The Kansas State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 83-2650796

Lending Help For Students Inc

A private foundation in Leavenworth, KS. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 132 grants and $446,932 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $446,932

    Grants listed
    132
    Assets, end of year
    $3,299
  • Tax year 2024

    $497,866

    Grants listed
    137
    Assets, end of year
    $20,854
  • Tax year 2023

    $619,815

    Grants listed
    150
    Assets, end of year
    $67,567
  • Tax year 2022

    $808,474

    Grants listed
    174
    Assets, end of year
    $82,488
  • Tax year 2021

    $417,363

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $417,735
  • Tax year 2020

    $21,974

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $22,346
  • Tax year 2019

    $12,496

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $372

Grants paid in 2025

132 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. SLG Cheer Sport The Cheer Pitt KCOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $47,591
  2. KC CheerLenexa, KS

    Program Support

    $42,815
  3. Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS

    Program Support

    $35,690
  4. Ed Financial ServicesKnoxville, TN

    Program support

    $23,851
  5. Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS

    Program Support

    $22,957
  6. University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO

    Program Support

    $17,687
  7. Missouri Valley CollegeMarshall, MO

    Program Support

    $17,569
  8. Missouri State UniversitySpringfield, MO

    Program Support

    $16,950
  9. The SummitMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $12,379
  10. Priscilla and Danas School of DanceNorth Kansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $10,410
  11. MidAmerica NazareneOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $10,295
  12. Truman State UniversityKirksville, MO

    Program Support

    $9,883
  13. EF ToursIndependence, MO

    Program Support

    $8,339
  14. World StridesWest Valley City, UT

    Program support

    $7,166
  15. University of KansasLawrence, KS

    Program Support

    $7,028
  16. Homefield Building ChampionsOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $6,437
  17. Blue Springs School DistrictBlue Springs, MO

    Program Support

    $6,356
  18. Premier Dance and Performing ArtsBonner Springs, KS

    Program Support

    $6,082
  19. Flordia Citrus SportsOrlando, FL

    Program Support

    $6,073
  20. Emporia State UniverstiyEmporia, KS

    Program Support

    $5,411
  21. MohelaChesterfield, MO

    Program Support

    $5,031
  22. Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO

    Program Support

    $4,817
  23. Tonganoxie School DistrictTonganoxie, KS

    Program Support

    $4,537
  24. Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO

    Program Support

    $4,485
  25. Lansing School District 469Lansing, KS

    Program Support

    $4,433
  26. Edward JonesLansing, KS

    Program Support

    $4,273
  27. University of Nebraska LincolnLincoln, NE

    Program Support

    $4,064
  28. Fort Osage School DistrictIndependence, MO

    Program Support

    $3,852
  29. Graceland UniversityLamoni, IA

    Program Support

    $3,578
  30. Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA

    Program Support

    $3,489
  31. Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $3,399
  32. Rockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $3,120
  33. Olathe School DistrictOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $3,092
  34. St Charles Borromeo AcademyKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $3,031
  35. Xtreme CheerOak Grove, MO

    program Support

    $3,016
  36. Acend AthleticsEdwardsville, KS

    Program support

    $3,005
  37. Gamma Mu Missouri State UniversitySpringField, MO

    Program Support

    $2,870
  38. The Dance GalleryLawerence, KS

    Program Support

    $2,640
  39. HC BaseballOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $2,530
  40. IEUSN BaseballLees Summit, MO

    Program Support

    $2,500
  41. Avila UniversityKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $2,330
  42. MacNSeitzKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $2,043
  43. Twister SportsWarrensburg, MO

    Program Support

    $1,881
  44. Metropolitan Community CollegeKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $1,849
  45. Tsunami Swim TeamPleasant Valley, MO

    Program Support

    $1,807
  46. Pinnacle Dance and GymnasticsShawnee, KS

    Program Support

    $1,790
  47. Prime BaseballOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $1,670
  48. Claudias Legacy Dance CompanyIndependence, MO

    Program Support

    $1,670
  49. YMCA of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $1,642
  50. Excelsior Springs School DistrictExcelsior Springs, MO

    Program Support

    $1,335
  51. Leavenworth School DistrictLeavenworth, KS

    Program Support

    $1,333
  52. Natural Baseball AcademyOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $1,281
  53. Adidas AtheliticsKansas City, KS

    General purpose

    $1,188
  54. Missouri PhenomKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $1,170
  55. Jack and Jill Pre SchoolLeavenworth, KS

    Program Support

    $1,118
  56. Premier BaseballOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $1,117
  57. Lansing Educational FoundationLansing, KS

    Program Support

    $1,100
  58. Missouri USA WrestlingDiamond, MO

    Program Support

    $1,099
  59. AidVantagePortland, OR

    Program Support

    $1,055
  60. University of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KS

    Program Support

    $1,044
  61. UmkcKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $1,028
  62. Meyer MusicOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $1,020
  63. All About Kids LearningHolden, MO

