Private foundation · EIN 37-6683454 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Legato Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $376K total, median $60K. 50% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$376K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in CO
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.7M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VATo support the mission of the foundation.$250K
Robbie's HopeWheat Ridge, COTo further charitable purpose.$100K
Mission Hills ChurchLittleton, COTo further charitable purpose.$21K
Evans Scholar FoundationGlenview, ILTo support the foundation$5,000

By state: Virginia 1 · Colorado 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Legato Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Elevation Management LLC, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Legato Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Legato Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $376K across 4 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Legato Foundation Tr give?

Virginia (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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