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Larouche Legacy Foundation

The charitable and educational mission of the larouche legacy foundation is to deepen understanding of, and to educate the american public, policymakers and the media, about the scientific …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Larouche Legacy Foundation

In 2023, the larouche legacy foundation advanced significantly in its archival work, in particular activities related to locating and preserving the works of lyndon larouche. Over 23,000 pages from more than 2,000 issues of old newspapers from the 1970s and 1980s containing an estimated 2,600 items by larouche were professionally digitized in 2023, and the time-consuming process of cataloguing and extracting them for subsequent posting on the llf website was begun by llf staff. Although no additional videos and audios were digitized in 2023, cataloguing and processing of the more than 1,000 video tapes that were digitized in 2022 were carried out over the course of 2023. All of mr. Larouche's articles published in campaigner magazine were also digitized and …

Founded
Headquarters
Leesburg, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S05
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

The charitable and educational mission of the larouche legacy foundation is to deepen understanding of, and to educate the american public, policymakers and the media, about the scientific and literary work of the american physical economist, lyndon larouche, jr., and to help achieve international familiarity with his work and further his scientific advances in the fields of the physical economy, physical science, historiography and the role of classical culture in nurturing and enhancing human creativity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S05
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.78
Program expenses$0.78 ($86,714)
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Larouche Legacy Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Leesburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 843645070. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $136K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Larouche Legacy Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Larouche Legacy Foundation is located in Leesburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Larouche Legacy Foundation has $136K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Larouche Legacy Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $136K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Larouche Legacy Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Larouche Legacy Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 78% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Larouche Legacy Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

In 2023, the larouche legacy foundation advanced significantly in its archival work, in particular activities related to locating and preserving the works of lyndon larouche. Over 23,000 pages from more than 2,000 issues of old newspapers from the 1970s and 1980s containing an estimated 2,600 items by larouche were professionally digitized in 2023, and the time-consuming process of cataloguing and extracting them for subsequent posting on the llf website was begun by llf staff. Although no additional videos and audios were digitized in 2023, cataloguing and processing of the more than 1,000 video tapes that were digitized in 2022 were carried out over the course of 2023. All of mr... Larouche Legacy Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Larouche Legacy Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $136K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Larouche Legacy Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Larouche Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843645070, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

ME
Megan Dobrodt
Secretary-Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Gretchen S••••
PRESIDENT
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Helga Z••••••••••••
Director
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Megan D••••••
SECRETARY-TREASURER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Larouche Legacy Foundation This page 73 $135,518 78%
Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina 93 $569,341 89%
Campus District Inc 93 $633,659 95%
2c8 Corporation 93 $396,855 93%
Dimond Improvement Association 93 $169,663 92%
Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County Inc 93 $807,501 91%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Larouche Legacy Foundation

What is Larouche Legacy Foundation?
Larouche Legacy Foundation is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Leesburg, United States. In 2023, the larouche legacy foundation advanced significantly in its archival work, in particular activities related to locating and preserving the works of lyndon larouche. Over 23,000 pages from more than 2,000 issues of old newspapers from the 1970s and 1980s containing an estimated 2,600 items by larouche were professionally digitized in 2023, and the time-consuming process of cataloguing and extracting them for subsequent posting on the llf website was begun by llf staff. Although no additional videos and audios were digitized in 2023, cataloguing and processing of the more than 1,000 video tapes that were digitized in 2022 were carried out over the course of 2023. All of mr. Larouche's articles published in campaigner magazine were also digitized and catalogued in 2023, and the digitization of his articles in fidelio magazine was begun. In addition to these preservation activities, an additional 300 or so articles and a half-dozen videos were added to the larouche library website, where they are available to the public for free. The llf did not carry out any conferences or events in 2023. Plans were discussed by the board of directors to resume this line of work in the near future. Over the course of 2023, llf prepared for the printer vol. II of the collected works of lyndon larouche (focused on his writings on classical culture), although the actual printing of the 500-run, 628-page collector's edition was unavoidably delayed into early 2024. Planning was initiated on vol. IiI of the collected works of lyndon larouche, which will focus on his scientific writings.
When was Larouche Legacy Foundation founded?
Larouche Legacy Foundation was founded in 2020.
Who leads Larouche Legacy Foundation?
Megan Dobrodt serves as Secretary-Treasurer.
Where is Larouche Legacy Foundation located?
Headquartered in Leesburg, United States.
What is Larouche Legacy Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Larouche Legacy Foundation trustworthy?
Larouche Legacy Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Larouche Legacy Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 843645070.
What is Larouche Legacy Foundation's website?
http://www.larouchelegacyfoundation.org