Gk Legacy Foundation
Historical FunderPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 83-4707597 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MS PEGGY E BAZE |
|---|---|
| Address | 5134 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE STE 200, PHOENIX AZ 85012 |
| INFORMATION@GKLEGACYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Fantasia Dollarhide | Litchfield Park, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Jessica Shaffer | Gilbert, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Krystan Koch | Glendale, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Mirzada Selmic | Glendale, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Moira Middleton | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Sarah Westerhaus | Glendale, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Valendria Malone | Flagstaff, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Whitney Obika | Glendale, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $5,000 |
| Chloe Reyes | Gilbert, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $4,800 |
| Yazan Al Alfi | Mesa, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $4,500 |
| Desiree Blackburn | Tempe, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $4,000 |
| Kathleen Nunez | Glendale, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $4,000 |
| Samantha Mach | Peoria, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $4,000 |
| Erica Martinez | Mesa, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $3,700 |
| Destiny Scheid | Chandler, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $3,200 |
| Nickcole Kemp | Mesa, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $3,000 |
| Alina Rotari | Surprise, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $2,500 |
| Sonia Haynes Winfield | Buckeye, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $2,500 |
| Yolanda Franco | Tucson, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $2,500 |
| Donyelle Weary | Maricopa, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $2,000 |
| Jamie Williams | Sierra Vista, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $2,000 |
| Ronica Holsinger | Queen Creek, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $2,000 |
| Carmela Ranno | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,750 | 30 |
| 2024 | $130,350 | 28 |
| 2023 | $130,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611049349100326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-4707597
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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