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HAITI TEEN CHALLENGE
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SERVING PARAGUAY
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMISTAD WORLDWIDE
$25,400GENERAL SUPPORT
CROSS CULTURE COMMUNITY CHURCH
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ALL PEOPLES CHURCH
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LIVING HOPE CHURCH
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BUFFALO EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CALVARY CHURCH
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CEDAR HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FIRST HMONG BAPTIST CHURCH
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GOSPEL LIFE CHURCH
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SIM USA
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SACRED PORTION CHILDREN'S OUTREACH
$23,650GENERAL SUPPORT
HEART OF THE CITY
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROSEBUD HOUSE OF PRAYER
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FARM HAITI
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CMDA
$17,000GENERAL SUPPORT
INDO PARTNERS AGENCY
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CAFO
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BRITTANY'S HOPE
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TCMBA
$13,500GENERAL SUPPORT
TWIN CITIES HMONG BAPTIST CHURCH
$11,500GENERAL SUPPORT
NOBLE FILM HOUSE
$11,100GENERAL SUPPORT
YOUR SERVANT IN CHRIST MINISTRIES
$10,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ALL GOD'S CHILDREN
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WIDE HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SHOW HOPE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
VOICE OF THE MARTYRS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LIFE CHURCH
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MADISON ADOPTION ASSOCIATES
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT