Leaving Legacies Foundation
Historical FunderLakewood Ranch, Florida · EIN 82-4493925 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEBRA WHEELER |
|---|---|
| Address | 12608 ELGIN TER, LAKEWOOD RANCH FL 34202 |
| Phone | 8144428222 |
| DEBI@DEBIWHEELER.NET | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
25% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Operations Wounded Warriors | Myrtle Beach, SC | Unrestricted contr to public charity | $96,652 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted contr to public charity | $30,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted contr to public charity | $14,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted contr to public charity | $12,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,652 | 4 |
| 2024 | $350,251 | 8 |
| 2023 | $536,336 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349101020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4493925
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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