    Program Support

    $1,005
  64. Leavenworth County Fair Youth LivesTonganoxie, KS

    Program Support

    $1,000
  65. PBR BaseballParkville, MO

    Program Support

    $989
  66. Kansas College School of NursingShawnee, KS

    program Support

    $972
  67. Heartland CampParkville, MO

    Program Support

    $890
  68. Athletics KCKansas City, MO

    Program support

    $883
  69. Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS

    Program Support

    $810
  70. Community of ChristLeavenworth, KS

    Program Support

    $800
  71. Dream Camps USAGreat Bend, KS

    Program Support

    $774
  72. Rebel AthleticCarrolton, TX

    Program Support

    $730
  73. Baker UniversityBaldwin City, KS

    Program Support

    $708
  74. Lees Summit NorthLees Summit, MO

    Program Support

    $688
  75. Gehrig Dieter Football CampKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $675
  76. Basehor School DistrictBasehor, KS

    Program Support

    $648
  77. Independence Community IceIndependence, MO

    Program Support

    $616
  78. Donnelly CollegeKansas City, KS

    Program support

    $600
  79. KS High AdventureOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $592
  80. Friends UniversityWichita, KS

    Program Support

    $533
  81. Leavenworth County ExtensionLeavenworth, KS

    Program Support

    $482
  82. US All Star FederationGermantown, TN

    Program Support

    $475
  83. Kansas City Youth Percussion EsembleOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $450
  84. PSP3Overland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $447
  85. Palen Music CenterOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $446
  86. Team Central Wrestling ClubGladstone, MO

    Program Support

    $439
  87. BSN Team SportsFarmers Branch, TX

    Program Support

    $401
  88. Tipton Memorial TrustTipton, KS

    Program Support

    $371
  89. Prairie Trail Middle SchoolOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $337
  90. Prodigy BaseballParkville, MO

    Program Support

    $332
  91. Northeast Kansas Beekeeper AssociationOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $263
  92. Bar Down SportsSt Louis, MO

    Program Support

    $261
  93. City of Olathe Parks and RecOlathe, KS

    program support

    $240
  94. Exact SportsChicago, IL

    Program Support

    $239
  95. Evan MaslakOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $229
  96. DeGage GalleryOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $220
  97. Missouri 4HColumbia, MO

    Program Support

    $206
  98. Allen County Community CollegeIola, KS

    Program Support

    $195
  99. The Knight SchoolVestavia Hills, AL

    Program Support

    $156
  100. Triple Threat KCLenexa, KS

    Program Support

    $140
  101. USA SwimmingColorado Springs, CO

    Program Support

    $132
  102. May Madness Kaysinger Horse ShowSedalia, MO

    Program Support

    $128
  103. Student Clearing HouseHerndon, VA

    Program Support

    $126
  104. Staley High SchoolKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $125
  105. Ashworth CollegeNorcross, GA

    Program support

    $125
  106. Girl Scouts of AmericaNew York, NY

    Program Support

    $120
  107. Rolland StudiosRaytown, MO

    Program Support

    $119
  108. JostensTopeka, KS

    Program Support

    $111
  109. CPR of Kansas CityOverland Park, KS

    Program Support

    $109
  110. Rampage AthleticsBlue Springs, MO

    Program Support

    $108
  111. Varsity YearbooksEdwardsville, KS

    Program Support

    $101
  112. Kansas Honey Producers AssociationGalva, KS

    Program Support

    $100
  113. National Society of Leadership and SuccessMiami, FL

    Program Support

    $100
  114. NCAA Eligibility CenterIndianapolis, IN

    Program Support

    $100
  115. Line Creek Figure Skating ClubKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $82
  116. Missouri State Beekeepers AssociationIndependence, MO

    Program Support

    $75
  117. University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    Program Support

    $74
  118. Pride BaseballMountain Top, PA

    Program SUpport

    $60
  119. University of MissouriColumbia, MO

    Program Support

    $55
  120. Vaca Valley Figure Skating ClubVacaville, CA

    Program SUpport

    $51
  121. Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK

    Program Support

    $50
  122. My Life TouchLenxa, KS

    Program Support

    $46
  123. College Board APNew York, NY

    program support

    $45
  124. Kansas Ink and ThreadLansing, KS

    Program Support

    $44
  125. Kalena Pana CheerOlathe, KS

    Program Support

    $36
  126. US Figure SkatingColorado Springs, CO

    Program Support

    $31
  127. ParchmentScottsdale, AZ

    Program Support

    $30
  128. University of FloridaGainsville, FL

    Program Support

    $30
  129. ByrdsKansas City, KS

    Program support

    $30
  130. Ice Sports IndustryDallas, TX

    Program Support

    $18
  131. Learn to SkateKansas City, MO

    Program Support

    $18
  132. George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA

    Program support

    $10

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education16 grants $63,55195% of the total
  2. Human services1 grant $1,6422% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation4 grants $1,4212% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Kansas59 grants $240,201
  2. Missouri44 grants $141,973
  3. Tennessee3 grants $36,705
  4. Utah1 grant $7,166
  5. Iowa2 grants $7,067
  6. Florida4 grants $6,277
  7. Nebraska1 grant $4,064
  8. Texas3 grants $1,149
  9. Oregon1 grant $1,055
  10. Illinois1 grant $239

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Julie L RuttanPresident Hours 25Pay $0
  • Amber Bollintreasurer Hours 25Pay $0
  • Monique NoahSecretary Hours 2Pay $0
  • Dustin RhoadsDirector Hours 2Pay $0
  • Cheryl PriceDirector Hours 2Pay $0

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