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EIN 54-1771178

The Legacy Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Lynchburg
State
Virginia
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Legacy Project collects, preserves, and stores historical artifacts, documents, and memorabilia relating to significant contributions of the African American Community in Lynchburg and its environs. Two 100 year old houses were rehabilitated into modern buildings and a museum where photos, artifacts, and documents are collected for rotating exhibitions and programs on all aspects of local African American history and culture. The number of visitors to the museum is significant.
Total revenues
$57,462
2023
20192020202120222023$0$40k$80k
Total expenses
$81,335
2023
20192020202120222023$0$40k$80k
Total assets
$637,959
2023
20192020202120222023$0$0.4m
Num. employees
1
2023
2019202020212022202300.51

Program areas at The Legacy Project

Rehabilitated two 100 year old houses into modern buildings and museum. Collected photos, artifacts, and documents for rotating exhibitions and programs on all aspects of local African American history and culture. The number of visitors to the museum in 2023 was 500.

Who funds The Legacy Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Lynchburg Community FoundationAnnual Donor-Designated Grant; Community and Exhibit Programming$21,857

Personnel at The Legacy Project

NameTitleCompensation
Joyce DixonDirector / President$0
Talea D TeasleyExecutive Director$16,540
Valeria ChambersPresident$0
David B NeumeyerRecording Secretary and Director$0
Phyllistine MosleyVice President and Director / Vice President / Director$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for The Legacy Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$33,537
Program services$85
Investment income and dividends$10,984
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$10,778
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,078
Total revenues$57,462

Form 990s for The Legacy Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-12-05990View PDF
2022-122023-12-15990View PDF
2021-122022-09-02990View PDF
2020-122021-07-07990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $21,857 from Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 13, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican AmericansHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 308
Lynchburg, VA 24505
County
Lynchburg city, VA
Website URL
legacymuseum.org/ 
Phone
(434) 845-3455
IRS details
EIN
54-1771178
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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