Lending Help For Students Inc
Invitation OnlyLeavenworth, Kansas · EIN 83-2650796 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$447K
Organizations funded132
Typical grant$890
Total assets$3,299
Half of its grants to organizations were between $140 and $3,031.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLG Cheer Sport The Cheer Pitt KC | Olathe, KS | Program Support | $47,591 |
| KC Cheer | Lenexa, KS | Program Support | $42,815 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Program Support | $35,690 |
| Ed Financial Services | Knoxville, TN | Program support | $23,851 |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | Program Support | $22,957 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | Program Support | $17,687 |
| Missouri Valley College | Marshall, MO | Program Support | $17,569 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | Program Support | $16,950 |
| The Summit | Memphis, TN | Program Support | $12,379 |
| Priscilla and Danas School of Dance | North Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $10,410 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene | Olathe, KS | Program Support | $10,295 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | Program Support | $9,883 |
| EF Tours | Independence, MO | Program Support | $8,339 |
| World Strides | West Valley City, UT | Program support | $7,166 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Program Support | $7,028 |
| Homefield Building Champions | Olathe, KS | Program Support | $6,437 |
| Blue Springs School District | Blue Springs, MO | Program Support | $6,356 |
| Premier Dance and Performing Arts | Bonner Springs, KS | Program Support | $6,082 |
| Flordia Citrus Sports | Orlando, FL | Program Support | $6,073 |
| Emporia State Universtiy | Emporia, KS | Program Support | $5,411 |
| Mohela | Chesterfield, MO | Program Support | $5,031 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | Program Support | $4,817 |
| Tonganoxie School District | Tonganoxie, KS | Program Support | $4,537 |
| Lindenwood University | St Charles, MO | Program Support | $4,485 |
| Lansing School District 469 | Lansing, KS | Program Support | $4,433 |
| Edward Jones | Lansing, KS | Program Support | $4,273 |
| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Program Support | $4,064 |
| Fort Osage School District | Independence, MO | Program Support | $3,852 |
| Graceland University | Lamoni, IA | Program Support | $3,578 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Program Support | $3,489 |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS | Program Support | $3,399 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $3,120 |
| Olathe School District | Olathe, KS | Program Support | $3,092 |
| St Charles Borromeo Academy | Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $3,031 |
| Xtreme Cheer | Oak Grove, MO | program Support | $3,016 |
| Acend Athletics | Edwardsville, KS | Program support | $3,005 |
| Gamma Mu Missouri State University | SpringField, MO | Program Support | $2,870 |
| The Dance Gallery | Lawerence, KS | Program Support | $2,640 |
| HC Baseball | Overland Park, KS | Program Support | $2,530 |
| IEUSN Baseball | Lees Summit, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Avila University | Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $2,330 |
| MacNSeitz | Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $2,043 |
| Twister Sports | Warrensburg, MO | Program Support | $1,881 |
| Metropolitan Community College | Kansas City, KS | Program Support | $1,849 |
| Tsunami Swim Team | Pleasant Valley, MO | Program Support | $1,807 |
| Pinnacle Dance and Gymnastics | Shawnee, KS | Program Support | $1,790 |
| Prime Baseball | Overland Park, KS | Program Support | $1,670 |
| Claudias Legacy Dance Company | Independence, MO | Program Support | $1,670 |
| YMCA of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Program Support | $1,642 |
| Excelsior Springs School District | Excelsior Springs, MO | Program Support | $1,335 |
| Leavenworth School District | Leavenworth, KS | Program Support | $1,333 |
| Natural Baseball Academy | Olathe, KS | Program Support | $1,281 |
| Adidas Athelitics | Kansas City, KS | General purpose | $1,188 |
| Missouri Phenom | Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $1,170 |
| Jack and Jill Pre School | Leavenworth, KS | Program Support | $1,118 |
| Premier Baseball | Overland Park, KS | Program Support | $1,117 |
| Lansing Educational Foundation | Lansing, KS | Program Support | $1,100 |
| Missouri USA Wrestling | St Diamond, MO | Program Support | $1,099 |
| AidVantage | Portland, OR | Program Support | $1,055 |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | Program Support | $1,044 |
Showing the 60 largest of 132 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $446,932 | 132 |
| 2024 | $497,866 | 137 |
| 2023 | $619,815 | 150 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640619349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2650796
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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