Lusk Foundation
Accepts applications
Lusk Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,876 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$29,876
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$682,334
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,091 the year before.
47% 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 | $26,313 | 16 | $562,465 |
| 2024 | $26,091 | 11 | $627,697 |
| 2025 | $29,876 | 16 | $682,334 |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy L Lusk 4601 E Douglas Ste 111, Wichita, KS 67218 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 267-2858 |
| What to submit | Any form acceptable |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
What Lusk Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 16 | $29,876 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastminister Presbyterian Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Wichita Public Library Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Flowers on Douglas | Wichita beautification | $2,438 |
| Blue Sky Ranch | Mentoring program for boys | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Andover Schools | School/classroom support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Andover Public Library | Support of public librariespublic library programs | $2,000 |
| KPTS Public Television | Public radio programming | $2,000 |
| Kmuw | Public radio programming | $2,000 |
| The Treehouse | Support for mothers and babies | $2,000 |
| Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | $1,938 | |
| Ronald McDonald House | General support | $1,500 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | General support | $1,500 |
| East Heights United Methodist Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Wichita's Littlest Heros | General support | $1,000 |
| Wichita Children's Theater & Dance Center | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy L Lusk
- Janet Murfin
Questions people ask
Does Lusk Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Lusk Foundation give?
$29,876 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lusk Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy L Lusk (President) and Janet Murfin (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Lusk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.