EIN 46-3986960

1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The specific purpose of this corporation is to create and distribute theological and apologetic resources, particularly those that based on and supporting conservative confessional lutheran doctrine.
Also known as...
New Reformation Publications; Aka 1517 the Legacy Project
Total revenues
$6,176,069
2022
Total expenses
$6,556,208
2022
Total assets
$705,513
2022
Num. employees
38
2022

Program areas at 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

Here we still stand: here we still stand is an annually held three-day conference with speaking presentations and events for the purpose of learning, fortifying and celebrating the gospel truths reclaimed in the Reformation and centering attendees' faith in christ, based in the scriptural truths rediscovered in the lutheran Reformation. Hwss is also meant to provide a community of people from all over the world who have been freed by the message of the gospel, wherein New friendships can be formed and old friendships strengthened. the conference also includes exhibitors who share common convictions. Attendees will find books, podcasts, mercy ministries, bible study and church helps, along with many other gospel-centered resources.
1517 podcasts: is the audio program network operated by 1517. 1517 produces and distributes nineteen podcasts across the world's most popular podcast listening platforms. the shows belonging to 1517 podcasts are downloaded over six million times a year. the podcast network exists to declare and defend the gospel of christ, crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. the topics of our podcasts cover a broad scope including dedicated platforms for discussing church history, systematic theology, philosophy, and biblical exegesis. the podcast network also works to promote the other resources at 1517 such as books, conferences, academies, and blogs.
New Reformation publications--the publishing arm of 1517--publishes books as approved by the editorial committee (stephen byrnes, adam francisco, and samantha ortiz) and develops the current back catalog acquired content. Nrp also seeks licensing opportunities to further develop content for 1517. Nrp works with the thinking fellowship to encourage publication by fellowship members, and continue to develop systems to improve the publishing process.
Publishing, hosting conferences, podcast network, radio shows, daily articles,providing speaking engagements, an online academy, curating author works, maintaining a web store which sells published words, audio/video resources and merchandise.

Grants made by 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Grace Lutheran Church$20,000
Higher ThingsGeneral Support$20,000

Who funds 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Operation Legacy FoundationEducation$3,175,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$28,300
WaterStoneGeneral Support$10,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

NameTitleCompensation
Scott L. KeithExecutive Director$166,200
David RufnerDirector of Development and Relations
Doug KlembaraCreative Director
Sam Leanza OrtizPublishing Manager
James LoweBoard Chair$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,056,605
Program services$51,498
Investment income and dividends$207
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$4,128
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$61,183
Miscellaneous revenues$2,448
Total revenues$6,176,069

Form 990s for 1517 the Legacy Project and 1517

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-19990View PDF
2021-122022-10-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122020-02-01990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,175,000 from Operation Legacy Foundation
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $4,500,000 from Operation Legacy Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Media and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianTax deductible donations
General information
Address
244 Avenida Victoria
San Clemente, CA 92672
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Orange County, CA
Website URL
1517.org/ 
Phone
(949) 496-1901
IRS details
EIN
46-3986960
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X80: Religious Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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