Lending Help For Students Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lending Help For Students Inc is a private foundation in Leavenworth, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $446,932 in 132 grants; the typical grant was $931 and the largest $47,591. 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$446,932
- Number of grants132
- Typical grant$931
- Largest grant$47,591
- Assets$3,299
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $497,866 the year before.
55% 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 | $619,815 | 150 | $67,567 |
| 2024 | $497,866 | 137 | $20,854 |
| 2025 | $446,932 | 132 | $3,299 |
How to apply
Lending Help For Students 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.
What Lending Help For Students Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 59 | $240,201 |
| Missouri | 44 | $141,973 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $36,705 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,166 |
| Iowa | 2 | $7,067 |
| Florida | 4 | $6,277 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $4,064 |
| Texas | 3 | $1,149 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,055 |
| Illinois | 1 | $239 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SLG Cheer Sport The Cheer Pitt KC | Program Support | $47,591 |
| KC Cheer | Program Support | $42,815 |
| Kansas State University | Program Support | $35,690 |
| Ed Financial Services | Program support | $23,851 |
| Pittsburg State University | Program Support | $22,957 |
| University of Central Missouri | Program Support | $17,687 |
| Missouri Valley College | Program Support | $17,569 |
| Missouri State University | Program Support | $16,950 |
| The Summit | Program Support | $12,379 |
| Priscilla and Danas School of Dance | Program Support | $10,410 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene | Program Support | $10,295 |
| Truman State University | Program Support | $9,883 |
| EF Tours | Program Support | $8,339 |
| World Strides | Program support | $7,166 |
| University of Kansas | Program Support | $7,028 |
| Homefield Building Champions | Program Support | $6,437 |
| Blue Springs School District | Program Support | $6,356 |
| Premier Dance and Performing Arts | Program Support | $6,082 |
| Flordia Citrus Sports | Program Support | $6,073 |
| Emporia State Universtiy | Program Support | $5,411 |
| Mohela | Program Support | $5,031 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Program Support | $4,817 |
| Tonganoxie School District | Program Support | $4,537 |
| Lindenwood University | Program Support | $4,485 |
| Lansing School District 469 | Program Support | $4,433 |
| Edward Jones | Program Support | $4,273 |
| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Program Support | $4,064 |
| Fort Osage School District | Program Support | $3,852 |
| Graceland University | Program Support | $3,578 |
| Iowa State University | Program Support | $3,489 |
| Johnson County Community College | Program Support | $3,399 |
| Rockhurst University | Program Support | $3,120 |
| Olathe School District | Program Support | $3,092 |
| St Charles Borromeo Academy | Program Support | $3,031 |
| Xtreme Cheer | program Support | $3,016 |
| Acend Athletics | Program support | $3,005 |
| Gamma Mu Missouri State University | Program Support | $2,870 |
| The Dance Gallery | Program Support | $2,640 |
| HC Baseball | Program Support | $2,530 |
| IEUSN Baseball | Program Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie L Ruttan
- Amber Bollin
- Monique Noah
- Dustin Rhoads
- Cheryl Price
Questions people ask
Does Lending Help For Students Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lending Help For Students Inc give?
$446,932 in tax year 2025, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $931.
Who runs Lending Help For Students Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie L Ruttan (President), Amber Bollin (treasurer), Monique Noah (Secretary) and Dustin Rhoads (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lending Help For Students Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.