EIN 46-3986960

1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The specific purpose of this corporation is to create and distribute theological and apologetic resources, particularly those that are based on and supporting conservative confessional lutheran doctrine.
Also known as...
New Reformation Publications; Aka 1517 the Legacy Project
Total revenues
$7,620,319
2023
20192020202120222023$3m$5m$7m
Total expenses
$7,482,620
2023
20192020202120222023$3m$5m$7m
Total assets
$523,411
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Num. employees
34
2023
2019202020212022202302040

Program areas at 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

Here we still stand: here we still stand is an annually held three-day conference with speaking presentations and events for the purpose of learning, fortifying and celebrating the gospel truths reclaimed in the Reformation and centering attendees' faith in christ, based in the scriptural truths rediscovered in the lutheran Reformation. Hwss is also meant to provide a community of people from all over the world who have been freed by the message of the gospel, wherein New friendships can be formed and old friendships strengthened. the conference also includes exhibitors who share common convictions. Attendees will find books, podcasts, mercy ministries, bible study and church helps, along with many other gospel-centered resources.
1517 podcasts: is the audio program network operated by 1517. 1517 produces and distributes nineteen podcasts across the world's most popular podcast listening platforms. the shows belonging to 1517 podcasts are downloaded over six million times a year. the podcast network exists to declare and defend the gospel of christ, crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. the topics of our podcasts cover a broad scope including dedicated platforms for discussing church history, systematic theology, philosophy, and biblical exegesis. the podcast network also works to promote the other resources at 1517 such as books, conferences, academies, and blogs.
1517 publishing--the publishing arm of 1517--publishes books as approved by the editorial committee comprised of 7 individuals and develops the current back-catalog of acquired content. Nrp also seeks licensing opportunities to further develop content for 1517.
Publishing, hosting conferences, podcast network, radio shows, daily articles,providing speaking engagements, an online academy, curating author works, maintaining a web store which sells published works, audio/video resources and merchandise.

Grants made by 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Bethany Lutheran Church / Bethany Lutheran School & PSGeneral Support$20,056
Higher ThingsGeneral Support$20,000
Grace Lutheran ChurchGeneral Support$20,000

Who funds 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Operation Legacy FoundationEducation$500,000
Seaview Lutheran Plaza$100,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$51,300
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

NameTitleCompensation
Scott L KeithExecutive Director$165,800
David RufnerDirector of Development and Relations
Doug KlembaraCreative Director
Sam Leanza OrtizPublishing Manager
James LoweBoard Chair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,364,974
Program services$60,361
Investment income and dividends$74
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,807
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$192,074
Miscellaneous revenues$1,029
Total revenues$7,620,319

Form 990s for 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-15990View PDF
2022-122023-06-19990View PDF
2021-122022-10-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,175,000 from Operation Legacy Foundation
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Media and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
244 Avenida Victoria
San Clemente, CA 92672
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Orange County, CA
Website URL
1517.org/ 
Phone
(949) 496-1901
IRS details
EIN
46-3986960
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X80: Religious Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt - Religious
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0176658
FTB Entity ID
3414124
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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