Funder directory Arizona GK LEGACY FOUNDATION

Private foundation · PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 834707597

GK LEGACY FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$2,000–$5,000

median $4,900

Giving (latest FY)

$124,750

30 grants · FY2025

Assets

$182,836

gives in AZ

Philanthropy · 100%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE AN ARIZONA DRIVER'S LICENSE, WRITTEN ESSAY, LETTER OF RECOMENDATION, MOST RECENT TAX RETURN, JOB HISTORY, COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS (IF AVAILABLE), AND A COPY OF FAFSA DETERMINATION LETTER.

Deadlines: SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CYCLES ARE IN FEBRUARY AND SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR.

Restrictions: MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN AND ARIZONA RESIDENT AGED 25 OR OLDER WITH PROOF OF FINANCIAL NEED AND SCHOOL ENROLLMENT. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED WITH NO PRIOR BACHELOR'S DEGREE.

Contact: MS PEGGY E BAZE · 5134 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE STE 200, PHOENIX, AZ, 85012

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
MICHAEL VERMILLION · Phoenix, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $9,050
AMBIO ABDI · Avondale, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $5,000
MELISSA DEAN · Paradise Valley, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $5,000
ALEXIS BERRY · Tempe, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $5,000
ARNESHA BULLOCK · Phoenix, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $5,000
BRITTANY COLLINS · San Tan Valley, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $5,000
CHINELO EZENWAKA · Gilbert, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $5,000
WHITNEY OBIKA · Glendale, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $5,000
YAZAN AL ALFI · Mesa, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $4,500
YOLANDA FRANCO · Tucson, AZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT $2,500

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.