Help Ahead Inc
Preselected recipients only
Help Ahead Inc is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,548 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $850 and the largest $2,073. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,548
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$850
- Largest grant$2,073
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,300 | 4 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 1 | $79,220 |
| 2025 | $4,548 | 5 | $0 |
How to apply
Help Ahead Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 3 | $3,547 |
| Kansas | 2 | $1,001 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Clubs of KC | To their general fund | $2,073 |
| Family Life Centers of Kansas | Grant was for General Funds | $940 |
| Mocsa | General Fund | $850 |
| REKC Foundation | For their general fund | $624 |
| Church of the Resurrection | Purchased food for the Hunger Ministry | $61 |
Officers and trustees
- Lennis Stabenow
- Douglas Stabenow
- Lennox Taulbee
Questions people ask
Does Help Ahead Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Help Ahead Inc give?
$4,548 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $850.
Who runs Help Ahead Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lennis Stabenow (President), Douglas Stabenow (Treasurer) and Lennox Taulbee (Secretary).